Comparison

KM eFlash vs OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KM eFlash

Features
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KM eFlash makes vehicle diagnostics and ECU programming simple and efficient. Use the specially developed KM eFlash OBD2 dongle directly from your smartphone to: * Read, analyze, and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) * Flash engine and transmission control units * Display and record real-time telemetry data The connection is established conveniently via Wi-Fi, ensuring fast and reliable data transmission. The app can only be used with the KM eFlash OBD2 dongle and a valid user account. For more information, visit: https://www.km-tuning.com

About

OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound

Monitor your car's engine performance and hear its sound in real-time. Customize your dashboard with various widgets and track your drives with detailed maps and trip data. Offers a demo mode and optional Pro features for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time OBD2 data display
  • Engine sound simulation based on RPM
  • Customizable dashboard with widgets
  • Trip computer and fuel economy tracking
  • Speed and RPM on map view
  • HUD mode for windshield projection
Features
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See — and hear — your car in real time. Connect an ELM327 Bluetooth (BLE) adapter and the app turns live OBD2 data into a fast, modern dashboard: RPM, speed, coolant, throttle, fuel, and every sensor your vehicle supports, auto-detected. No subscription. Ever. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT • A genuinely modern interface — not the dated look of most OBD apps • A one-of-a-kind engine-sound simulation driven by your real RPM • Speed and RPM drawn on the map, color-coded (satellite view included) • Buy once for Pro — no monthly fees, unlike many scanners BUILD YOUR OWN DASHBOARD Mix and match four widget types — digital tiles, analog needle gauges, live charts, and the trip map — then reorder them into your own instrument screen. A mirrored HUD mode projects your speed onto the windshield at night. FIVE FOCUSED TABS • Dashboard — your own widget layout, plus HUD mode • Data — every live sensor, overlaid or separate charts, CSV export (long or spreadsheet-friendly wide format) • Drive — trip computer with fuel economy, the color-coded track map, a G-force ball, and 0–100 timing • Engine Sound — procedural sound that follows your real RPM (all presets free) • Tools — adapter info and communication log FREE INCLUDES Live data, the dashboard, track map, trip computer, HUD, and engine sound — free, with a small banner ad. PRO (ONE-TIME PURCHASE, OPTIONAL) • Unlimited CSV logging • Save your 0–100 and G-force runs • Remove ads Prefer just no ads? A cheaper ad-removal-only purchase is also available. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Your vehicle data comes straight from the ELM327 adapter over Bluetooth and is processed on your device — there is no developer server collecting it. The free version shows ads served by Google's ad SDK (buy Ad Removal or Pro and no ads are shown). Try it with no hardware using the built-in demo mode. REQUIRES an ELM327-compatible Bluetooth LE (BLE) OBD2 adapter and a vehicle with an OBD2 port (most cars sold since 2008). SUPPORT Questions or ideas? Contact: support@takasawadynamics.com

Screenshots

KM eFlash4 screens
OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KM eFlash at none against OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound's 2. KM eFlash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. KM eFlash asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KM eFlash ships an update every 3 days, OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
KM eFlash versus OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKM eFlashOBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKM Engineers GmbHSena Takasawa

In-app purchases

None

KM eFlash

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • car_ui Pro (One-Time)$4.99

Questions

Is KM eFlash free?
KM eFlash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound free?
OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KM eFlash or OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound have ads?
OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound shows ads; KM eFlash does not.
Which is updated more often, KM eFlash or OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound?
KM eFlash ships an update every 3 days, and OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound every 9 days. Most recently, KM eFlash was updated on October 17, 2026 and OBD2 Scanner + Engine Sound on October 16, 2026.

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