Comparison

OBD2 Car Scanner vs Radio Code Renault

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Car Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a professional car diagnostic tool. Read and clear engine fault codes, monitor real-time sensor data, and perform advanced diagnostics without a mechanic. Supports a wide range of OBD2 compliant vehicles.

Highlights
  • Read and clear engine fault codes
  • Monitor real-time sensor data
  • Turn off check engine light
  • VIN decoder
  • Acceleration performance test
  • Generate PDF diagnostic reports
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

About

Radio Code Renault

This app helps you unlock your car radio by providing instructions on how to find your precode and enter it using various control methods. It supports entry via buttons, stalk control, and remote control.

Highlights
  • Find precode instructions
  • Enter code with buttons
  • Enter code with stalk control
  • Enter code with remote control
  • Subscription management
Features
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To find the precode: - Switch on the car radio and hold button 1 and 6 (in some cases it is necessary to remove the car radio) - The precode is composed of 1 letter and 3 digits. For example: G842, H786, I814 Enter the code in your car radio? With Buttons · Press the "1" button several times for the 1st digit to be displayed · Press the "2" button repeatedly for the 2nd digit to be displayed · Press the "3" button repeatedly for the 3rd digit to be displayed · Press the "4" button repeatedly for the 4th digit to display " · Press and hold the "6" (or "5") button to save code (10 seconds) With Stalk Control · Turn the dial to enter the numbers.    Press the bottom button to move. · Hold down the button to save the code. With Remote Control · Press the [¬] button to turn the dial to enter the numbers. · Press and hold the [¬] button to save code The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Terms : https://sidistribution.wixsite.com/website-6/terms Privacy : https://sidistribution.wixsite.com/website-6/privacy

Screenshots

OBD2 Car Scanner4 screens
Radio Code Renault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OBD2 Car Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Radio Code Renault's subscription. OBD2 Car Scanner also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 280) and review sentiment (55% vs 40%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. OBD2 Car Scanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Radio Code Renault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OBD2 Car Scanner against 4.6 for Radio Code Renault. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Car Scanner has 5.2K ratings behind it against 280, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of OBD2 Car Scanner's written reviews are positive against 40% of Radio Code Renault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD2 Car Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Radio Code Renault every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OBD2 Car Scanner versus Radio Code Renault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Car ScannerRadio Code Renault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings)4.6 (280 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better40.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better280
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOUTILS OBD FACILE SARLthomas Custodio

Customer experience

OBD2 Car Scanner

All ratings5,098 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.4%

Radio Code Renault

All ratings280 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews284 reviews
Positive40.1%
Neutral4.2%
Negative55.6%

User reviews

OBD2 Car Scanner

From 5.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for diagnosing issues
  • 🚀 Easy to use and connect
  • 💡 Provides useful vehicle data
  • 🔍 Able to read and clear error codes

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive for full functionality
  • 🔒 Requires paid upgrade to access key features
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues and app crashes
  • 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

Radio Code Renault

From 280 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works well for many users
  • 💰 Affordable compared to alternatives
  • 🚀 Quick and easy to use
  • 👍 Solves radio code issues
  • 💯 Reliable code generation

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid app, not free
  • ❌ Code not always correct
  • ❌ App doesn't open or crashes
  • ❌ Misleading advertising (appears free)
  • ❌ Double charges or unexpected fees

Bugs and requests

OBD2 Car Scanner

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

Radio Code Renault

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App does not open
  • App crashes frequently
  • Incorrect codes generated
  • Double charging issues
  • Upgrade loop without providing code
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  • Blank white screen with dots
  • Payment issues (purchase rejected, charged multiple times)
  • App freezes on initial screen

Requested features

6 requests
  • Clearly state app is paid upfront
  • Offer a truly free version
  • Improve code accuracy
  • Fix app not opening/crashing issues
  • Provide better customer support for issues
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  • Clarify payment model (one-time vs. subscription)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OBD2 Car Scanner

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

Radio Code Renault

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Radio code pro$1.99

Questions

Is OBD2 Car Scanner free?
OBD2 Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radio Code Renault free?
Radio Code Renault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Car Scanner or Radio Code Renault?
Radio Code Renault is rated higher. OBD2 Car Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Radio Code Renault averages 4.6 from 280 ratings.
Do OBD2 Car Scanner or Radio Code Renault have ads?
Neither OBD2 Car Scanner nor Radio Code Renault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD2 Car Scanner or Radio Code Renault?
OBD2 Car Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Radio Code Renault every 6 weeks. Most recently, OBD2 Car Scanner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Radio Code Renault on October 25, 2026.

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