Comparison

CAN Scope vs OBD2+

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

Head to head
About

CAN Scope

Features
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CAN Scope is a professional CAN bus monitoring, analysis, and communication app developed by GENEMEK. Access your CAN bus networks wirelessly via BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Real-Time Monitoring - View CAN messages instantly: ID, DLC, data (HEX/ASCII), timestamp, and period info - Two trace modes: Rolling and Fixed - Filter by CAN ID to focus on the messages that matter Message Transmission - Create up to 20 TX slots as CAN message templates - Single-shot or periodic transmission support - Standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) CAN frame support Advanced Bus Control - Wide baudrate range from 25 kbps to 1 Mbps, or enter a custom baudrate - Listen-Only mode for passive monitoring - Advanced bit timing configuration (BRP, TSEG1, TSEG2, SJW) - Live bus status, error counters, and statistics Logging & Sharing - Record CAN traffic to file - Export or share log files Configuration Management - Save, load, and update your TX slot layouts - Store different configurations for different projects Developed by GENEMEK.

About

OBD2+

Features
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OBD2 Plus is a vehicle diagnostic app for iPhone that connects to a compatible Wi-Fi OBD2 / ELM327 adapter. IMPORTANT: A compatible Wi-Fi OBD2 adapter is required to obtain vehicle data. The adapter is not included with the app and must be purchased separately. Connect the OBD2 adapter to your vehicle's OBD2 port, then connect your iPhone to the adapter's Wi-Fi network. Main Features • Real-time vehicle speed • Engine RPM • Coolant temperature • Engine load • Intake air temperature • Intake manifold pressure • MAF air flow • Throttle position • Fuel level • Vehicle voltage • Hybrid-related data on supported vehicles • VIN reading • Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) reading • DTC clearing • Real-time CAN communication monitoring • CAN ID filtering • RAW CAN data and bit-level display • Manual OBD2 command transmission • Advanced CAN frame transmission • Communication log saving and sharing • Driving location display using iPhone location services Compatible Hardware OBD2 Plus is designed for Wi-Fi-enabled OBD2 adapters, including compatible ELM327-based devices. Requirements: • iPhone • Wi-Fi-enabled OBD2 / ELM327-compatible adapter • Vehicle equipped with a compatible OBD2 port Bluetooth-only OBD2 adapters are not supported. Compatibility and available data may vary depending on the vehicle model, model year, ECU, vehicle specifications, and OBD2 adapter. Location Services If location access is permitted, OBD2 Plus can use the iPhone's location information to display the current or recorded driving position on a map. Location access is optional. OBD2 diagnostic features that do not require location information can still be used without location permission. Privacy Vehicle data, VIN, DTCs, CAN data, OBD2 communication data, and location information are generally processed locally on the user's iPhone. OBD2 Plus does not transmit this vehicle information or location information to external servers managed by the developer. The app does not require user registration or login. Safety Use OBD2 Plus only when the vehicle is safely stopped. Do not operate the app or your iPhone while driving. Clearing DTCs does not repair the underlying cause of a vehicle fault. If the cause remains unresolved, the diagnostic trouble code or warning light may return. CAN transmission features are intended for users who understand vehicle communication. Sending incorrect CAN frames may cause unexpected vehicle ECU behavior. After use, disconnect the OBD2 adapter from the vehicle if appropriate to avoid unnecessary auxiliary battery drain.

Screenshots

CAN Scope4 screens
OBD2+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CAN Scope at 3 against OBD2+'s 1. CAN Scope also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CAN Scope versus OBD2+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAN ScopeOBD2+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGEN ELEKTROMEKANIK SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIHirofumi Matsuyama

In-app purchases

None

CAN Scope

No in-app purchases

None

OBD2+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAN Scope free?
CAN Scope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2+ free?
OBD2+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CAN Scope or OBD2+ have ads?
Neither CAN Scope nor OBD2+ shows ads.

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