# OBD2 Car Scanner vs Radio Code Renault

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBD2 Car Scanner | Radio Code Renault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2-car-scanner-eobd-facile/id713921569/reviews) | **[4.6 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-code-renault/id1347826494/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 280 |
| Positive reviews | **54.6% of reviews** | 40.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 68 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OUTILS OBD FACILE SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/694586088) | [thomas Custodio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156962516) |

## What reviewers say

### OBD2 Car Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obd2-car-scanner-eobd-facile/id713921569)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Edition | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Plus Edition | $20.99 | one-time |
| Plus edition | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to some OBD2 adapters
- Incorrect or missing sensor data
- Paid version not functioning as expected

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radio-code-renault/id1347826494)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Radio code pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App does not open
- App crashes frequently
- Incorrect codes generated
- Double charging issues
- Upgrade loop without providing code

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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