Comparison

AutoCheck OBD vs iBolid

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

iBolid

This app helps you understand your car's diagnostic trouble codes. It translates complex error messages into simple explanations and provides actionable recommendations. Ensure you have a compatible Bluetooth OBD-II adapter to use its features.

Highlights
  • Read standard OBD-II errors
  • Clear explanation of faults
  • Recommendations for action
  • Bluetooth OBD-II adapter support
  • Assess severity of issues
Features
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iBolid — приложение для диагностики автомобиля через Bluetooth OBD-II адаптер. Приложение считывает диагностические ошибки автомобиля и переводит их с технического языка на понятный. Вместо сложных кодов вы получите простое объяснение неисправности и рекомендации по дальнейшим действиям. Возможности: • чтение стандартных OBD-II ошибок; • понятное описание неисправностей; • рекомендации по дальнейшим действиям; • поддержка Bluetooth OBD-II адаптеров. iBolid поможет понять, насколько серьезна неисправность, и принять взвешенное решение: можно ли продолжать движение или пора обратиться в сервис. Для работы приложения требуется совместимый Bluetooth OBD-II адаптер. Функциональность может отличаться в зависимости от марки, модели и года выпуска автомобиля.

Screenshots

AutoCheck OBD4 screens
iBolid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBolid at 5.0 against AutoCheck OBD's 4.0. iBolid also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

iBolid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCheck OBD ships an update every 2 months, iBolid fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AutoCheck OBD versus iBolid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCheck OBDiBolid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSubin ReviYerassyl Nurpeissov

Customer experience

AutoCheck OBD

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

iBolid

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

In-app purchases

None

AutoCheck OBD

No in-app purchases

None

iBolid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoCheck OBD free?
AutoCheck OBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBolid free?
iBolid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoCheck OBD or iBolid?
iBolid is rated higher. AutoCheck OBD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iBolid averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AutoCheck OBD or iBolid have ads?
Neither AutoCheck OBD nor iBolid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCheck OBD or iBolid?
AutoCheck OBD ships an update every 2 months, and iBolid fortnightly. Most recently, AutoCheck OBD was updated on October 31, 2026 and iBolid on October 31, 2026.

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