Comparison

EMDR Timer vs I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner

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

Head to head
About

EMDR Timer

Features
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A simple timer without the need to stop and reset the timer in order to start a new interval.

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 — in plain language. • Live data — RPM, speed, coolant, fuel trims, O2, intake and more on clean gauges, showing only the parameters your car supports. • Trouble codes — read and clear stored, pending and permanent codes, each with a description and a freeze-frame snapshot from the moment it set. • Explain with AI — tap a code for a plain-English explanation of what it means, common causes, how serious it is, and typical next steps. • Emissions readiness — check the MIL status and which monitors are ready before an inspection or buying a used car. • 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 — always have a professional confirm before repairs.

Screenshots

EMDR Timer2 screens
I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

EMDR Timer and I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EMDR Timer versus I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMDR TimerI'm Hero OBD2 Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeremy BlanchardRuslan Korennoy

In-app purchases

None

EMDR Timer

No in-app purchases

None

I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMDR Timer free?
EMDR Timer 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 EMDR Timer or I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner have ads?
Neither EMDR Timer nor I'm Hero OBD2 Scanner shows ads.

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