Comparison

OBD2 Car Scanner vs CAFlash DCT

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

CAFlash DCT

Features
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FLASHING The app can flash tuned or stock files to your DCT transmission including the popular M3 GTS conversion designed to work on N54 and N55 equipped DCT cars. You can choose the following flash options before writing: - Creep function - Final drive ratio - Launch RPM - Shift noise - Torque punch - Torque reduction - Shift aggression SHIFT MAP EDITOR Every shift point in every shift map: D, D+Sport, S, S+Sport, the incline maps. Pick a gear change, move the pedal slider, and read the exact speed and engine RPM it will shift at. LIVE DATA View and record the following gearbox data: - Gear, clutch pressures - Clutch modes - Oil pressure and temperature - RPM and torque - Drivelogic state - Active shiftmap USAGE AND HEALTH Launch and burnout counts, shift counts for every gear, peak clutch and gear oil temperatures, and how long the oil has spent in each temperature band. Worth reading before you buy a used car, and worth knowing about your own. FAULT CODES Active, information and historic codes, each with a description. Clear them from the same screen.

Screenshots

OBD2 Car Scanner4 screens
CAFlash DCT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAFlash DCT at none against OBD2 Car Scanner's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CAFlash DCT asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OBD2 Car Scanner versus CAFlash DCT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Car ScannerCAFlash DCT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOUTILS OBD FACILE SARLRichard Dodd

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

CAFlash DCT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OBD2 Car Scanner

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

CAFlash DCT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD2 Car Scanner free?
OBD2 Car Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAFlash DCT free?
CAFlash DCT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBD2 Car Scanner or CAFlash DCT have ads?
Neither OBD2 Car Scanner nor CAFlash DCT shows ads.

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