OBDII Trouble Codes vs Pfandly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBDII Trouble Codes
Access a comprehensive offline database of over 18,500 diagnostic trouble codes for cars. Simply enter a fault code to get detailed descriptions without needing an internet connection or car model selection.
- Offline OBD2/EOBD code database
- Over 18,500 error descriptions
- No internet connection required
- Simple fault code entry
- Supports generic and manufacturer-specific codes
- Copy and paste error descriptions
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This app is the most complete offline OBD2 (EOBD) diagnostic trouble code definitions database. It contains more than 18500 error descriptions. It is the most full database in market. Very simple to use! You don't even have to select your car model. Just enter your fault code and app will show you all supported descriptions. No Internet connection needed, no longer spend hours to search for single code description, looking at check engine light. If you have usb, bluetooth or WiFi OBDII code reader (ELM327, PLX Kiwi or any other) you need this app for code description because most of code scanners does not contain full DTC (diagnostic trouble code) database and displays only meaningfull numbers. Be prepared for any troubles wherever you are! You can select and copy error description with simple long press on text, and then paste it in SMS, e-mail or wherever you want! If your car supports OBD II or EOBD, then you can already use almost 5000 generic OBDII codes. These codes are from PowerTrain series (P0XXX, P2XXX, P34XX), Body Series (B0XXX), Chassis series (C0XXX), Network series (U0XXX, U2XXX, U3XXX). Also there is a list of more than 13500 additional manufacturer specific codes. Supported manufacturers with specific codes: Acura Alfa Romeo BMW Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep Citroen / Peugeot Daewoo Fiat Ford Geo GM (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac) Honda Hyundai Infinity Isuzu Jaguar Kia Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Mazda Mercedes Mercury Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Oldsmobile Opel / Vauxhall Plymouth Porsche Renault (DF codes) Saab Saturn Scion Subaru Suzuki Toyota Volskwagen Audi Group Volvo Note that it is impossible to create complete OBD DTC database. Manufacturers adding new codes and changing old ones. So if you cannot find your code or if you think that some code not correct anymore, please write us!
Pfandly
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Pfandly – Your Digital Deposit Wallet No more crumpled deposit receipts at the bottom of your bag. Pfandly turns every deposit receipt into a simple, organized digital wallet—so you always know how much your returnables are worth and never lose your deposit money again. Simply scan the barcode on your deposit receipt, or take a photo and let Pfandly automatically extract the details. The app securely stores the value, store, and date. When you're ready to redeem it, open the receipt in full-screen mode—the screen brightness automatically increases to help cashiers scan it on the first try. Features • Scan deposit receipt barcodes with a single tap, or use AI-powered receipt recognition to photograph the entire receipt and automatically fill in the details • Keep track of your total deposit balance and the number of bottles and cans you've returned • Display receipts in full-screen mode with automatic maximum brightness for fast, reliable scanning at checkout • View your history and total savings to see how much your returnables have added up over time • Add custom stores with personalized names and colors • Built-in map navigation back to the store where the receipt was issued • Quick actions—swipe or press and hold to redeem, mark as redeemed, edit, or delete receipts • Light and dark mode support Built for Germany & Austria Pfandly is designed specifically for the German and Austrian deposit systems and is available in both German and English. Get more back. Lose nothing. Save with Pfandly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pfandly at Free against OBDII Trouble Codes's $3.99. Pfandly also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 25 months). OBDII Trouble Codes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On 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
Pfandly is free to download; OBDII Trouble Codes costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OBDII Trouble Codes ships an update every 25 months, Pfandly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBDII Trouble Codes | Pfandly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleg Chumakov | Wesley Obi |
In-app purchases
OBDII Trouble Codes
No in-app purchases
Pfandly
No in-app purchases
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