Comparison

Gauge King vs OpenOBD

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

Head to head
About

Gauge King

Features
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Gauge King turns your iPhone into a clean, customisable digital gauge dashboard for your car. Connect a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader and view live vehicle telemetry in a modern dashboard designed for drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer view of what their car is doing. Build your own gauge layout, choose the data that matters to you, and monitor key information in real time. Gauge King can display supported vehicle data such as: RPM Speed Coolant temperature Intake air temperature Throttle position Engine load Battery voltage Fuel-related data as well as shift light layouts, calculated horsepower/Kw data and much more. Gauge King also includes Demo Mode, allowing you to experience the dashboard using simulated telemetry even when you are not connected to an OBDII reader. This is useful for trying layouts, testing gauges, previewing the app, or seeing how the dashboard feels before connecting to a vehicle. Features include: Customisable digital gauge dashboards Audible warnings based on configurable thresholds Apple CarPlay support Compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader support Live vehicle telemetry where supported by the vehicle and adapter Demo Mode with simulated data Performance-inspired gauge layouts Clear connection status Designed for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers Gauge King is built to make vehicle data easier to see, understand, and enjoy. Important notes: Gauge King requires a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader for live vehicle telemetry. Available telemetry depends on your vehicle, OBDII adapter, and supported sensors. Demo Mode uses simulated data and does not show real vehicle information. Gauge King is intended for information and display purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local road rules.

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 • Clean, fast gauges that update in real time • Instant and average fuel consumption TRIP LOGGING • Automatically record your drives with the GPS route on a map • Keeps recording in the background, even with the screen locked • Review distance, duration, speed and fuel for every trip DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear fault codes (DTCs) with plain-language explanations • Check-engine (MIL) status and stored trouble codes • Vehicle info: VIN, fuel type, supported sensors BUILT FOR DRIVERS • Beautiful dark interface designed for the car • Works with affordable ELM327 adapters — no subscription, no account 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.

Screenshots

Gauge King4 screens
OpenOBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenOBD at every 2 days against Gauge King's every 4 days. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gauge King ships an update every 4 days, OpenOBD every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gauge King versus OpenOBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGauge KingOpenOBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark RossOsman Cengeri

In-app purchases

None

Gauge King

No in-app purchases

None

OpenOBD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gauge King free?
Gauge King is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenOBD free?
OpenOBD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gauge King or OpenOBD have ads?
Neither Gauge King nor OpenOBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gauge King or OpenOBD?
Gauge King ships an update every 4 days, and OpenOBD every 2 days. Most recently, Gauge King was updated on October 1, 2026 and OpenOBD on September 28, 2026.

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