Mongoose vs AutoCheck OBD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mongoose
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Mongoose是一款利用手机做为遥控发射机，提供了开锁、关锁、开尾箱等功能，赶快下载使用吧
AutoCheck OBD
Transform your iPhone into a professional OBD-II scanner. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes with plain-language explanations, view live engine data in real-time, and generate comprehensive diagnostic reports. Explore all features with a demo mode before connecting an adapter.
- Read and clear DTCs
- Plain-language code descriptions
- Live engine data dashboard
- Freeze-frame data capture
- Shareable PDF diagnostic reports
- Demo Mode for exploration
- Multi-language support
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AutoCheck OBD turns your iPhone into a professional-grade OBD-II scanner. Connect any ELM327-compatible adapter over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and see what your car's computer is really doing — in real time. DIAGNOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) • Clear, plain-language descriptions with likely causes and symptoms • Freeze-frame data captured at the moment the fault occurred LIVE ENGINE DATA • RPM, speed, coolant temperature, engine load and throttle position • Fuel level, intake air temperature, MAF, timing advance and more • A clean, easy-to-read dashboard that updates as you drive BUILT FOR EVERY DRIVER • Works with inexpensive ELM327 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters • Share a complete diagnostic report as a PDF • Demo Mode lets you explore every feature with no adapter connected • Available in 11 languages, matching your device automatically Whether you're inspecting a used car, chasing down a warning light, or just curious about what's under the hood, AutoCheck OBD gives you real answers — no expensive shop tools required. Note: Requires an ELM327-compatible OBD-II adapter (sold separately).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mongoose at every 9 days against AutoCheck OBD's every 2 months. Mongoose also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.1). 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.
Mongoose ships an update every 9 days, AutoCheck OBD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mongoose | AutoCheck OBD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 胜 邓 | Subin Revi |
In-app purchases
Mongoose
No in-app purchases
AutoCheck OBD
No in-app purchases
