OBD2 Cat vs OBD2+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBD2 Cat
This app reads diagnostic trouble codes and live vehicle data from compatible cars using a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter. It helps drivers understand dashboard warnings by checking engine codes, viewing sensor data, and retrieving vehicle identification information.
- Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- Clear supported trouble codes
- View live engine and sensor data
- Check VIN, make, model, and year
- Auto Scan for codes
- View OBD protocol and connection status
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Your car has a story. OBD2 Cat helps you read the clues. OBD2 Cat is a straightforward Bluetooth OBD2 car scanner for compatible vehicles and adapters. Read diagnostic trouble codes, view live vehicle data, and check key vehicle details from your iPhone. With OBD2 Cat, you can: - Read Check Engine diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) - Clear supported trouble codes - View supported live engine and sensor data - Check and copy your VIN, plus available make, model, and model year - Turn on Auto Scan to scan for codes after connecting - See the active OBD protocol and connection status Designed for drivers who want a simple first look when a dashboard warning appears, without the clutter of a professional workshop tool. Use a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter compatible with your iPhone and vehicle. If you use an ELM327-style adapter, make sure it supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Important: Clearing a trouble code does not repair the underlying issue. A warning light may return if the fault remains. For safety-critical warnings or persistent problems, have the vehicle inspected by a qualified technician.
OBD2+
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OBD2 Plus is a vehicle diagnostic app for iPhone that connects to a compatible Wi-Fi OBD2 / ELM327 adapter. IMPORTANT: A compatible Wi-Fi OBD2 adapter is required to obtain vehicle data. The adapter is not included with the app and must be purchased separately. Connect the OBD2 adapter to your vehicle's OBD2 port, then connect your iPhone to the adapter's Wi-Fi network. Main Features • Real-time vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Coolant temperature • Engine load • Intake air temperature • Intake manifold pressure • MAF air flow • Throttle position • Fuel level • Vehicle voltage • Hybrid-related data on supported vehicles • VIN reading • Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) reading • DTC clearing • Real-time CAN communication monitoring • CAN ID filtering • RAW CAN data and bit-level display • Manual OBD2 command transmission • Advanced CAN frame transmission • Communication log saving and sharing • Driving location display using iPhone location services Compatible Hardware OBD2 Plus is designed for Wi-Fi-enabled OBD2 adapters, including compatible ELM327-based devices. Requirements: • iPhone • Wi-Fi-enabled OBD2 / ELM327-compatible adapter • Vehicle equipped with a compatible OBD2 port Bluetooth-only OBD2 adapters are not supported. Compatibility and available data may vary depending on the vehicle model, model year, ECU, vehicle specifications, and OBD2 adapter. Location Services If location access is permitted, OBD2 Plus can use the iPhone's location information to display the current or recorded driving position on a map. Location access is optional. OBD2 diagnostic features that do not require location information can still be used without location permission. Privacy Vehicle data, VIN, DTCs, CAN data, OBD2 communication data, and location information are generally processed locally on the user's iPhone. OBD2 Plus does not transmit this vehicle information or location information to external servers managed by the developer. The app does not require user registration or login. Safety Use OBD2 Plus only when the vehicle is safely stopped. Do not operate the app or your iPhone while driving. Clearing DTCs does not repair the underlying cause of a vehicle fault. If the cause remains unresolved, the diagnostic trouble code or warning light may return. CAN transmission features are intended for users who understand vehicle communication. Sending incorrect CAN frames may cause unexpected vehicle ECU behavior. After use, disconnect the OBD2 adapter from the vehicle if appropriate to avoid unnecessary auxiliary battery drain.
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Verdict
OBD2 Cat and OBD2+ are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | OBD2 Cat | OBD2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Tikhonychev | Hirofumi Matsuyama |
In-app purchases
OBD2 Cat
No in-app purchases
OBD2+
No in-app purchases








