Comparison

WireCalculator vs OpenOBD

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

Head to head
About

WireCalculator

Features
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Simplify your 12V electrical projects with WireCalculator! Whether you’re building a campervan, upgrading your 4WD setup, or wiring a custom vehicle, WireCalculator helps you determine the correct wire gauge and fuse size for your 12V circuits — safely and easily. Key Features: - Instantly calculate wire gauge based on current, distance, and voltage drop - Automatically suggests the right fuse size for protection - Designed for 12V DC systems (perfect for campers, 4WDs, boats, and DIY setups) - Uses standard wire sizing tables for reliable results Who it’s for: - Auto electricians - Campervan and RV builders - Off-grid enthusiasts - 4WD adventurers - DIYers and hobbyists Avoid guesswork and ensure your 12V circuits are safe and efficient with WireCalculator — your go-to tool for mobile power planning.

About

OpenOBD

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
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OpenOBD turns your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect any ELM327 OBD2 adapter (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) and see what your car is really doing — live. LIVE ENGINE DATA • Speed, RPM, coolant temperature, intake, throttle, engine load, battery voltage and more • Clean, fast gauges that update in real time • Instant and average fuel consumption TRIP LOGGING • Automatically record your drives with the GPS route on a map • Keeps recording in the background, even with the screen locked • Review distance, duration, speed and fuel for every trip DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear fault codes (DTCs) with plain-language explanations • Check-engine (MIL) status and stored trouble codes • Vehicle info: VIN, fuel type, supported sensors BUILT FOR DRIVERS • Beautiful dark interface designed for the car • Works with affordable ELM327 adapters — no subscription, no account TRY IT WITHOUT HARDWARE • Tap Connect, then Demo Mode, to explore every feature with simulated live data OpenOBD is not affiliated with any car manufacturer. An OBD2 adapter (sold separately) is required to read data from your vehicle. Most petrol cars built after 2001 and diesels after 2004 are supported.

Screenshots

WireCalculator4 screens
OpenOBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenOBD at none against WireCalculator's shown. WireCalculator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WireCalculator versus OpenOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWireCalculatorOpenOBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernomis-developmentOsman Cengeri

In-app purchases

None

WireCalculator

No in-app purchases

None

OpenOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WireCalculator free?
WireCalculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenOBD free?
OpenOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WireCalculator or OpenOBD have ads?
WireCalculator shows ads; OpenOBD does not.
Which is updated more often, WireCalculator or OpenOBD?
WireCalculator ships an update every 2 days, and OpenOBD every 2 days. Most recently, WireCalculator was updated on October 7, 2026 and OpenOBD on September 28, 2026.

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