Comparison

OBDvia AI vs OpenBimmer

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

Head to head
About

OBDvia AI

Features
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OBDvia AI is your personal OBD2 car scanner and vehicle diagnostics tool. Pair any ELM327 OBD-II adapter, scan your car, read fault codes, and get clear answers β€” including offline AI diagnostics running 100% on your device. CONNECT YOUR SCANNER β€’ Compatible with Bluetooth Classic & Wi‑Fi ELM327 OBD2 adapters β€’ Fast connection and stable sessions for everyday car diagnostics β€’ Auto-reconnect for uninterrupted live monitoring READ LIVE VEHICLE DATA β€’ Tracks 90+ real-time OBD2 parameters directly from your ECU β€’ Monitor fuel trims, RPM, speed, coolant temperature, O2 sensors, battery voltage & boost β€’ Interactive live charts, gauges, and vehicle health monitoring in real time CLEAR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & DTCs β€’ Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in 1 tap β€’ Offline DTC dictionary with detailed code descriptions and fix checklists β€’ Check emission readiness status before inspection or after repairs OFFLINE AI CAR DIAGNOSTICS β€’ Built-in AI assistant β€” all vehicle analysis stays private on your phone or tablet β€’ No internet required: download the AI model once and diagnose codes anywhere β€’ Zero server uploads β€” complete data privacy guaranteed β€’ Get plain-language explanations, root causes, and repair advice before visiting a mechanic DIAGNOSTIC SESSIONS & PERFORMANCE β€’ Guided idle and load tests with saved history and instant PDF report export β€’ GPS performance timer: 0–100 km/h (0-60 mph), quarter mile, and braking tests β€’ Vehicle profiles (make, model, year) for accurate diagnostic guidance WHO IT’S FOR β€’ Drivers: Quickly understand why your Check Engine light is on, clear error codes, and save money on workshop scans. β€’ DIY Mechanics & Techs: A fast, reliable OBD-II diagnostic companion in your pocket. REQUIREMENTS Requires an ELM327-compatible OBD2 adapter (Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi). Available parameters depend on your vehicle’s ECU and supported OBD-II PIDs. Scan fast, diagnose smart, and keep your data private. Download OBDvia AI today!

About

OpenBimmer

Features
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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.

Screenshots

OBDvia AI4 screens
OpenBimmer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenBimmer at none against OBDvia AI's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. OBDvia AI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. OpenBimmer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
OBDvia AI versus OpenBimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDvia AIOpenBimmer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size124 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANDREI OSIPAUCodext GmbH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OBDvia AI

Subscriptions2
  • OBDvia Premium - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • OBDvia Premium - 1 Month$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • OBDvia Premium - Lifetime$7.99
None

OpenBimmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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