Comparison

AutoCheck OBD vs OpenOBD

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

Head to head
About

AutoCheck OBD

Transform your iPhone into a professional OBD-II scanner. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes with plain-language explanations, view live engine data in real-time, and generate comprehensive diagnostic reports. Explore all features with a demo mode before connecting an adapter.

Highlights
  • Read and clear DTCs
  • Plain-language code descriptions
  • Live engine data dashboard
  • Freeze-frame data capture
  • Shareable PDF diagnostic reports
  • Demo Mode for exploration
  • Multi-language support
Features
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AutoCheck OBD turns your iPhone into a professional-grade OBD-II scanner. Connect any ELM327-compatible adapter over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and see what your car's computer is really doing — in real time. DIAGNOSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) • Clear, plain-language descriptions with likely causes and symptoms • Freeze-frame data captured at the moment the fault occurred LIVE ENGINE DATA • RPM, speed, coolant temperature, engine load and throttle position • Fuel level, intake air temperature, MAF, timing advance and more • A clean, easy-to-read dashboard that updates as you drive BUILT FOR EVERY DRIVER • Works with inexpensive ELM327 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters • Share a complete diagnostic report as a PDF • Demo Mode lets you explore every feature with no adapter connected • Available in 11 languages, matching your device automatically Whether you're inspecting a used car, chasing down a warning light, or just curious about what's under the hood, AutoCheck OBD gives you real answers — no expensive shop tools required. Note: Requires an ELM327-compatible OBD-II adapter (sold separately).

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

AutoCheck OBD4 screens
OpenOBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenOBD at 4.8 against AutoCheck OBD's 4.0. OpenOBD also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenOBD holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCheck OBD ships an update every 2 months, OpenOBD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AutoCheck OBD versus OpenOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCheck OBDOpenOBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.116.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSubin ReviOsman Cengeri

Customer experience

AutoCheck OBD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OpenOBD

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AutoCheck OBD

No in-app purchases

None

OpenOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoCheck OBD free?
AutoCheck OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenOBD free?
OpenOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoCheck OBD or OpenOBD?
OpenOBD is rated higher. AutoCheck OBD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenOBD averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do AutoCheck OBD or OpenOBD have ads?
Neither AutoCheck OBD nor OpenOBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCheck OBD or OpenOBD?
AutoCheck OBD ships an update every 2 months, and OpenOBD every 5 days. Most recently, AutoCheck OBD was updated on October 12, 2026 and OpenOBD on October 28, 2026.

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