Comparison

CarPulse vs iBolid

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

Head to head
About

CarPulse

Features
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CarPulse is an OBD2 diagnostic app that helps car owners read check engine codes, understand what is wrong, and manage vehicle maintenance — using any Bluetooth ELM327 adapter and an iPhone. WHAT DOES CARPULSE DO? CarPulse reads diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from your car's onboard computer and translates each code into a plain-English explanation: what the problem is, what caused it, how serious it is, and whether it is safe to keep driving. It covers over 100,000 DTCs across all vehicle makes from 1996 onward. WHO IS CARPULSE FOR? CarPulse is built for everyday drivers, not professional mechanics. If you have ever been told your car needs an expensive repair and had no way to verify it, CarPulse gives you the information to understand the problem yourself before visiting the shop. WHAT CAN I DO FOR FREE? Read and clear check engine codes. Get plain-English explanations with severity ratings. View live sensor data from 20+ engine parameters (RPM, coolant temperature, fuel pressure, throttle position, engine load, and more). Look up any DTC in the offline database. No account, no email, no trial period. WHAT DOES PREMIUM ADD? Repair cost estimates so you know fair prices before the mechanic quotes you. Smart maintenance schedules based on your vehicle, mileage, and driving habits — with reminders for oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations. Issue forecasting that flags developing problems before they become breakdowns. Freeze frame data, sensor logging, emissions readiness pre-check, unlimited vehicle profiles, and vehicle health reports. WHAT ADAPTER DO I NEED? Any Bluetooth Low Energy ELM327 adapter works — Vgate, Veepeak, BAFX, OBDLink, Konnwei, LELink, and dozens more. Adapters cost $10-25 and plug into the OBD2 port under your dashboard. Every car sold in the United States since 1996 has this port. VEHICLE HEALTH SCORE A single 0-100 score summarizing your car's overall condition, calculated from active fault codes and overdue maintenance items. Track your score over time across multiple vehicles in one garage. CARPLAY SUPPORT CarPulse works with Apple CarPlay, showing live engine data and vehicle health on your car's built-in display while you drive. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Premium: $9.99/year with 7-day trial, or $1.99/month. Premium+: $14.99/year with 7-day trial, or $2.99/month. Adds health reports, data export, extended history, priority support. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html

About

iBolid

This app helps you understand your car's diagnostic trouble codes. It translates complex error messages into simple explanations and provides actionable recommendations. Ensure you have a compatible Bluetooth OBD-II adapter to use its features.

Highlights
  • Read standard OBD-II errors
  • Clear explanation of faults
  • Recommendations for action
  • Bluetooth OBD-II adapter support
  • Assess severity of issues
Features
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iBolid — приложение для диагностики автомобиля через Bluetooth OBD-II адаптер. Приложение считывает диагностические ошибки автомобиля и переводит их с технического языка на понятный. Вместо сложных кодов вы получите простое объяснение неисправности и рекомендации по дальнейшим действиям. Возможности: • чтение стандартных OBD-II ошибок; • понятное описание неисправностей; • рекомендации по дальнейшим действиям; • поддержка Bluetooth OBD-II адаптеров. iBolid поможет понять, насколько серьезна неисправность, и принять взвешенное решение: можно ли продолжать движение или пора обратиться в сервис. Для работы приложения требуется совместимый Bluetooth OBD-II адаптер. Функциональность может отличаться в зависимости от марки, модели и года выпуска автомобиля.

Screenshots

CarPulse4 screens
iBolid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBolid at none against CarPulse's 4. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CarPulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iBolid asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarPulse ships an update every 2 weeks, iBolid fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CarPulse versus iBolid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarPulseiBolid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMOBILE ALCHEMY LTDYerassyl Nurpeissov

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CarPulse

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium+ Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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  • Premium+ Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

iBolid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarPulse free?
CarPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBolid free?
iBolid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CarPulse or iBolid have ads?
Neither CarPulse nor iBolid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarPulse or iBolid?
CarPulse ships an update every 2 weeks, and iBolid fortnightly. Most recently, CarPulse was updated on October 31, 2026 and iBolid on October 31, 2026.

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