OBD2 Scanner vs SmartScanPro Bimmer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time engine data monitoring
- Read and clear trouble codes
- Performance tracking
- Customizable dashboards
- Repair manual database
- Compatibility with OBD2 ELM327 adapters
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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/
SmartScanPro Bimmer
Access real-time vehicle data and perform full system scans to detect and diagnose fault codes. Get detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly for your car's electronic control units.
- Real-time live data stream
- Full system scan
- Factory fault code database
- Detailed code descriptions
- Recommended fixes
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SmartScanPro — Professional diagnostics and real-time live data stream for your vehicle.The app connects to your car via OBD2 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapters and grants you instant access to vital factory parameters in real time (Live Stream: RPM, Fuel Rail Pressure, Throttle Position, Turbo Boost Pressure, Engine and Oil Temperature).Utilizing the Full System Scan feature, the app checks every electronic control unit (DME, EGS, ACSM, DSC, TRSVC, FZD) to detect hidden active fault codes. Thanks to a local database of over 9,900 factory codes, you will receive detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly on your screen.Subscription Information: • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period ($1.99/mo). • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://apple.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Privacy Policy: https://apple.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SmartScanPro Bimmer at none against OBD2 Scanner's shown. SmartScanPro Bimmer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). OBD2 Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OBD2 Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and SmartScanPro Bimmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SmartScanPro Bimmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.
OBD2 Scanner ships an update monthly, SmartScanPro Bimmer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBD2 Scanner | SmartScanPro Bimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phong Pham | Giorgi Gogia |
Customer experience
OBD2 Scanner
SmartScanPro Bimmer
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
SmartScanPro Bimmer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OBD2 Scanner
- 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
- Lifetime Premium$69.99
SmartScanPro Bimmer
- Premium Pack$1.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
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