iXOBD vs OpenOBD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iXOBD
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iXOBD-II es la herramienta definitiva de diagnóstico automotriz para entusiastas de los motores y mecánicos profesionales. Convierte tu iPhone o iPad en un potente escáner OBD2 capaz de leer y borrar códigos de falla, así como visualizar el rendimiento de tu motor en tiempo real. COMPATIBILIDAD DE HARDWARE Diseñada para conectarse de manera impecable, rápida y sin cortes mediante protocolo TCP con el adaptador Kiwi Wifi 2, así como con dispositivos ELM327 Wi-Fi compatibles (como PLXDevices y clones genéricos por Wi-Fi). CARACTERÍSTICAS PRINCIPALES: • Diagnóstico de Nivel Profesional: No te quedes solo en lo básico. iXOBD-II lee códigos de falla Almacenados (Stored), Pendientes (Pending) y Permanentes (Permanent) tal como los escáneres de taller. • Borrado de Fallos: Apaga la luz de "Check Engine" (MIL) con un solo toque y restablece la computadora de tu auto. • Panel de Telemetría (Dashboard): Monitorea RPM, Velocidad, Carga del Motor y Distancia Recorrida con un diseño "Pro" en modo oscuro y gráficos fluidos. • Escaneos Offline (Provisionales): ¿Estás probando un auto en la calle o en un taller sin cobertura celular? Guarda el escaneo vinculándolo al nombre del cliente o vehículo, y consúltalo más tarde. • Mi Garaje: Registra múltiples vehículos (Marca, Modelo, Año, VIN) y mantén un historial ordenado de sus diagnósticos. • Base de Datos y Búsqueda Inteligente: Incluye miles de definiciones de códigos integradas. Si encuentras un código raro, el sistema de Búsqueda Contextual genera consultas automáticas hacia Google y YouTube directamente dentro de la app. • Soporte Nativo para iPad: Interfaz 100% adaptada para aprovechar el tamaño de las pantallas grandes, ideal para usar en el taller. • Bilingüe: Soporte completo en Español e Inglés.
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
iXOBD and OpenOBD are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | iXOBD | OpenOBD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HECTOR CABALLERO HERNANDEZ | Osman Cengeri |
In-app purchases
iXOBD
No in-app purchases
OpenOBD
No in-app purchases









