SuData vs DTC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SuData
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Suba - Repair Documents is the ultimate automotive repair reference app for mechanics, technicians, workshops, and car owners. Quickly access essential repair information including service manuals, wiring diagrams, fault codes, technical documents, and diagnostic referencesβall in one place. Repair Manuals Find repair procedures, maintenance instructions, and service documentation for supported vehicles. Wiring Diagrams View electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot circuits and electronic components. DTC Fault Codes Search diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) with explanations and repair references. Technical Documents Access detailed repair documents, technical service information, and system references. Vehicle Diagnostics Support Use technical data to support troubleshooting and repair workflows.
DTC
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DTC-TOOL turns your iPhone into a pocket scanner for heavy-duty trucks. Designed for owner-operators, truck drivers and small fleets needing roadside self-checks and workshop-grade fault reading β no bulky bench scanner required. β’ Read DTCs β active/historical fault codes with plain-language fixes (Cummins, Detroit, Volvo, Mack, Freightliner, Isuzu, HINO & more, auto-detects J1939/J1708 protocols) β’ Clear DTCs β clear stale fault codes after a repair and get back on the road β’ Live PID stream β voltage, oil pressure, coolant temp, RPM, load, DPF soot load in real time β’ DPF care β parked regeneration & soot load reset guidance (ECU-permitted only) β’ VIN reading & ECU parameter viewing β read-only by default; write operations are only permitted when allowed by the vehicle ECU β’ Offline session logs β past scans saved locally to track vehicle trends between service visits How it works: Plug a Bluetooth OBD adapter into your truck, launch the app, and it auto-pairs. No manual protocol configuration required. No OBD adapter on hand? Tap the Help Centerβ tab β Demo modeβ to instantly load a sample J1939 truck: active/historical DTCs, live PID chart, DPF soot status, and clear-DTC flow. No Bluetooth dongle or vehicle required. Note: DTC-TOOL is a diagnostic viewer/guide tool. It does not stream cloud telematics and cannot replace OEM software. Support: [http://www.dtc-tool.com]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DTC at none against SuData's 3. SuData's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SuData sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. DTC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SuData | DTC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nam Nguyen Tien | Shenzhen Huansheng Intelligent Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
SuData
- SUBARU 1 month$4.00
- Subaru 6 months$20.00
- SUBARU 12 Months$38.00
DTC
No in-app purchases








