Torque Pro vs OBD2 Logger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Torque Pro
Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live sensor data, and analyze performance with real-time graphs. Get AI-powered insights and detailed vehicle history reports.
- Read and clear trouble codes (DTCs)
- Live sensor data monitoring and logging
- AI-powered trouble code explanations
- Real-time dyno graphs and performance testing
- Customizable dashboard themes
- Full vehicle history reports
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Torque Pro: OBD2 Car Scanner – Professional Vehicle Diagnostics & Performance Tools Turn your iPhone into the ultimate automotive diagnostic companion. Whether you're a professional mechanic, passionate enthusiast, or everyday driver, Torque Pro delivers comprehensive vehicle insights with an intuitive, powerful interface designed for both beginners and experts. AI-POWERED DIAGNOSTICS & ENHANCED FEATURES • NEW: Full vehicle history report: Get a clear picture of your car's past, including accident history, mileage discrepancies, title issues, and more. • NEW: AI Mechanic provides plain-language trouble code explanations and repair recommendations • NEW: Enhanced performance testing with real-time dyno graphs and improved accuracy • NEW: Multiple premium dashboard themes with customizable gauge layouts COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear trouble codes (DTCs) to immediately identify issues • Reset check engine light after addressing problems • Monitor emission readiness status and inspection preparation • View live sensor data with real-time updates and logging • Save diagnostic sessions for historical comparison and tracking PREMIUM DASHBOARD EXPERIENCES • Choose from multiple professionally designed layouts: Modern: Clean, information-rich interface with key metrics Classic: Traditional gauge-style presentation for familiar readings Performance: Focus on power, torque, and driving metrics Minimal: Distraction-free design showing only essential information ADVANCED PERFORMANCE TESTING • Real-time dynamometer mode calculates horsepower and torque curves • 0-60 mph acceleration testing with precision timing • Quarter-mile estimations and performance analytics • Track mode for recording lap times and performance metrics • Export performance data for detailed analysis COMPLETE SENSOR SUPPORT & CUSTOMIZATION • Monitor standard OBD2 sensors including RPM, speed, temperature, and more • Access advanced sensors: fuel rate, mass air flow, intake temperature, and fuel trim • Create and monitor custom PIDs for aftermarket sensors or specific vehicle functions • Configure warning thresholds with visual and audio alerts • Real-time graphing of multiple parameters simultaneously VEHICLE MANAGEMENT • Multi-vehicle garage with automatic VIN detection • Vehicle-specific profiles and settings COMPATIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY • Works with all OBD2-compliant vehicles (1996+ for US, 2001+ for EU) • Compatible with gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and many electric vehicles with OBD2 ports • Connects via Bluetooth to standard ELM327 and similar OBD2 adapters • Optimized for Wi-Fi adapters for faster data rates • Support for CAN, ISO, SAE and other manufacturer-specific protocols Subscription Options: • Weekly, Monthly, Yearly Premium. Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Privacy Policy: https://www.sadynamics.com/torque-pro-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.sadynamics.com/terms-of-use-torque-pro/ *Note: Requires compatible OBD2 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapter (not included) connected to your vehicle's OBD port. Feature availability may vary depending on your vehicle's make, model, and OBD implementation. For optimal performance and fastest refresh rates, we recommend using Wi-Fi adapters. Support: torque.pro@sadynamics.com
OBD2 Logger
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OBD2 Logger turns your iPhone into a precision data logger for any modern car. Plug a Bluetooth ELM327 adapter into your vehicle's OBD2 port, pair it once, and stream live engine, hybrid, battery, and emissions data straight into per-session CSV files on your phone. No accounts. No cloud. No analytics. Your driving data never leaves your device. LIVE READOUT • 40+ standard SAE J1979 PIDs, automatically discovered from your car: RPM, vehicle speed, coolant temp, throttle, MAF, intake MAP, fuel trims, catalyst temperatures, and more. • Manufacturer-specific Mode 21 PIDs on profiled vehicles — including HV pack voltage, MG1/MG2 motor torque, and battery cell-block temperatures on Toyota/Lexus hybrids. • Values grouped by category (Engine, Hybrid, Battery, Emissions, Diagnostics) and updated every second. • One CSV per logging session, written into the app's Files container — open it in Numbers, Excel, pandas, DuckDB, or any other tool with no preprocessing. • Wide-table format: ISO-8601 timestamps, one column per active PID, blank cells where the ECU returned no data (no spurious forward-fill). • Smart-stop after extended idle so you don't end up with a tail of empty rows when you forget to tap Stop. WORKS IN THE BACKGROUND • Keeps logging while you drive with Maps in the foreground or the screen off, using Apple's standard background location mode for trip-tracking apps. The system location indicator is shown the entire time. We don't store your location. VEHICLE PROFILES • Ships with three profiles: a generic Mode-01 fallback, a Toyota hybrid family profile, and a 2020 Lexus RX 450h/450hL profile validated against a real vehicle. • VIN auto-read on connect; year, make, model, and trim pre-filled from NHTSA's free public vPIC API. • Import any third-party profile JSON to add coverage for your car. The format is documented and human-readable. DON'T HAVE AN ADAPTER YET? • Tap "Try demo mode" on the second onboarding step to explore the app end-to-end with synthetic data — no hardware required. WHAT YOU NEED • Any Bluetooth Low Energy ELM327 adapter (Veepeak OBDCheck BLE+, vLinker MC+, OBDLink, etc. — most BLE clones work). USB-only and Wi-Fi-only adapters are NOT supported. • A car with an OBD2 port (1996+ in the US, 2001+ in the EU). PRIVACY • Nothing is collected, transmitted, or stored on our servers — we don't have servers. The only outbound call the app ever makes is one VIN decode per vehicle to NHTSA's vPIC API. • Your CSVs and vehicle records live in the app's Files container, accessible to you in the iOS Files app under On My iPhone → OBD2 Logger. • Open source: github.com/NathanNam/obd2-logger
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBD2 Logger at none against Torque Pro's 5. OBD2 Logger also leads on ads (none vs shown). Torque Pro's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support 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. Torque Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. OBD2 Logger asks for nothing beyond the download.
Torque Pro ships an update fortnightly, OBD2 Logger every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Torque Pro | OBD2 Logger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (567 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 567 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Collabrains Technologies LTD | Daehyun Nam |
Bugs and requests
Torque Pro
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to read DTC codes
- Fails to connect to OBD2 adapters
- Turns off vehicle when attempting to connect
Requested features
2 requests- Add support for Ssangyong Musso Grand
- Improve compatibility with more vehicles and OBD2 adapters
OBD2 Logger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Torque Pro
- Torque Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
- Torque Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
- Torque Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
- 1 Full Vehicle History Report$19.99
- 3 Full Vehicle History Report$29.99
OBD2 Logger
No in-app purchases
Questions
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