Comparison

REVV Editor vs I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner

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

Head to head
About

REVV Editor

Features
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Custom Digital Gauges for all vehicles REVV allows you to create and configure fully customizable digital gauges for compatible REVV hardware systems. Flexible Analog Inputs Connect up to 6 analog sensors. Each input supports NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) sensors or linear 0–5V sensors for monitoring parameters such as boost pressure, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and more. CANbus Integration Compatible with supported OBD2 and Haltech CANbus protocols. Additional protocol support may be added in future updates. Touch Screen Interface Designed for compact 52mm installations with a full touch screen interface and configurable layouts. Programmable Outputs Configure programmable outputs for warning lights, buzzers, relays, shift indicators, and other triggered actions based on sensor or CANbus data. Smart Lighting Control Automatically adjust brightness and switch between light and dark themes when connected to your vehicle’s lighting circuit. 12V and 24V Compatibility Compatible with both 12V and 24V electrical systems for use in a wide range of vehicles. Custom Gauge Layouts Create, save, and customize your own gauge layouts directly within the app. Users can also browse and download compatible community-created layouts. Gauge Library Browse, search, and download community-created gauge designs from the built-in Gauge Library. Sign in with your email to access the library or share your own designs. Submissions are reviewed before they are published. You can also copy designs by connecting to another user’s gauge and downloading their design locally.

About

I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner

Features
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Turn your car's cryptic check-engine light into something you can actually act on. I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner connects to a standard ELM327 OBD-II adapter over Bluetooth LE or Wi-Fi and shows what your car is doing β€” in plain language. β€’ Live data β€” RPM, speed, coolant, fuel trims, O2, intake and more on clean gauges, showing only the parameters your car supports. β€’ Trouble codes β€” read and clear stored, pending and permanent codes, each with a description and a freeze-frame snapshot from the moment it set. β€’ Explain with AI β€” tap a code for a plain-English explanation of what it means, common causes, how serious it is, and typical next steps. β€’ Emissions readiness β€” check the MIL status and which monitors are ready before an inspection or buying a used car. β€’ VIN & vehicle info, battery voltage, and drive-session logging with charts and CSV export. No account. Your vehicle data stays on your device. Works with common ELM327 adapters (Veepeak, Vgate and similar). No adapter yet? Try the built-in Demo mode. A trouble code points to a symptom, not a guaranteed part β€” always have a professional confirm before repairs.

Screenshots

REVV Editor4 screens
I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: REVV Editor at 15.1 against I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
REVV Editor versus I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREVV EditorI'm Hero OBD2 Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLUKE DANIELSRuslan Korennoy

In-app purchases

None

REVV Editor

No in-app purchases

None

I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REVV Editor free?
REVV Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner free?
I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REVV Editor or I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner have ads?
Neither REVV Editor nor I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner shows ads.

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