Comparison

OBD2 Scanner vs RouteUp

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Scanner

Features
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Scared of that check-engine light? DriveTelemetry turns your iPhone into a professional OBD2 scanner, a live performance dashboard, and an automatic mileage logbook — all from one cheap adapter. Plug in any standard ELM327 / OBD-II Bluetooth adapter and instantly: CHECK-ENGINE & DIAGNOSTICS • Read OBD-II trouble codes in seconds • Clear the check-engine light right from your phone (Pro) • Plain-English, AI-assisted explanations for every fault code LIVE DASHBOARD • Real-time RPM, speed, coolant, voltage & throttle on 60fps gauges • A value-driven color ramp that reads healthy → redline at a glance • HUD mirror mode projects your speed onto the windshield at night AUTOMATIC TRIP LOGGING — "Strava for your car" • Every drive records itself in the background — no tap required • Distance, max G-force & average fuel economy for each trip • Clean mileage records for tax & business deductions • Unlimited cloud history with Pro APPLE CARPLAY • A distraction-free hub: key vitals, trip start/stop, and code scan MAKE IT YOURS • Premium dashboard skins — Racing Chrono, Night Recon, JDM Retro Start free: live dashboard, basic code reading, and your last 3 trips. Upgrade to Pro ($4.99/mo or $29.99/yr) for automatic logging, unlimited cloud history, code clearing, AI diagnostics, and HUD mode. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RouteUp

Features
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RouteUp is a smart route planning and navigation app built for electric vehicle drivers. It automatically plans the most efficient route and charging stops based on your car's real range, so you can travel with confidence.

Screenshots

OBD2 Scanner4 screens
RouteUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RouteUp at 16.4 against OBD2 Scanner's 26.0. On price, update cadence, 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. OBD2 Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RouteUp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD2 Scanner ships an update every 5 days, RouteUp weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OBD2 Scanner versus RouteUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 ScannerRouteUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleksandr KolesnykYUNUS CATMA

In-app purchases

5 purchases

OBD2 Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • DriveTelemetry Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • DriveTelemetry Pro — Annual$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Racing Chrono$1.99
  • JDM / Retro 90s$1.99
  • Night Recon$2.99
2 purchases

RouteUp

Subscriptions1
  • Mountly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • RouteUpFree

Questions

Is OBD2 Scanner free?
OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouteUp free?
RouteUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OBD2 Scanner or RouteUp have ads?
Neither OBD2 Scanner nor RouteUp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD2 Scanner or RouteUp?
OBD2 Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and RouteUp weekly. Most recently, OBD2 Scanner was updated on October 31, 2026 and RouteUp on October 31, 2026.

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