Comparison

iOBD2 vs AutoSense

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

Head to head
About

iOBD2

This app serves as a reference for standard Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) found in vehicles. It helps users understand fault codes generated by a car's onboard computer, aiding in problem diagnosis.

Highlights
  • Diagnostic Trouble Code reference
  • Fault code lookup
  • Vehicle system diagnostics
  • Problem identification
Features
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Standard Diagnostic Trouble Codes reference book. A Diagnostic Trouble Code is set in a vehicle's on-board computer when a fault occurs in any monitored system. The code number corresponds to the type of fault, and can be used to diagnose the problem.

About

AutoSense

Features
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AutoSense is your all-in-one OBD-II app for vehicle diagnostics, live sensor monitoring, and maintenance tracking. Connect your Bluetooth OBD-II adapter and get a clear view of your car’s health in seconds. AutoSense helps you understand what is happening now, what needs attention, and when your next service is due. What you can do with AutoSense: - Monitor live OBD-II sensor values such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, coolant temperature, fuel level, battery voltage, intake pressure, and more. - Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), including confirmed, pending, and permanent codes. - Clear DTCs after repairs and re-check your vehicle status. - View freeze-frame data to better understand fault conditions. - Track maintenance with oil change mileage/date intervals, oil type, and notes. - Use in-car integration with Apple CarPlay support flow. - Enable Demo Mode to review app functionality even when no OBD-II adapter is connected. Built for both daily drivers and car enthusiasts, AutoSense focuses on fast diagnostics, practical insights, and a clean experience. Important: - Requires a compatible Bluetooth OBD-II adapter (ELM327-compatible recommended). - Available sensors and codes depend on your vehicle make, model, and ECU support. - AutoSense provides informational data and does not replace professional mechanical inspection.

Screenshots

iOBD24 screens
AutoSense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iOBD2 at 4.3 against AutoSense's 13.0. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iOBD2 versus AutoSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriOBD2AutoSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer翔宇 金Daniel Cojocaru

In-app purchases

None

iOBD2

No in-app purchases

None

AutoSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iOBD2 free?
iOBD2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoSense free?
AutoSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iOBD2 or AutoSense have ads?
Neither iOBD2 nor AutoSense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iOBD2 or AutoSense?
iOBD2 ships an update every 3 months, and AutoSense every 3 months. Most recently, iOBD2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and AutoSense on October 25, 2026.

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