Comparison

EOBD Facile vs OBD Connect

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

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About

EOBD Facile

Turn your smartphone into a professional OBD2 diagnostic tool. Monitor engine torque, read and clear fault codes, and access real-time vehicle sensor data. Supports a wide range of vehicles and ELM327 adapters.

Highlights
  • Read and clear engine fault codes
  • Real-time sensor monitoring
  • VIN decoder
  • Acceleration performance test
  • Generate PDF diagnostic reports
  • ELM327 adapter quality test
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

OBD Connect

Monitor your car's performance in real-time with virtual gauges and graphs. Diagnose and clear trouble codes to understand vehicle malfunctions before visiting a mechanic. Track fuel economy to save on gas.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance monitoring
  • Trouble code reading and clearing
  • Fuel economy tracking
  • Customizable gauges and graphs
  • Car profiles and settings
  • Race track data and drag times
Features
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Track performance of your car in real time with virtual gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic. Don't get ripped off when buying a used car. Run our diagnostics feature and get a vehicle health score. These are just some of the features OBD Connect has to offer. OBD Connect transforms your phone into an all in one performance monitoring and troubleshooting tool for your car. ** Notice - We don't recommend using knock-off adapters as it may not be compatible with the app. OBD Connect features: • Customizable gauges track up to 100 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force, gear display and battery voltage. • Fast polling rate allows for a smoother and more responsive gauges and graphing.* • Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). Over a thousand codes available with description, causes and symptoms. • Metric and Imperial measures. • Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph as many sensors desired at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused. • Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time. • CarPlay, display gauges on car head unit. • Create car profiles and customize settings. • Freeze frame support (mode 02). • Instant horsepower, mpg/kpl fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking. • Read Vehicle VIN number, calibration ID and more (mode 09). • Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit. • High oil/coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot. • HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night. • Emissions test readiness. • Multiple ECU support. • Shift light. • Two themes to choose from. • Landscape mode. • High value sensor gauge notification. • Enhanced PID support for specific manufacturers (mode 22). • Fuel Economy: - Instant and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary. - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks). - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon. - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through. - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets). - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed. - 3 methods of calculation available. For non MAF vehicles. • Race track package: - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking. - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more. - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device. - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends. - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which notifies optimal moment of shifting gears. - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback. - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required) • Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and G-force sensor in four different resolutions. You can record from 90 sensors and up to 5 gauges. • Sensor logger: You can record many sensors at the same time with 5 different refresh rates. Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export to PC/MAC for further analysis. Send real time data to TCP socket (IP Address) over network. ** NOTICE** OBD Connect is compatible with WIFI adapters, OBDLink MX+, Vgate vLinker FS/MS and the following Bluetooth LE adapters: Kiwi 3/4 PLX, Veepeak BLE, Carista BT, LE LElink and VGate iCar Pro/ pro 2, vLinker FD+,MC+ adapter.

Screenshots

EOBD Facile4 screens
OBD Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EOBD Facile at Free against OBD Connect's $9.99. EOBD Facile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 57). OBD Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On ads 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

EOBD Facile is free to download; OBD Connect costs $9.99 up front. EOBD Facile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OBD Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EOBD Facile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EOBD Facile has 5.2K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of EOBD Facile's written reviews are positive against 32% of OBD Connect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EOBD Facile ships an update every 5 weeks, OBD Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EOBD Facile versus OBD Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEOBD FacileOBD Connect
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better3.9 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOUTILS OBD FACILE SARLAlphabit Software Inc.

Customer experience

EOBD Facile

All ratings5,157 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,002 reviews
Positive54.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative38.4%

OBD Connect

All ratings57 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral27.3%
Negative40.9%

Bugs and requests

EOBD Facile

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

OBD Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EOBD Facile

One-time3
  • Basic Edition$19.99
  • Upgrade to Plus Edition$20.99
  • Plus edition$39.99
None

OBD Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EOBD Facile free?
EOBD Facile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OBD Connect free?
OBD Connect costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EOBD Facile or OBD Connect?
EOBD Facile is rated higher. EOBD Facile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while OBD Connect averages 3.9 from 57 ratings.
Do EOBD Facile or OBD Connect have ads?
Neither EOBD Facile nor OBD Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EOBD Facile or OBD Connect?
EOBD Facile ships an update every 5 weeks, and OBD Connect weekly. Most recently, EOBD Facile was updated on November 1, 2026 and OBD Connect on October 29, 2026.

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