Comparison

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner vs Custo

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

Head to head
About

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner

Transform your iPhone into a professional car diagnostic tool. Scan, diagnose, and clear check engine lights with real-time data and advanced features. Understand your vehicle's performance and potential issues before visiting a mechanic.

Highlights
  • Read & Clear Fault Codes (DTCs)
  • Live Sensor Data (PID Monitoring)
  • Freeze Frame & Mode 6 Data
  • VIN & ECU Information
  • O2 Sensor & Emission Readiness
  • Service Reset & Control Functions
  • Track Mode
Features
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OBDPulse – Professional OBD2 Car Scanner Turn your iPhone into a powerful OBD2 diagnostic tool. OBDPulse helps you scan, diagnose, and clear your check engine light using a compatible Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 adapter. Whether you're troubleshooting a warning light or monitoring your vehicle’s performance, OBDPulse gives you reliable, real-time diagnostics in one easy-to-use app. Understand your vehicle before visiting a mechanic. KEY FEATURES Read & Clear Fault Codes (DTCs)
Access engine and ECU trouble codes. Clear stored codes and reset the check engine light. Live Sensor Data (PID Monitoring)
View real-time data such as RPM, vehicle speed, coolant temperature, fuel trims, O2 sensor readings, throttle position, battery voltage, and more. Freeze Frame & Mode 6
See vehicle conditions at the moment a fault was triggered. Access Mode 6 data for deeper emissions diagnostics. VIN & ECU Information
Retrieve VIN, ECU identifiers, and module information directly from your vehicle. O2 Sensor & Emission Readiness
Monitor O2 sensor activity and check I/M readiness status to prepare for emissions testing. Service Reset & Control Functions
Access supported service reset and control operations based on your vehicle and ECU compatibility. Available functions vary depending on vehicle support. Track Mode
Measure and monitor acceleration and speed-related performance metrics based on available live data. Terminal Mode (Advanced Users)
Send custom OBD commands directly to the vehicle’s ECU. COMPATIBILITY Requires a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 adapter.
Bluetooth Classic adapters are not supported.
Compatible with most OBD2-compliant vehicles (typically 2000 onward, depending on region and manufacturer). PLANS Choose from flexible subscription plans: Plus Plan – Essential diagnostics
Pro Plan – Full diagnostics and advanced functions Available as Monthly, 6-Month, and Annual subscriptions. Limited features available for free. IMPORTANT • A supported BLE OBD2 adapter is required.
• OBDPulse does not support ECU tuning or remapping.
• Feature availability depends on vehicle make, model, year, and ECU support. SUPPORT Need assistance?
Contact us at support@obdpulse.com Terms of Use: https://www.obdpulse.com/terms-of-use 
Privacy Policy: https://www.obdpulse.com/privacy-policy

About

Custo

Features
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For everyday people who want a simple, beautiful, and secure way to manage passwords, Custo is the portable password vault that travels with you, a guardian that protects your digital life without the complexity.**

Screenshots

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner4 screens
Custo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Custo at none against OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner's 6. OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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. OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Custo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner versus Custo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDPulse OBD2 Car ScannerCusto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushkal TechnologiesJung-Chen Lee

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • Plus$1.491 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Plus$5.496 Months
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  • Plus$8.991 Year
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Pro$21.496 Months
None

Custo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner free?
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Custo free?
Custo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner or Custo have ads?
Neither OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner nor Custo shows ads.

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