CarIQ vs OpenBimmer

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

OpenBimmer turns a Bluetooth LE OBD adapter into a live dashboard, data logger and diagnostics tool. It is built for BMW turbo engines (N54, N55, B58, S55, N13, S58, S63) and works with any car that has an OBD-II port. LIVE GAUGES - Boost against target, ignition timing, intake, coolant and oil temperature, lambda and AFR, fuel rail pressure, load and more - Peak hold, min and max for every value and a shift light that follows your engine's redline - Choose what every gauge shows DATA LOGS - Record pulls with up to 34 channels - Scrub through them on a multi-channel chart - Export CSV for datazap or a spreadsheet DIAGNOSE - Read stored, pending and permanent engine fault codes with descriptions - Clear codes, check readiness monitors, read the VIN and battery voltage PERFORMANCE TIMER - 0-100 km/h, 100-200 km/h, 0-60 mph, 60-130 mph, 1/8 and 1/4 mile - GPS or OBD speed, history and best times FREE, OPEN SOURCE, PRIVATE - No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your phone. - Source code: github.com/openbimmer/openbimmer (MIT license) WHAT YOU NEED An ELM327-compatible Bluetooth LE adapter, for example Vgate iCar Pro BLE, Veepeak OBDCheck BLE, vLinker BLE or OBDLink CX. No adapter yet? The built-in demo adapter lets you try everything. OpenBimmer reads standardised OBD-II data and never writes software to your car. Never use the app while driving. OpenBimmer is an independent community project and not affiliated with BMW AG. BMW and the engine names are trademarks of their owners and are only used to describe compatibility.