Autista vs OpenOBD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autista
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Discover your car's hidden data and digitalize your driving experience! With our modern, simple, and user-friendly interface, you can track your vehicle's health in real-time via your ELM327 Bluetooth device. Key Features: Modern Dashboard: Monitor Speed, RPM, and Coolant Temperature with a sleek, distraction-free design. Comprehensive OBD Data: Access all technical details: Engine Load, Fuel Trim (Short/Long), Ignition Advance, MAF, Intake/Ambient Temp, Throttle Position, MAP, Voltage, and Runtime. Driving Analysis & Charts: Evaluate your performance with live charts for Coolant, Engine Health, and Battery Voltage. Fault Code Scanner: Scan and identify diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) in seconds. Sensor Monitoring: Full control with all sensor data on a single page. How it Works: Connects exclusively via ELM327 Bluetooth devices for the most accurate data processing.
OpenOBD
Transform your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect an OBD2 adapter to monitor live engine data, track your trips with GPS, and diagnose fault codes with clear explanations. Explore all features in demo mode without hardware.
- Live engine data monitoring
- Real-time speed, RPM, temperature gauges
- Trip logging with GPS mapping
- Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- Vehicle information display
- Demo mode for exploration
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OpenOBD turns your iPhone into a real-time car dashboard. Connect any ELM327 OBD2 adapter (Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) and see what your car is really doing — live. LIVE ENGINE DATA • Speed, RPM, coolant temperature, intake, throttle, engine load, battery voltage and more • 50+ sensors with gauges you pick and reorder yourself • Instant and average fuel consumption • Tap any gauge for a live 60-second chart CARPLAY • A live 8-tile dashboard on your car's built-in screen • Start and stop trip recording without touching your phone DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear fault codes (DTCs) with plain-language explanations • For common codes: what it means, how urgent it is, what to do next • Emissions readiness monitors before an inspection • Freeze frame — the sensor values from the moment the fault occurred • Vehicle info: VIN, fuel type, supported sensors TRIP LOGGING • Automatically record your drives with the GPS route on a map • Keeps recording in the background, even with the screen locked • Distance, duration, speed and fuel for every trip • Export any trip as CSV or GPX CAR HEALTH TOOLS • Battery and charging test: state of charge, alternator and cranking check • Diesel and DPF pre-check from standard, read-only OBD evidence • Used car check before you buy • Measure 0-100 km/h acceleration and 100-0 km/h braking • Live alerts for overheating and low voltage, in plain language BUILT FOR DRIVERS • Beautiful dark interface designed for the car • Over 40 languages, metric and imperial units • Works with affordable ELM327 adapters — no subscription, no account, no ads • Your data stays on your phone TRY IT WITHOUT HARDWARE • Tap Connect, then Demo Mode, to explore every feature with simulated live data OpenOBD is not affiliated with any car manufacturer. An OBD2 adapter (sold separately) is required to read data from your vehicle. Most petrol cars built after 2001 and diesels after 2004 are supported. The battery, diesel and used-car results are read-only pre-checks and do not replace a professional inspection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenOBD at every 5 days against Autista's every 6 weeks. Autista's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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.
Autista ships an update every 6 weeks, OpenOBD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autista | OpenOBD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ibrahim Cetin | Osman Cengeri |
In-app purchases
Autista
No in-app purchases
OpenOBD
No in-app purchases









