Comparison

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite vs OBD Mate

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

OBD Mate

Diagnose vehicle faults and receive driving assistance using your smartphone or tablet. Connect via Bluetooth to read and clear error codes, monitor sensor data, and view custom dashboards for a better driving experience.

Highlights
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Driving assistance
  • Read and clear codes
  • Freeze frame data
  • O2 sensor monitoring
  • Customizable dashboard
Features
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The OBD assistant is a driving companion that can communicate with the vehicle terminal through Bluetooth using smartphones and tablets to complete functions such as fault diagnosis and driving assistance. It not only has rich and comprehensive vehicle detection and diagnosis functions such as fault code reading and clearing, freeze frames, battery voltage, gearbox, and performance testing, but also has a cool instrument panel and driving assistance functions, making driving more fun.

Screenshots

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite3 screens
OBD Mate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBD Mate at none against OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's 1. OBD Mate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 25 months). OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 9%) and rating (2.1 vs 1.8). On price 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. OBD Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD Mate has 115 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's written reviews are positive against 9% of OBD Mate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, OBD Mate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite versus OBD Mate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDII Trouble Codes LiteOBD Mate
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings) — better1.8 (115 ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews — better9.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB365 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ChumakovAutophix Tech Co., Ltd

Customer experience

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

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

OBD Mate

All ratings115 ratings
Positive17.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative77.4%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive9.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
None

OBD Mate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBDII Trouble Codes Lite free?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD Mate free?
OBD Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD Mate?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite is rated higher. OBDII Trouble Codes Lite averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while OBD Mate averages 1.8 from 115 ratings.
Do OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD Mate have ads?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite shows ads; OBD Mate does not.
Which is updated more often, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or OBD Mate?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, and OBD Mate every 5 weeks. Most recently, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite was updated on October 23, 2026 and OBD Mate on October 22, 2026.

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