Comparison

OBD Compass vs MicLink

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

Head to head
About

OBD Compass

Features
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The Bluetooth OBDII scan tool is loaded with essential features such as full OBDII functionality. Key Features: 1. Vehicle health check, read vehicle faults. 2. Various visual data such as numerical values, waveforms, and dials. 3. n-depth analysis of fault codes, including causes of generation, potential impacts of fault codes on vehicles, maintenance suggestions, and estimated costs, etc. 4. Maintenance records and reminders. 5. Community and Knowledge Base.

About

MicLink

Features
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MicLink is a utility app for connecting to compatible OBD adapters through Bluetooth or supported external accessories. With MicLink, you can manage adapter connections, view communication status, record diagnostic sessions, and export logs for troubleshooting or analysis. Key features: - Connect to compatible OBD adapters - Support for Bluetooth and supported external accessories - View connection and communication status - Record diagnostic communication history - Export logs and records for review - Manage app settings and local records MicLink is designed for vehicle diagnostics, adapter communication, testing, and troubleshooting workflows. Some features require a compatible OBD adapter. Availability may vary depending on the adapter model, vehicle, and connection method.

Screenshots

OBD Compass3 screens
MicLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

OBD Compass and MicLink are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
OBD Compass versus MicLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD CompassMicLink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHK TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., LIMITEDShenzhen Taiyi Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

None

OBD Compass

No in-app purchases

None

MicLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD Compass free?
OBD Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MicLink free?
MicLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBD Compass or MicLink have ads?
Neither OBD Compass nor MicLink shows ads.

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