# Car Scanner vs AutoCheck OBD

The clearest difference is rating: Car Scanner at 4.6 against AutoCheck OBD's 4.0. Car Scanner also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.1). AutoCheck OBD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AutoCheck OBD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Scanner has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Scanner | AutoCheck OBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-scanner-obd2-elm-reader/id6737484293/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocheck-obd/id6771629013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Sikorski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530444928) | [Subin Revi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694863615) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-scanner-obd2-elm-reader/id6737484293)

Transform your smartphone into a car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time engine data, and access manufacturer-specific information. Analyze driving behavior and track fuel efficiency.

**Highlights:** Read and clear OBD2 trouble codes, Real-time car data monitoring, Manufacturer-specific code access, Emission readiness checks, Freeze frame & performance tests, Trip computer & fuel tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OBD Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| OBD Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| OBD Premium Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| OBD Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### AutoCheck OBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocheck-obd/id6771629013)

Transform your iPhone into a professional OBD-II scanner. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes with plain-language explanations, view live engine data in real-time, and generate comprehensive diagnostic reports. Explore all features with a demo mode before connecting an adapter.

**Highlights:** Read and clear DTCs, Plain-language code descriptions, Live engine data dashboard, Freeze-frame data capture, Shareable PDF diagnostic reports, Demo Mode for exploration, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Scanner free?

Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AutoCheck OBD free?

AutoCheck OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Car Scanner or AutoCheck OBD?

Car Scanner is rated higher. Car Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while AutoCheck OBD averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Car Scanner or AutoCheck OBD have ads?

Neither Car Scanner nor AutoCheck OBD shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*