Comparison

Torque OBD2 Pro vs Tbox

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

Head to head
About

Torque OBD2 Pro

Transform your phone into a smart car tool. Connect via Bluetooth to read error codes, monitor live data, and log maintenance. Stay organized and ensure road safety with this vehicle companion.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth OBD2 connection
  • Read diagnostic trouble codes
  • Monitor live vehicle data
  • Maintenance log and notes
  • Vehicle safety tracking
Features
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Turn your device into a smart vehicle companion. Easily connect via Bluetooth to check diagnostics, read error codes, and monitor live data in real time. Keep track of maintenance tasks, repairs, and important notes to stay organized and ensure safety on the road. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. For Support: https://sites.google.com/view/ttv-app-center/support See our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy below: https://sites.google.com/view/ttv-app-center/term-of-service https://sites.google.com/view/ttv-app-center/privacy-policy

About

Tbox

Features
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TboxDiagnostics — advanced battery monitoring for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to your Tbox diagnostic module and get real-time insights into your battery pack health. FEATURES: • Live Dashboard — real-time battery voltage, state of charge, and power limits • Cell-Level Monitoring — track individual brick voltages across all 96 cells • Temperature Map — monitor thermal data across 4 battery modules • Module Statistics — charge/discharge stats, min/max cell delta • Motor Telemetry — power and thermal data • Secure Connection — encrypted BLE communication with PIN authentication • Demo Mode — explore the full interface without hardware HARDWARE REQUIRED: TboxDiagnostics works with the Tbox BLE diagnostic module (sold separately). The module connects to your Tesla's diagnostic port and streams live data to your iPhone over Bluetooth Low Energy. No modifications to your vehicle are required. Read-only diagnostics — safe and non-invasive. COMPATIBILITY: • Tesla Model 3 (all years) • Tesla Model Y (all years) • iPhone with iOS 17.0 or later

Screenshots

Torque OBD2 Pro4 screens
Tbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tbox at none against Torque OBD2 Pro's 3. Torque OBD2 Pro's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Torque OBD2 Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Tbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Torque OBD2 Pro ships an update daily, Tbox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Torque OBD2 Pro versus Tbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTorque OBD2 ProTbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran Thi VietMaksim Zaitsau

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Torque OBD2 Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Torque Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Torque Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Torque Premium Lifetime$49.99
None

Tbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Torque OBD2 Pro free?
Torque OBD2 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tbox free?
Tbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Torque OBD2 Pro or Tbox have ads?
Neither Torque OBD2 Pro nor Tbox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Torque OBD2 Pro or Tbox?
Torque OBD2 Pro ships an update daily, and Tbox every 2 months. Most recently, Torque OBD2 Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tbox on October 9, 2026.

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