# Car Scanner vs OpenOBD

The clearest difference is rating: OpenOBD at 4.0 against Car Scanner's 3.5. OpenOBD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, 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. OpenOBD asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenOBD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Scanner | OpenOBD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-scanner-obd2-elm-reader/id6737484293/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openobd-live-car-data/id6780283561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Sikorski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530444928) | [Osman Cengeri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807592099) |

## 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 |


### OpenOBD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openobd-live-car-data/id6780283561)

Transform your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect an OBD2 adapter to monitor live engine data, track your trips with GPS, and diagnose fault codes with clear explanations. Explore all features in demo mode without hardware.

**Highlights:** Live engine data monitoring, Real-time speed, RPM, temperature gauges, Trip logging with GPS mapping, Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), Vehicle information display, Demo mode for exploration

**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 OpenOBD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Scanner or OpenOBD?

OpenOBD is rated higher. Car Scanner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while OpenOBD averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Car Scanner or OpenOBD have ads?

Neither Car Scanner nor OpenOBD 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.*