OBD2 Car Scanner vs Mucar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Mucar
Access professional-level automotive diagnostic functions, including reading and clearing fault codes, viewing live data, and performing special tests. Supports a wide range of vehicle manufacturers and offers a community forum for users to share insights and get support.
- OE-level professional functions
- Full OBD II diagnosis
- Maintenance light reset
- Support for 39+ manufacturers
- Automatic VIN reading
- Professional diagnostic reports
- In-app user community
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1. Profession functions refer to OE level functions, such as read/clear code, data flow diagram, read ECU, drive test, bidirectional special functions, etc. 2.Support full-function OBD II diagnosis, read data flow, freeze frame read IM/real-time data, read/clear fault code, vehicle on-board monitoring/computer system control operation and read vehicle information. 3.Support vehicle maintenance light return to normal. 4.Select any vehicle diagnostic software, covering up to 39 major automobile manufacturers. 5. Support automatic VIN reading and one-key diagnosis. 6. Clear interpretation of fault codes and generate professional diagnostic reports. 7. Be able to communicate with other users within the ThinkDiag community (share/help/support).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mucar at none against OBD2 Car Scanner's 3. Mucar also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). OBD2 Car Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 381). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. OBD2 Car Scanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mucar asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OBD2 Car Scanner against 4.6 for Mucar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Car Scanner has 5.2K ratings behind it against 381, 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 50% of Mucar's.
OBD2 Car Scanner ships an update every 5 weeks, Mucar every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | OBD2 Car Scanner | Mucar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better | 4.6 (381 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews — better | 49.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 381 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 500 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OUTILS OBD FACILE SARL | THINKCAR INC |
Customer experience
OBD2 Car Scanner
Mucar
User reviews
OBD2 Car Scanner
From 5.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Mucar
From 381 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and read codes
- 👍 Good product for DIY diagnostics
- 👍 Reads all blocks and codes
- 👍 Works well for the price
- 👍 Good diagnostic tool
Room to improve
- 👎 Subscription model is expensive
- 👎 Limited functionality on iPhone compared to Android
- 👎 Some features are missing or removed after updates
- 👎 Inconsistent support for car brands
- 👎 Poor translation and localization
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
Mucar
Reported bugs
20 issues- TCM fault cannot be cleared
- App crashes during report generation
- Functions removed after updates (Hyundai, Kia, special functions)
- App crashes or freezes
- Connection errors
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- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Login process fails
- App becomes blank or empty after update
- Cannot read errors
- App crashes when communicating with car
- Data stream issues
- Special functions not appearing
- App not working after update
- Cannot register account
- App not loading or showing white screen
- Cannot read specific car blocks (e.g., ECM)
- SAS reset not working
- App not detecting certain car models
- App not working on iPhone after update
- App not updating on iPhone
Requested features
20 requests- Add Turkish language support
- Add Perodua and Proton car support
- Improve Russian translation and fix abbreviations
- Add VAZ support for iOS
- Add Haval support for iOS
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- Add Chery support for iOS
- Add Citroen support for iOS
- Add Bulgarian language support
- Add CarPlay app support
- Add proper screen scaling for iPad
- Add daily, weekly, or yearly subscription options
- Add more car manufacturers to the iOS version
- Add support for specific car models (e.g., Jeep Renegade Flex 1.8)
- Improve data stream readability
- Add translator for iPhone
- Add full Russian localization
- Improve app interface and design
- Add payment options via phone bill
- Add support for specific car blocks (e.g., ECM)
- Add support for specific functions (e.g., SAS reset)
In-app purchases
OBD2 Car Scanner
- Basic Edition$19.99
- Upgrade to Plus Edition$20.99
- Plus edition$39.99
Mucar
No in-app purchases
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