Comparison

OBD2 Scanner vs Max Drone

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Monitor real-time engine data, read and clear trouble codes, and track your vehicle's performance. Customize your dashboard and access repair manuals to understand and fix issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time engine data monitoring
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • Performance tracking
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Repair manual database
  • Compatibility with OBD2 ELM327 adapters
Features
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Turn your phone into a car scanner : Diagnose & monitor with OBD2 Torque - Car Scanner ELM 327 ! Unlock your car's full potential: - OBD2 Diagnostics: Read & clear trouble codes, view real-time engine & sensor data. - Car Maintenance: Track service history, oil changes, and maintenance schedules. - Smart Driving Tools: HUD mode on windshield, Parking Finder, and Quick Navigation. - Performance Tracking: Monitor fuel efficiency, acceleration, and live gauges. - Custom Dashboards: Build personalized views with the info you need most. - Universal Compatibility: Supports standard OBD2 ELM327 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi scanners. Using tips: - The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plug into the diagnostics socket in the car and give your phone access to car diagnostics. - If you buy one of the cheap OBD2 ELM327 adapters , then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. These adapters are supported, but they have lots of bugs. - Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something that is not provided by your car. Notice - This app are free-to-install, but has some premium features that need purchase/subscribe to use. Non-subscribed users can use each Premium feature for a limited number of times per day. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the period. - Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you subscribe. Term of use: https://appforlife.moniqtap.com/index.php/term-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://appforlife.moniqtap.com/index.php/privacy-policy/

About

Max Drone

Control your quadcopter for aerial photography and videography. Offers various flight modes like waypoint navigation, orbit, and follow-me. Customize flight parameters with virtual electronic fencing.

Highlights
  • Flight control with virtual joystick
  • Waypoint, orbit, and follow-me modes
  • Photo and video recording
  • Virtual electronic fence setup
  • Parameter settings
Features
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Max Drone 是一款面向大众消费者的四旋翼飞行器应用软件。 APP 功能: •飞行拍摄:支持拍照、视频录制 •飞行控制:支持虚拟摇杆、航点、环绕、跟随、冲天、渐远 •参数设置:虚拟电子围栏设置

Screenshots

OBD2 Scanner4 screens
Max Drone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Scanner at 4.6 against Max Drone's 4.0. OBD2 Scanner also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). Max Drone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. OBD2 Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Max Drone asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Scanner has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OBD2 Scanner versus Max Drone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 ScannerMax Drone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews22.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB65 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPhong PhamLe Wei Technology(HK) Limited

Customer experience

OBD2 Scanner

All ratings974 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive22.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative74.6%

Max Drone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OBD2 Scanner

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Bluetooth connection drops and requires reboot
  • App fails to connect to OBD2 devices
  • Sensors display N/A values in paid version
  • Cannot select vehicle profile
  • App crashes or becomes unresponsive
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  • Fault code reading not functioning
  • Unauthorized subscription charges after trial
  • Device not recognized by application

Requested features

6 requests
  • Oil temperature and transmission data
  • Wheel sensor information
  • Pending DTC display
  • Permanent check engine light clearing
  • Module-specific scanning selection
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  • Better privacy controls and data protection

Max Drone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OBD2 Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Premium weeky freetrial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
None

Max Drone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD2 Scanner free?
OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Max Drone free?
Max Drone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Scanner or Max Drone?
OBD2 Scanner is rated higher. OBD2 Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Max Drone averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBD2 Scanner or Max Drone have ads?
OBD2 Scanner shows ads; Max Drone does not.

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