Rheosoft OBD2 vs AutoPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rheosoft OBD2
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Provide a view of OBDII diagnostic codes, readiness flags and sensor values to assist the driver. Requires an ELM327 compatible adapter.
AutoPulse
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Know what your car is doing - and why. AutoPulse pairs with a cheap Bluetooth ELM327 adapter and turns your iPhone into a live dashboard, a fault-code reader that speaks plain English, and a drive analyzer. Stop guessing at the check engine light • Read stored, pending and permanent trouble codes • Every code comes with a real description — "Cylinder 1 Misfire", not just "P0301" • 9,000+ codes explained, fully offline, English and French • See the freeze-frame data from when the fault triggered • Clear codes once you've fixed it Live engine data • RPM, coolant temperature, intake air, throttle, fuel trims, O2 sensors and more, updating in real time • Record a session and replay it later Every drive, measured • GPS route map, speed-colored • 0–100 km/h / 0–60 mph acceleration times with a confidence rating • Peak braking, acceleration and cornering g-force • Distance, average and top speed, engine highlights, fuel-use estimate • Personal records that only count clean runs • Your favorite roads and corners detected automatically — beat your own best time Private by design • No account, no sign-up • Your vehicle data never leaves your phone • Optional anonymous usage stats, one tap to turn off Needs an ELM327-compatible OBD-II Bluetooth adapter (widely available, sold separately). Compatibility depends on your vehicle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AutoPulse at 14.0 against Rheosoft OBD2's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Rheosoft OBD2 | AutoPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Mittler II | killian charrier |
In-app purchases
Rheosoft OBD2
No in-app purchases
AutoPulse
No in-app purchases







