ELMCheck vs BoxLog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
BoxLog
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Never wonder again which box has what. BoxLog turns your packed boxes into a searchable inventory: take a photo, say what's inside or type it, and find any item in seconds. ADD BOXES YOUR WAY • AI scan — photograph an open box and AI lists every item it sees • Voice — just say "a drill, two hammers and a box of screws" • Manual — type items whenever you want, as many boxes as you like FIND ANYTHING • Search across all your boxes instantly • Each box has a number, name, category, colour and photo YOUR STORAGE ROOM IN 3D • Recreate your room: size, door, shelves and stacks on the floor • Drag boxes onto shelves, stack them, swap them, move whole stacks • Tap the location pin in any box to fly straight to where it is • Approximate weight per box and per shelf, with a warning if a shelf is overloaded MORE • Take items out temporarily and see what's still outside • 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Korean and Chinese • Optional iCloud sync across your devices • No ads, no tracking FREE AND PRO Free: unlimited boxes typed by hand and unlimited search, 3 voice uses, 2 AI scans and your first shelf and box in 3D. BoxLog Pro is a one-time purchase (no subscription): unlimited voice, 100 AI scans a year and the full 3D room. Photos are only sent to an AI service to recognise items after you give permission, and you can turn it off at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoxLog at none against ELMCheck's 1. ELMCheck's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. ELMCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BoxLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ELMCheck | BoxLog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fearless design, LLC | Eugenio Keller Puente |
In-app purchases
ELMCheck
- Comprehensive testing$2.99
BoxLog
No in-app purchases









