Comparison

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner vs evDash OBD2

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

evDash OBD2

Monitor your electric vehicle's performance with a live dashboard and diagnostic tools. View real-time battery, power, and driving data, and access advanced service functions. Supports a wide range of EVs and OBD2 adapters, with optional Pro features for deeper insights.

Highlights
  • Live EV dashboard
  • Battery data overview
  • Cell voltage and temperature monitoring
  • Apple CarPlay support
  • Service Menu with ECU scan
  • Pre-purchase battery check
  • Acceleration and brake tests
Features
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evDash OBD2 is a live dashboard and diagnostics multitool for electric vehicles. Connect a compatible OBD2 adapter and view real-time EV data on your phone or Apple CarPlay. evDash is built to support as many electric cars as possible — if a vehicle exposes useful data over OBD2, the goal is to make it work. Main features: • Live EV dashboard with battery, power and driving data • Battery SOC, SOH, voltage, current and charging overview • Cell voltages, temperature data and 12V battery status • Charging graphs and trip energy statistics • Apple CarPlay support • Multi-car garage with quick switching • Service Menu with ECU scan, ECU versions and DTC tools • Pre-purchase battery check and battery health tests • Acceleration and brake tests • TPMS, CAN sniffer and diagnostic export tools • Remote Tuning to help add or improve vehicle support • Local logs, exports and optional remote upload evDash works with supported OBD2 BLE, BT3/SPP, WiFi, MFi/OBDLink, BMW ENET and evDash M5Stack relay adapters. Available data depends on the vehicle model, adapter type and supported vehicle profile. Some cars expose a lot of battery data, some expose only basic OBD2 data, and some are restricted by the vehicle gateway. Which cars are supported, and which data each one provides, is listed in the vehicle support matrix, updated with every release: https://www.evdash.eu/evdash/vehicles/ Reported anomalies — what owners observed after connecting an adapter or during diagnostics, with investigation status and precautions: https://www.evdash.eu/evdash/vehicles/incidents/ evDash Pro unlocks advanced diagnostics, multi-car quick switch, battery internal resistance calculation, cell health tests, graph exports, Service Menu tools and fullscreen diagnostic views. It is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Monthly and yearly plans include the same Pro features. Pricing is displayed in the App Store before purchase and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the lifetime purchase is a one-time payment with no renewal. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Disclaimer: evDash is a diagnostic tool used to read data from your vehicle and is provided for information purposes only. Use is entirely at your own risk. The developer accepts no liability for any damage to your vehicle, battery, adapter or device, or for any decisions made based on the data shown. Always follow your vehicle manufacturer's instructions. evDash is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MFi accessory authorization: - OBDLink MX+ (OBD Solutions LLC) — protocol string com.obdlink, MFi Product Plan ID (PPID): 221699-0001 - Vgate vLinker FS/MS (ShenZhen CheBoTong) — protocol string com.vgatemall, MFi PIDs: 649626-099130 (vLinker FS), 649626-112572 (vLinker MS) Both accessory manufacturers have confirmed that this app (bundle ID sk.next176.evdashapp) has been added to their MFi Product Plan.

Screenshots

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner4 screens
evDash OBD24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: evDash OBD2 at 4 against OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and evDash OBD2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner against 5.0 for evDash OBD2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner ships an update every 8 days, evDash OBD2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner versus evDash OBD2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDPulse OBD2 Car ScannerevDash OBD2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushkal TechnologiesNEXT176

Customer experience

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

evDash OBD2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • Plus$1.491 Month
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • Plus$5.496 Months
Show 3 more
  • Plus$8.991 Year
  • Pro$14.991 Year
  • Pro$21.496 Months
3 purchases

evDash OBD2

Subscriptions2
  • evDash Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • evDash Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • evDash Pro Lifetime$39.90

Questions

Is OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner free?
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is evDash OBD2 free?
evDash OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner or evDash OBD2?
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner and evDash OBD2 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner or evDash OBD2 have ads?
Neither OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner nor evDash OBD2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner or evDash OBD2?
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner ships an update every 8 days, and evDash OBD2 every 5 days. Most recently, OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner was updated on October 22, 2026 and evDash OBD2 on October 24, 2026.

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