EV Dashboard vs evDash OBD2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EV Dashboard
This diagnostic tool provides in-depth real-time data for Hyundai IONIQ 5 and compatible Kia/Hyundai EVs. Monitor battery health, charging status, tire pressure, and ECU information via an OBD-II adapter. Features include detailed drive history, live dashboards, and advanced scanning tools.
- Real-time battery and charging data
- Live tire pressure and temperature monitoring
- ECU data and advanced scanning
- Drive and charge history logging
- iCloud sync across devices
- Customizable live dashboard
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EV Dashboard is an independent OBD-II diagnostic tool for E-GMP electric vehicles: the Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 9, the Kia EV3, EV6 and EV9, and the Genesis GV60. REQUIREMENTS - An ELM327-compatible BLE OBD-II adapter is required (see https://www.theburl.com/ioniq-app/support.html for tested adapters) - Signal coverage varies by model, year and trim CARPLAY - A dashboard of live tiles you arrange yourself — 2x8 in full screen, 2x4 in split screen, where supported - Power, state of charge, range, speed, tires, climate, compass, cell voltage delta and 12V, each with its own Help page - A graphics-rich charging page appears when you plug in: session power, pack voltage and current - Full support for CarPlay's Dashboard — a live charger map beside two tiles of your choosing NAVIGATION & CHARGERS - More than 59,000 DC fast-charge sites ship inside the app — worldwide, instant, offline - US and Canadian sites come from the official DOE / NRCan registry; the rest of the world from Open Charge Map - Filter by power level or network operator, anywhere in the world - Turn-by-turn navigation to a charger or any address, with spoken guidance in a voice you choose - Turn directions in your instrument cluster and head-up display, where supported - Your estimated state of charge on arrival, so you know if you will make it IN-DEPTH DATA - State of charge, available energy, voltage, current, power, regeneration, and 12V and DC-DC telemetry - Per-cell voltages and temperatures as color-coded heatmaps, with min, max and delta - Tire pressures and temperatures, with per-axle warnings from your door placard, temperature-compensated - Vent and floor air temperatures, cabin and outside temperature, humidity, motor RPM, gear, battery warmer and lighting indicators CHARGING - Live AC and DC session detection - Charts for power, pack voltage, requested against delivered current and battery temperature - The charging station's published maximum power, voltage and current (J1772 + CCS) - Live "Time to 70°F / 21°C" battery ETA for DC fast charging HISTORY & ICLOUD - Every drive and charge recorded, with measured trip distance and efficiency - 50+ signals on charts you can pinch, pan and scrub - Optional iCloud sync keeps your history in step across iPhone, iPad and Mac - Attach a photo, share a report card, or export any session to CSV DIAGNOSTICS - Enhanced DTC Scan sweeps the whole vehicle bus, names every module that responds and reads its fault codes - Connection Report, ICCU Information, J1979 Scanner, ECU Finder and DID Range Scan, with CSV and image sharing PRIVACY BY DESIGN No analytics, ads or accounts, and the app uploads nothing. Vehicle data stays on your device and your private iCloud; logs are exported only when you tap Share. The one thing it downloads is the charger database, when you ask. Privacy policy: https://www.theburl.com/ioniq-app/privacy.html NOT AFFILIATED EV Dashboard is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Hyundai, Kia or Genesis. IONIQ, EV3, EV6, EV9 and GV60 are trademarks of their respective owners. This independent tool reads your own vehicle's data using open OBD-II and UDS standards (ISO 15031, ISO 14229). Charger data from Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) and the U.S. DOE / NRCan Alternative Fuels Data Center.
evDash OBD2
Monitor your electric vehicle's performance with a live dashboard and diagnostic tools. View real-time battery, power, and driving data, and access advanced service functions. Supports a wide range of EVs and OBD2 adapters, with optional Pro features for deeper insights.
- Live EV dashboard
- Battery data overview
- Cell voltage and temperature monitoring
- Apple CarPlay support
- Service Menu with ECU scan
- Pre-purchase battery check
- Acceleration and brake tests
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evDash OBD2 is a live dashboard and diagnostics multitool for electric vehicles. Connect a compatible OBD2 adapter and view real-time EV data on your phone or Apple CarPlay. evDash is built to support as many electric cars as possible — if a vehicle exposes useful data over OBD2, the goal is to make it work. Main features: • Live EV dashboard with battery, power and driving data • Battery SOC, SOH, voltage, current and charging overview • Cell voltages, temperature data and 12V battery status • Charging graphs and trip energy statistics • Apple CarPlay support • Multi-car garage with quick switching • Service Menu with ECU scan, ECU versions and DTC tools • Pre-purchase battery check and battery health tests • Acceleration and brake tests • TPMS, CAN sniffer and diagnostic export tools • Remote Tuning to help add or improve vehicle support • Local logs, exports and optional remote upload evDash works with supported OBD2 BLE, BT3/SPP, WiFi, MFi/OBDLink, BMW ENET and evDash M5Stack relay adapters. Available data depends on the vehicle model, adapter type and supported vehicle profile. Some cars expose a lot of battery data, some expose only basic OBD2 data, and some are restricted by the vehicle gateway. evDash Pro unlocks advanced diagnostics, multi-car quick switch, battery internal resistance calculation, cell health tests, graph exports, Service Menu tools and fullscreen diagnostic views. It is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscription, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Monthly and yearly plans include the same Pro features. Pricing is displayed in the App Store before purchase and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the lifetime purchase is a one-time payment with no renewal. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Disclaimer: evDash is a diagnostic tool used to read data from your vehicle and is provided for information purposes only. Use is entirely at your own risk. The developer accepts no liability for any damage to your vehicle, battery, adapter or device, or for any decisions made based on the data shown. Always follow your vehicle manufacturer's instructions. evDash is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any vehicle manufacturer. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ MFi accessory authorization: - OBDLink MX+ (OBD Solutions LLC) — protocol string com.obdlink, MFi Product Plan ID (PPID): 221699-0001 - Vgate vLinker FS/MS (ShenZhen CheBoTong) — protocol string com.vgatemall, MFi PIDs: 649626-099130 (vLinker FS), 649626-112572 (vLinker MS) Both accessory manufacturers have confirmed that this app (bundle ID sk.next176.evdashapp) has been added to their MFi Product Plan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: evDash OBD2 at Free against EV Dashboard's $12.99. evDash OBD2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EV Dashboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (53 vs 1). On ads 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
evDash OBD2 is free to download; EV Dashboard costs $12.99 up front. evDash OBD2 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. EV Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
evDash OBD2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EV Dashboard has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of EV Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 100% of evDash OBD2's.
EV Dashboard ships an update every 3 weeks, evDash OBD2 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EV Dashboard | evDash OBD2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Burlingame | NEXT176 |
Customer experience
EV Dashboard
evDash OBD2
In-app purchases
EV Dashboard
No in-app purchases
evDash OBD2
- evDash Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- evDash Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- evDash Pro Lifetime$39.90
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