Comparison

ELMCheck vs Wtech ( smart home)

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

Head to head
About

ELMCheck

Verify the authenticity and functionality of your OBD-II scanner. This app runs comprehensive tests on ELM327 commands to report supported features, ensuring safe and reliable use with your vehicle.

Highlights
  • Authenticity testing for OBD-II scanners
  • Comprehensive ELM327 command test suite
  • Reports actual supported features
  • Ensures safe scanner usage
  • Basic tests are free
  • Unlock full suite with in-app purchase
Features
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Check the authenticity of your OBD-II scanner with ELMCheck. Most OBD-II scanners on the market use some variation of ELM327, but did you know that many scanners use clones of the original ELM327? It can be hard to tell, because these clones will work well enough for basic use but fail in unexpected scenarios. This is where ELMCheck comes in. ELMCheck offers a comprehensive set of test cases that cover the entire documented set of ELM327 commands. Regardless of which version your scanner says it is, ELMCheck can provide a comprehensive report of the features that are actually supported. Get the confidence you need to use your OBD-II scanner on your vehicle safely. ELMCheck is free to run basic tests. An in-app purchase will unlock the full test suite.

About

Wtech ( smart home)

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Wtech is an integrated management app of smart home device. It can easily complete the interaction between smart devices with mobile phones and intelligent devices through mobile phone app, and can share with the family. We insist on providing users with comfortable and smart home using experience from the user perspective, enjoying the convenience of intelligent life, and letting your life understand you better.

Screenshots

ELMCheck4 screens
Wtech ( smart home)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wtech ( smart home) at none against ELMCheck's 1. Wtech ( smart home) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18). ELMCheck's advantage is device support. On price 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. ELMCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Wtech ( smart home) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ELMCheck versus Wtech ( smart home): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELMCheckWtech ( smart home)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS1812.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB134 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFearless design, LLCBOTECH ELEKTRONIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ELMCheck

One-time1
  • Comprehensive testing$2.99
None

Wtech ( smart home)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ELMCheck free?
ELMCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wtech ( smart home) free?
Wtech ( smart home) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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