Comparison

Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner vs OBD Locator Pro

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

Head to head
About

Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner

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Turn your iPhone into an advanced automotive scanner and professional diagnostic powerhouse with Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner. Designed for car enthusiasts, daily drivers, and workshop technicians, Cortex OBD2 connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your vehicle ECU to deliver instant insights, eliminate mystery dashboard warning lights, and unlock hidden vehicle features. Key Capabilities: - Deep Diagnostic Scanning: Read and clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes across Engine, Transmission, ABS, Airbag, and Body modules. - Advanced DPF Monitoring: Track diesel particulate filter soot mass, regeneration status, and exhaust differential pressure in real time. - Live Telemetry Gauges: Monitor boost pressure, coolant temperature, RPM, fuel rail pressure, and battery voltage with high refresh rates. - AI Doctor Analysis: Instant root cause detection, severity ratings, and actionable repair recommendations for vehicle trouble codes. - Broad Adapter Compatibility: Full support for standard ELM327 Bluetooth, BLE 4.0, vLinker, and OBDLink adapters.

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OBD Locator Pro

Features
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OBD Locator Pro helps you find the OBD-II diagnostic port on your car and, if you own an ELM327 adapter, read your car's fault codes. Completely free, with no account and no ads. FIND YOUR OBD PORT IN SECONDS Every car hides its diagnostic port in a different spot. Pick your make, model and generation, and see exactly where it is, marked on a clear diagram. No more crawling under the dashboard. • Vehicle-specific location and description • Whether the socket is behind a cover, and how easy it is to reach • Step-by-step instructions • Location pinned on real vehicle photos — zoom in and swipe between them SCAN YOUR CAR WITH AN ELM327 ADAPTER Plug in your Bluetooth LE or Wi-Fi ELM327 adapter and connect from the Scan tab to: • Read and clear check-engine fault codes (DTCs) • View live engine data (RPM, speed, coolant temperature, battery voltage and more) • Check emissions readiness / inspection status • Read your vehicle's VIN • View freeze-frame data captured when a fault occurred No adapter yet? Try every scan feature in Demo mode. UNDERSTAND TROUBLE CODES Descriptions and possible causes for thousands of generic and manufacturer-specific codes. Code meanings are stored on your phone, so they still work while you're connected to the adapter's Wi-Fi without internet access. FREE AND PRIVATE No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. English and Turkish, light and dark theme. Note: iPhone works with Bluetooth LE (BLE) and Wi-Fi ELM327 adapters only; classic Bluetooth adapters are not supported on iOS. OBD Locator Pro is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer.

Screenshots

Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner4 screens
OBD Locator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBD Locator Pro at none against Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. OBD Locator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner versus OBD Locator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCortex OBD2 Diagnostic ScannerOBD Locator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsmail ImamogluFahreddin Yusuf Demirkiran

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • MotoCortex PRO Weekly$2.997 Days
  • MotoCortex PRO - Monthly$5.991 Month
  • MotoCortex PRO - Annual$19.991 Year
None

OBD Locator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner free?
Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD Locator Pro free?
OBD Locator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner or OBD Locator Pro have ads?
Neither Cortex OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner nor OBD Locator Pro shows ads.

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