EOBD Facile vs Dauntless OBD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Read and clear engine fault codes
- Real-time sensor monitoring
- VIN decoder
- Acceleration performance test
- Generate PDF diagnostic reports
- ELM327 adapter quality test
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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
Dauntless OBD
Configure your DauntlessOBD device wirelessly. Access vehicle data streams, diagnostic trouble codes, and manage firmware updates. A DauntlessOBD device is required for full functionality.
- Wireless pairing
- Firmware updates
- Vehicle data streams
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
- Device configuration
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Official configuration app for the DauntlessOBD device. This app will help you with wireless pairing, firmware updates, and common vehicle data streams and diagnostic trouble codes. A DauntlessOBD device from Dauntless Devices LLC is required to use this app. Other devices are not supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dauntless OBD at 100% against EOBD Facile's 55%. Dauntless OBD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). EOBD Facile's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 12). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. EOBD Facile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Dauntless OBD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dauntless OBD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EOBD Facile has 5.2K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of Dauntless OBD's.
EOBD Facile ships an update every 5 weeks, Dauntless OBD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EOBD Facile | Dauntless OBD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.2K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OUTILS OBD FACILE SARL | Dauntless Devices LLC |
Customer experience
EOBD Facile
Dauntless OBD
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
Dauntless OBD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EOBD Facile
- Basic Edition$19.99
- Upgrade to Plus Edition$20.99
- Plus edition$39.99
Dauntless OBD
No in-app purchases
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