Comparison

OBDII Trouble Codes vs EOBD Facile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

EOBD Facile

Turn your smartphone into a professional OBD2 diagnostic tool. Monitor engine torque, read and clear fault codes, and access real-time vehicle sensor data. Supports a wide range of vehicles and ELM327 adapters.

Highlights
  • Read and clear engine fault codes
  • Real-time sensor monitoring
  • VIN decoder
  • Acceleration performance test
  • Generate PDF diagnostic reports
  • ELM327 adapter quality test
Features
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EOBD Facile is the OBD2 car scanner trusted by over 5 million drivers. Connect an ELM327 Bluetooth or WiFi adapter and turn your smartphone into a professional OBD2 diagnostic tool - monitor engine torque, read fault codes, no mechanic needed. ◉ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON? Run a complete OBD2 car diagnostic in seconds. EOBD Facile reads and clears engine and transmission fault codes (DTCs) so you know exactly what's wrong. Our code database covers 15,000+ definitions, including manufacturer-specific codes for BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Ford, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot, Fiat, Opel, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volvo, Subaru, Jeep, Lexus and more. ◉ REAL-TIME OBD2 LIVE DATA Monitor your vehicle sensors in real time: engine RPM, coolant temperature, vehicle speed, ignition timing, engine torque, air intake, fuel pressure, EGR, DPF and more. Record sensor sessions and replay them for deeper analysis. ◉ OBD2 SCANNER FEATURES — Read and clear engine and transmission fault codes — Turn off the check engine light from your dashboard — Display manufacturer-specific error codes — Real-time engine torque, RPM and sensor monitoring with live graphs — VIN decoder for vehicle identification — Sensor coherence test for advanced diagnostics — Acceleration performance test (0-60 mph, 0-100 km/h) — Trip recording and data logging — Generate and share PDF diagnostic reports — Built-in ELM327 adapter quality test ◉ OBD2 COMPATIBLE VEHICLES Works with all vehicles compliant with the OBD2 standard (also referred to as OBD-II, OBD 2, EOBD or OBDii). Gasoline cars from 2001, diesel from 2004, and commercial vehicles from 2007 are supported. Thousands of cars verified by our community — check the full list on our website. ◉ EASY CONNECTION EOBD Facile connects to any standard ELM327 OBD2 Bluetooth or WiFi adapter, including klavkarr, Vgate, Veepeak and other compatible car code readers. Plug into your car's OBD 2 port, launch the app, and start scanning. Warning: Many cheap ELM327 clones sold online do not function correctly. Use our built-in adapter test to verify compatibility before buying a new one. Can't find your OBD2 port? Download our free app "Where is my OBD2 port?" to locate it. ◉ UNLOCK PLUS FOR PRO DIAGNOSTICS The PLUS version unlocks manufacturer-specific codes, unlimited sensor recording, PDF reports, VIN decoding, and sensor coherence testing — professional-grade OBD2 diagnostics in your pocket. Download EOBD Facile - the OBD2 car scanner trusted by 5 million+ drivers. ◉ klavkarr.com

Screenshots

OBDII Trouble Codes3 screens
EOBD Facile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EOBD Facile at Free against OBDII Trouble Codes's $3.99. EOBD Facile also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months). OBDII Trouble Codes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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

EOBD Facile is free to download; OBDII Trouble Codes costs $3.99 up front. EOBD Facile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OBDII Trouble Codes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDII Trouble Codes ships an update every 25 months, EOBD Facile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OBDII Trouble Codes versus EOBD Facile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDII Trouble CodesEOBD Facile
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews54.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ChumakovOUTILS OBD FACILE SARL

Customer experience

OBDII Trouble Codes

Written reviews42 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative73.8%

EOBD Facile

All ratings5,157 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.4%

Bugs and requests

OBDII Trouble Codes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EOBD Facile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to some OBD2 adapters
  • Incorrect or missing sensor data
  • Paid version not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle makes and models
  • Improve user interface and data visualization
  • Ability to reset service lights and perform more advanced diagnostics
  • Integrate with vehicle GPS for location-based data

In-app purchases

None

OBDII Trouble Codes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EOBD Facile

One-time3
  • Basic Edition$19.99
  • Upgrade to Plus Edition$20.99
  • Plus edition$39.99

Questions

Is OBDII Trouble Codes free?
OBDII Trouble Codes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EOBD Facile free?
EOBD Facile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OBDII Trouble Codes or EOBD Facile have ads?
Neither OBDII Trouble Codes nor EOBD Facile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBDII Trouble Codes or EOBD Facile?
OBDII Trouble Codes ships an update every 25 months, and EOBD Facile every 5 weeks. Most recently, OBDII Trouble Codes was updated on October 29, 2026 and EOBD Facile on October 31, 2026.

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