Comparison

ELMCheck vs ChatMC

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

ChatMC

Features
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Join Minecraft: Java Edition server chat from your phone. Keep the conversation going without launching the game. Features • Save multiple servers and check server status and player count • Manage multiple Microsoft accounts and offline profiles • Automatic version detection from Minecraft: Java Edition 1.5.2 through 26.3 • Real-time server chat and commands • Save chat history on your device, search by date, and export it as a text file • View online players • Save frequently used messages and commands as Quick Inputs • Complete server commands and player names automatically • View health, hunger and inventory, and interact with items • View nearby terrain and players on the map, with movement controls • Keep the connection active with screen dimming and Auto-Lock prevention • Automatically enter messages and commands on connection The free version shows ads, saves up to 3 servers, 1 account, and 3 quick inputs, and keeps chat logs for 7 days. ChatMC Pro is a one-time purchase that removes ads, these item limits, and the chat log retention limit. ChatMC is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Screenshots

ELMCheck4 screens
ChatMC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ELMCheck at none against ChatMC's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. ELMCheck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChatMC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELMCheck ships an update every 10 days, ChatMC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ELMCheck versus ChatMC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELMCheckChatMC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1818.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFearless design, LLCJeong Hwan Yu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ELMCheck

One-time1
  • Comprehensive testing$2.99
1 purchases

ChatMC

One-time1
  • ChatMC Pro$2.99

Questions

Is ELMCheck free?
ELMCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatMC free?
ChatMC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELMCheck or ChatMC have ads?
ChatMC shows ads; ELMCheck does not.
Which is updated more often, ELMCheck or ChatMC?
ELMCheck ships an update every 10 days, and ChatMC every 6 days. Most recently, ELMCheck was updated on October 3, 2026 and ChatMC on October 10, 2026.

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