OBD2 Scanner vs RouteUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBD2 Scanner
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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/
RouteUp
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
OBD2 Scanner ships an update every 5 days, RouteUp weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | OBD2 Scanner | RouteUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Kolesnyk | YUNUS CATMA |
In-app purchases
OBD2 Scanner
- DriveTelemetry Pro — Monthly$4.991 Month
- DriveTelemetry Pro — Annual$29.991 Year
- Racing Chrono$1.99
- JDM / Retro 90s$1.99
- Night Recon$2.99
RouteUp
- Mountly$1.991 Month
- RouteUpFree








