Comparison

CarIQ vs iBolid

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

Head to head
About

CarIQ

Features
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Check engine light on? CarIQ tells you exactly what your car's OBD-II code means — in plain English, right on your phone. Search or browse a library of 900+ diagnostic trouble codes covering every generic OBD-II code plus manufacturer-specific codes for dozens of makes. Pick your vehicle once and CarIQ surfaces the codes that actually apply to it. FREE, ALWAYS: • Full code search across the entire catalog • Code title, category, and urgency at a glance • Plain-language description of what the code means • Save favorites and keep a history of recently viewed codes UNLOCK WITH OBD EXPERT PRO: • Possible causes behind the code • Typical symptoms to watch for • Estimated repair cost ranges • On-device AI explanations powered by Apple Intelligence, tailored to the specific code No obligation to guess, no waiting for a shop appointment just to find out what a code means. CarIQ helps you walk into the conversation informed — whether you're doing your own wrenching or deciding if it's worth a trip to the mechanic. Everything runs on your device. AI explanations use Apple Intelligence on-device processing — nothing is sent to a server. CarIQ is not a replacement for a certified mechanic's diagnosis. Repair cost estimates are general guidance, not a quote. OBD EXPERT PRO SUBSCRIPTION: OBD Expert Pro unlocks possible causes, symptoms, repair cost estimates, and on-device AI explanations. Choose Monthly, Annual, or Lifetime at checkout — exact pricing is shown in the App Store before you buy. Monthly and Annual are auto-renewing subscriptions: payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase, and each subscription renews automatically within 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings. Lifetime is a one-time, non-renewing purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://swiftcodergirl.gitlab.io/cariq/privacy.html

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

CarIQ4 screens
iBolid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBolid at none against CarIQ's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CarIQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iBolid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
CarIQ versus iBolid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarIQiBolid
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnastasiia SokolenkoYerassyl Nurpeissov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CarIQ

Subscriptions2
  • OBD Expert Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • OBD Expert Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBD Expert Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

iBolid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarIQ free?
CarIQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBolid free?
iBolid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CarIQ or iBolid have ads?
Neither CarIQ nor iBolid shows ads.

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