Comparison

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite vs OBD2 Expert

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 Lite

Access a comprehensive database of OBD II diagnostic trouble codes. Quickly look up definitions for generic and manufacturer-specific codes without an internet connection. Easily copy and share code descriptions.

Highlights
  • Extensive OBD II code definitions
  • Offline access
  • No car model selection needed
  • Copy and share descriptions
  • Supports generic and manufacturer codes
Features
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This app is the most complete OBD II (EOBD) diagnostic trouble code definitions database. This is an ad-supported Lite version, which contains only 2553 description of generic codes (P0...). If extended code is accessible in full version, you will get message "This description is available in FULL version" If you want to get all descriptions you can buy FULL version, which contains more than 18500 error descriptions for almost 50 car manufacturers. 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 cable, 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 are 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

OBD2 Expert

Diagnose and monitor your vehicle's health by connecting an OBD2 adapter. View sensor data, read and reset trouble codes, and analyze diagnostic information. Developers can use it as a hardware simulator or protocol bridge.

Highlights
  • Vehicle diagnostics and monitoring
  • Read and reset diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
  • View current sensor data
  • Analyze Mode 6 diagnostics
  • Load vehicle status files for testing
  • Share vehicle status data
  • BLE/WiFi OBD2 ScanTool simulator for developers
  • OBD2 protocol communication bridge
Features
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OBD2-Expert is the new competent solution for vehicle diagnostics and monitoring. === The Highlights === A) Reveal vehicle problems before visiting the garage. B) Load vehicle status files and try the functionality of the app. C) Share your vehicle status with others and discuss solutions. D) For developers: Use this app as BTLE-OBD2-ScanTool instead of an expensive hardware simulator. E) For learning: Use this app as BTLE/WiFi Bridge and inspect the protocol communication. === The Details === A) Reveal vehicle problems before visiting the garage. Connect an OBD2 WiFi or BLE adapter to your vehicle and select it from the app. View the current sensor data. Load the diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) and inspect the freeze frame data from when the error occured. The component monitoring can tell you about potential problems by showing contiguous and non-contiguous monitors as well as a detailed analysis of mode 6 diagnostics (if supported by your vehicle). If you can fix your vehicle yourself, reset the saved DTC. B) Load vehicle status files and try the functionality of the app. Tired of buying promising apps that don't work? Try this app for free by loading a vehicle status file instead of connecting it to an adapter. C) Share your vehicle status with others and discuss solutions. With this app, you can capture the state of your vehicle including all DTCs and sensor data – either for later diagnostics or to share with other people. D) For developers: Use this app as BLE-OBD2-ScanTool instead of an expensive hardware simulator. Are you developing an OBD2-ScanTool and not having access to dozens of vehicles with their protocols? This app can work as a BLE-OBD2-ScanTool adapter, sparing you the cost of a professional hardware simulator. E) For learning: Use this app as BTLE/WiFi Bridge and inspect the protocol communication. If you want to learn about the OBD2 protocol communication, you can use your BTLE dongle and bridge it via WiFi to another OBD2 app (this requires an iPad Pro where you can run two apps side-by-side or another physical phone or tablet). === Supported Bluetooth hardware === Please note that this App will _not_ work with Bluetooth 2.x or 3.x adapters! This is a hardware limitation which can't be changed. Many very cheap BTLE OBD2 adapters are not Bluetooth 4.0, so please be aware of that. === Closing Note === OBD2-Expert is not a oneshot project. We want to support and continually develop this app. Hold your breath for exciting coming features. Please use the Support-URL to communicate your feedback to us!

Screenshots

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite3 screens
OBD2 Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Expert at 4.1 against OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's 2.1. OBD2 Expert also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 8%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. OBDII Trouble Codes Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OBD2 Expert sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Expert holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Expert has 725 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's written reviews are positive against 8% of OBD2 Expert's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, OBD2 Expert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite versus OBD2 Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDII Trouble Codes LiteOBD2 Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.1 (725 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews — better8.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7725 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ChumakovMichael Lauer

Customer experience

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.5%

OBD2 Expert

All ratings724 ratings
Positive75.1%
Neutral5.0%
Negative19.9%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive8.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative90.5%

Bugs and requests

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OBD2 Expert

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezes during use
  • Fails to recognize compatible OBD2 adapters
  • Inaccurate vehicle information detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle models
  • Implement live data monitoring
  • Include ability to clear diagnostic codes
  • Provide free trial period to test functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
4 purchases

OBD2 Expert

One-time4
  • Operation Mode Bridge$0.99
  • Operation Mode ScanTool$2.99
  • Operation Mode Simulator$4.99
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  • All Features$5.99

Questions

Is OBDII Trouble Codes Lite free?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD2 Expert free?
OBD2 Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD2 Expert?
OBD2 Expert is rated higher. OBDII Trouble Codes Lite averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while OBD2 Expert averages 4.1 from 725 ratings.
Do OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD2 Expert have ads?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite shows ads; OBD2 Expert does not.
Which is updated more often, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD2 Expert?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, and OBD2 Expert every 2 months. Most recently, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite was updated on August 24, 2026 and OBD2 Expert on September 24, 2026.

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