Comparison

Rheosoft OBD2 vs OBD2 Car Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

Rheosoft OBD2

Features
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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.

About

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

Features
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OBD2 Car Diagnostics puts a professional-grade fault code reference and vehicle maintenance tracker right in your pocket. Whether your check engine light just came on or you want to stay ahead of routine service, this app gives you the clarity you need. INSTANT DTC LOOKUP Search thousands of OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes by code number, description, or vehicle system. Each code entry shows the affected system, plain-English description, and a severity rating โ€” Critical, High, Medium, or Low โ€” so you know exactly how urgent the issue is. FILTER BY SYSTEM AND SEVERITY Quickly narrow results by vehicle system (engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, EVAP, and more) or by severity. Save codes you care about with a single tap and review them anytime in the Saved tab. MULTI-VEHICLE GARAGE Add all your cars, trucks, or motorcycles. Each vehicle shows its current odometer reading and a colour-coded maintenance health ring at a glance. Track make, model, year, and mileage for every vehicle in one place. MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Set odometer-based service reminders for oil changes, tyre rotations, brake inspections, air filters, and more. The Dashboard immediately surfaces any service that is due or overdue so nothing slips through the cracks. SERVICE HISTORY AND COST TRACKING Log every service visit with date, odometer, cost, and notes. View running totals per vehicle and share a full service report as plain text whenever you need it for insurance, resale, or your own records. Key features: - Offline DTC database โ€” no internet connection required - Severity ratings: Critical, High, Medium, Low - Filter by category and severity simultaneously - Save and manage fault codes per vehicle - Odometer-based maintenance reminders - Full service log with cost tracking - Share vehicle reports in plain text - Dark mode support

Screenshots

Rheosoft OBD22 screens
OBD2 Car Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OBD2 Car Diagnostics at 17.0 against Rheosoft OBD2's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 4 level
Rheosoft OBD2 versus OBD2 Car Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRheosoft OBD2OBD2 Car Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames Mittler IILinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

None

Rheosoft OBD2

No in-app purchases

None

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rheosoft OBD2 free?
Rheosoft OBD2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Car Diagnostics free?
OBD2 Car Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rheosoft OBD2 or OBD2 Car Diagnostics have ads?
Neither Rheosoft OBD2 nor OBD2 Car Diagnostics shows ads.

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