Comparison

OBD2 Car Diagnostics vs LiLog

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

Features
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OBD2 Car Diagnostics puts a professional-grade fault code reference and vehicle maintenance tracker right in your pocket. Whether your check engine light just came on or you want to stay ahead of routine service, this app gives you the clarity you need. INSTANT DTC LOOKUP Search thousands of OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes by code number, description, or vehicle system. Each code entry shows the affected system, plain-English description, and a severity rating — Critical, High, Medium, or Low — so you know exactly how urgent the issue is. FILTER BY SYSTEM AND SEVERITY Quickly narrow results by vehicle system (engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, EVAP, and more) or by severity. Save codes you care about with a single tap and review them anytime in the Saved tab. MULTI-VEHICLE GARAGE Add all your cars, trucks, or motorcycles. Each vehicle shows its current odometer reading and a colour-coded maintenance health ring at a glance. Track make, model, year, and mileage for every vehicle in one place. MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Set odometer-based service reminders for oil changes, tyre rotations, brake inspections, air filters, and more. The Dashboard immediately surfaces any service that is due or overdue so nothing slips through the cracks. SERVICE HISTORY AND COST TRACKING Log every service visit with date, odometer, cost, and notes. View running totals per vehicle and share a full service report as plain text whenever you need it for insurance, resale, or your own records. Key features: - Offline DTC database — no internet connection required - Severity ratings: Critical, High, Medium, Low - Filter by category and severity simultaneously - Save and manage fault codes per vehicle - Odometer-based maintenance reminders - Full service log with cost tracking - Share vehicle reports in plain text - Dark mode support

About

LiLog

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LiLog is a mobile CAN log analysis tool designed for automotive ECU engineers, testers, and developers. Analyze CAN traces directly on your iPhone or iPad without carrying a laptop. Quickly inspect messages, decode signals with DBC files, and troubleshoot vehicle issues anytime, anywhere. FEATURES • Offline CAN Log Analysis View and analyze CAN logs locally without requiring a network connection. • DBC Signal Decoding Import DBC files and decode raw CAN frames into readable engineering signals. • Fast Filtering & Search Quickly filter messages and locate important signals in large log files. • Multi-Format Log Support Supports common CAN log formats used in automotive development and testing workflows. • Mobile Engineering Workflow Ideal for vehicle testing, road tests, ECU debugging, integration testing, and issue investigation. BUILT FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS LiLog focuses on real engineering workflows instead of generic OBD monitoring tools. Whether you are working on ECU development, CAN network debugging, validation testing, or field troubleshooting, LiLog helps reduce the time required to inspect logs and locate abnormal vehicle behavior. Carry a lightweight CAN analysis tool in your pocket and analyze logs wherever your work takes you. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OBD2 Car Diagnostics3 screens
LiLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBD2 Car Diagnostics at none against LiLog's 2. LiLog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. LiLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. OBD2 Car Diagnostics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
OBD2 Car Diagnostics versus LiLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Car DiagnosticsLiLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinh Phan Nhat Khanhę—„åØƒ 儽

In-app purchases

None

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LiLog

Subscriptions1
  • LiLog$6.991 Month
One-time1
  • LiLog$49.99

Questions

Is OBD2 Car Diagnostics free?
OBD2 Car Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiLog free?
LiLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OBD2 Car Diagnostics or LiLog have ads?
Neither OBD2 Car Diagnostics nor LiLog shows ads.

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