Comparison

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite vs Partsbond

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

Partsbond

Features
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Partsbond, accurate auto parts query tool.providing users with accurate, instant and comprehensive suto parts information of various automobile makes. At present, we covers 33 brands, including ALFA ROMEO, AUDI, BENTLEY, BMW, BUICK, CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, CHRYSLER, DODGE, FERRARI, FIAT, FORD, HYUNDAI, JAGUAR, JEEP, KIA, LAMBORGHINI, LAND ROVER, LEXUS, MAYBACH, MCLAREN, MERCEDES-BENZ, MINI, MUSTANG, PORSCHE, ROLLS-ROYCE, SEAT, SKODA, SMART, TESLA, TOYOTA, VOLVO,VOLKSWAGEN.

Screenshots

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite3 screens
Partsbond4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Partsbond at none against OBDII Trouble Codes Lite's shown. Partsbond also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Partsbond sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, Partsbond every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite versus Partsbond: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDII Trouble Codes LitePartsbond
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleg ChumakovCloud Auto Parts Paring Co.,Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OBDII Trouble Codes Lite

One-time1
  • Full version$2.99
2 purchases

Partsbond

One-time2
  • Monthly membership$59.99
  • Yearly membership$599.99

Questions

Is OBDII Trouble Codes Lite free?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Partsbond free?
Partsbond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or Partsbond have ads?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite shows ads; Partsbond does not.
Which is updated more often, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite or Partsbond?
OBDII Trouble Codes Lite ships an update every 25 months, and Partsbond every 2 months. Most recently, OBDII Trouble Codes Lite was updated on August 24, 2026 and Partsbond on May 14, 2026.

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