Comparison

RevDash vs OpenOBD

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

Head to head
About

RevDash

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See your car’s live data, understand diagnostic codes, and keep a detailed record of your drives. RevDash brings the information that matters into a clear dashboard built for iPhone. Connect a compatible ELM327 BLE OBD-II adapter to get started. YOUR DRIVE, LIVE Follow speed, engine RPM, coolant temperature, and other available readings on an instrument-inspired dashboard. Fuel data and other readings depend on what your vehicle supports. TRIPS THAT RECORD THEMSELVES When your adapter is connected, RevDash can detect and record your drives automatically. Look back at distance, duration, fuel use, and route maps in your trip history. DIAGNOSTICS IN PLAIN LANGUAGE Read and clear supported OBD-II trouble codes. Clear descriptions help you understand what a warning code means and keep track of diagnostics for each vehicle. INSIGHTS OVER TIME Explore weekly driving patterns and fuel economy trends. On supported iPhones, Apple Intelligence adds on-device driving summaries. THE DETAILS, AT A GLANCE Check recent trip information in widgets, follow live vehicle status on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and view key information with CarPlay. ROOM FOR EVERY VEHICLE Keep separate trips, diagnostics, and settings for each vehicle in your garage. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, subscriptions, analytics, or cloud account. Your driving data stays on your iPhone. WHAT YOU NEED • A compatible ELM327 BLE OBD-II adapter • A vehicle with an OBD-II port • Bluetooth enabled; Location access for route recording Apple Intelligence features require a supported iPhone and iOS version. Available vehicle readings vary by make, model, and adapter.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

RevDash4 screens
OpenOBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenOBD at Free against RevDash's $1.99. On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OpenOBD is free to download; RevDash costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RevDash ships an update every 3 days, OpenOBD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RevDash versus OpenOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRevDashOpenOBD
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua FigueroaOsman Cengeri

In-app purchases

None

RevDash

No in-app purchases

None

OpenOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RevDash free?
RevDash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenOBD free?
OpenOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RevDash or OpenOBD have ads?
Neither RevDash nor OpenOBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RevDash or OpenOBD?
RevDash ships an update every 3 days, and OpenOBD every 5 days. Most recently, RevDash was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenOBD on October 31, 2026.

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