OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner vs Controlduino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Controlduino
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Monitor, record, chart and export combustion data in real time from your iPhone or Mac. Lambda Tuning is the official app for the Controlduino 01D21 device, featuring a wideband lambda sensor LSU 4.9, EGT sensor (exhaust gas temperature up to 1000°C), and RPM measurement. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts who want to control combustion: tuning engines, burners, boilers, or any system with an air-fuel mixture. CUSTOMIZABLE APP: The app is highly configurable, whether you use a single Controlduino 01D21 device or several: choose which values to display from each connected device, customize the gauges and views, and adapt the app to your specific needs. Each device can have its own custom view based on the data you want to monitor or record. DATA VISUALIZATION: View readings in numeric format or through circular gauges and linear bars, designed for quick and intuitive reading. SIMULTANEOUS MULTI-CONNECTION: Connect from 1 to 8 units in parallel. Thanks to parallel processing, the app can receive data from up to 8 devices at 100 samples per second each, displaying, storing and charting all results simultaneously. Ideal for engines with multiple carburetors, independent cylinder banks, or systems with multiple simultaneous measurement points. LOGGING AND EXPORT: Store data sessions and export them in CSV format for further analysis. You can also chart results directly in the app and export graphs as PDF. CONTROLDUINO 01D21 DEVICE CONFIGURATION: Configure your device directly from the app: fuel selection, oxygen and RPM measurement settings, data selection for the device's display, and analog output curve adjustment. ARDUINO COMPATIBLE (OPTIONAL): The device sends data simultaneously to iPhone/Mac via Bluetooth and to Arduino boards via SPI. It includes an easy-to-use Arduino function library, with no resource consumption on the microcontroller (calculations are performed by the device itself). From the app, you can customize the device parameters (lambda, RPM, analog output...) to adapt it to your specific use case. These adjustments also affect the data Arduino receives, allowing you to obtain more accurate readings for each application. WHO THIS APP IS FOR: • Automotive professionals and enthusiasts who tune air-fuel mixture in combustion engines. • Tuning enthusiasts who need to monitor air-fuel mixture in real time to optimize engine performance. • Technicians and installers working with burners, boilers, and combustion systems. • Makers and Arduino users who want to integrate combustion sensors into their projects. IMPORTANT: To visualize and record data in real time, you need the Controlduino 01D21 device hardware. Without it, you can open binary files recorded by other users who do have the Controlduino 01D21 device, export to CSV, chart data, and save graphs as PDF. SAFETY WARNING: The lambda sensor heats up during operation. Properly installed in the exhaust system, there is no risk, but during testing do not leave it unattended on plastics or flammable materials, as it can damage them or cause a fire. In applications with running engines, burners, or boilers, exhaust gases reach very high temperatures and can be toxic. Make sure to take the necessary safety precautions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controlduino at none against OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner's 6. OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Controlduino asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner | Controlduino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pushkal Technologies | Jose Manuel Irazu Amelibia |
In-app purchases
OBDPulse OBD2 Car Scanner
- 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
Controlduino
No in-app purchases
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