Comparison

Troodon OBD vs ECUconnect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Troodon OBD

Features

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Unlock the full potential of your vehicle with Troodon OBD. Features include*: • ECU identification • Reading and clearing DTCs from ECU memory • Vehicle parameters monitoring • Visual data representation (graph mode) • Data logging for any number of parameters • Actuator testing procedures • Additional features • ECU configuration/adaptation • Sensor calibration • DPF regeneration • Component replacement functions and configurations • Service and oil change interval reset • Various other procedures specific for each vehicle This app is compatible with following devices: • Troodon OBD Basic • Troodon OBD Pro Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a seasoned mechanic, Troodon OBD simplifies complex tasks, making advanced diagnostics easy and accessible. * Feature compatibility depends on the specific vehicle and the range of software installed on your diagnostic device.

About

ECUconnect

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With ECUconnect, you can manage the firmware of your TPE ECUconnect OBD2 adapter and carry out various maintenance duties.

Screenshots

Troodon OBD3 screens

ECUconnect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Troodon OBD at every 3 weeks against ECUconnect's every 5 months. Troodon OBD also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Troodon OBD ships an update every 3 weeks, ECUconnect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and December 8, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Troodon OBD versus ECUconnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Troodon OBD	ECUconnect
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 5 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	18.2
Further details — not scored
Size	27 MB	13 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	DevCom spol. s r.o.	TPE Europe GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Troodon OBD

No in-app purchases

None

ECUconnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Troodon OBD free?

Troodon OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is ECUconnect free?

ECUconnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Troodon OBD or ECUconnect have ads?

Neither Troodon OBD nor ECUconnect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Troodon OBD or ECUconnect?

Troodon OBD ships an update every 3 weeks, and ECUconnect every 5 months. Most recently, Troodon OBD was updated on September 13, 2026 and ECUconnect on December 8, 2025.