iOBD2 vs OBDGO PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iOBD2
Transform your iPhone or iPod touch into a powerful vehicle diagnostic tool for VW, SKODA, AUDI, and SEAT cars. Read and clear fault codes with model-specific explanations, accessing more data than standard OBD readers.
- Vehicle diagnostic tool
- Read fault codes
- Clear fault codes
- Model-specific explanations
- Access all compatible ECUs
- In-depth car checks
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iOBD2-VW is an app for your VW/SKODA/AUDI/SEAT car. It makes your iPhone/iPod touch into a cool vehicle diagnostic tool to read VW/SKODA/AUDI/SEAT car data. With this app you can read out VW/SKODA/AUDI/SEAT fault codes like the experts. While OBD Readers are limited to a small number of electronic control units and even a smaller number of fault codes, this app reads out practically all compatible electronic control units. Normally this is only possible with very expensive expert equipment. Now you can check your car yourself in-depth! It provides model specific fault code explanations, and you can even clear the stored VW/SKODA/AUDI/SEAT fault codes - not just OBD! Note: This software can only work with the iOBD2 interface which was activated successfully from XTooltech Company. For more details, please contact the seller.Thanks! Visit the iOBD2 product page for more info: www.iobd2.com
OBDGO PRO
Unlock hidden vehicle features and perform OBD-II diagnostics with this app. It allows you to activate functionalities like wireless CarPlay, disable start-stop systems, and scan/clear trouble codes. Generate detailed diagnostic reports to understand and repair your car.
- Unlock hidden vehicle features
- OBD-II code scanning and clearing
- Generate and share diagnosis reports
- Activate wireless CarPlay
- Disable start-stop systems
- View freeze frame data
- Interactive data stream graphing
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OBDGO PRO besides basic OBD-II diagnosis, vehicle hidden features unlock is available. Let everyone enjoy the fun of modding! 1. Unlock Hidden Features Support Models: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, more available vehicle and year models please check in app. Popular features such as: - Activate Wireless CarPlay - Disable Start Stop - Enable Engine Performance Menu - Change Turn Signal Blicks Times - Change Head Unit Start Animation - Activate G-Force Display More features are waiting for you to explore! 2. OBD-II Diagnosis Vehicle coverage: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Hyundai/Kia, BMW/Mini, Honda/Acura, Volkswagen/Audi, Subaru, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Jeep, Smart, Skoda, Porsche, FIAT, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Landrover, Jaguar, Lexus, Infiniti, Suzuki, Ssangyong. Features such as: - Scan trouble codes - Clear trouble codes - Generate, print, and share Diagnosis Reports - Mode 6 (On-Board Monitoring Test Results) - Smog Readiness Check - Freeze Frame Data - Multiple data streams interactive graphing and logging - Wireless bluetooth connection with vehicle - Metric and Imperial settings 3. Diagnosis Report Diagnosis report is specific to your vehicle's year, make and model. Providing a cryptic code definition by giving you validated fixes for your trouble codes. Save time by using OBDGO PRO to know your vehicle how to repair in advance. OBDGO PRO is a professional scan tool and the APP is free to install, but it does require the purchase of sensor to communicate with your vehicle. Sensor simply connects to your data port located inside your car near the steering wheel. Every car made since 1996 is global compatible can be used anywhere in the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OBDGO PRO at 69% against iOBD2's 17%. OBDGO PRO also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (31 vs 9). iOBD2's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OBDGO PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iOBD2's written reviews are positive against 69% of OBDGO PRO's.
iOBD2 ships an update every 3 months, OBDGO PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iOBD2 | OBDGO PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (9 ratings) | 4.5 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 翔宇 金 | OBD GO TECH CO LTD |
Customer experience
iOBD2
OBDGO PRO
In-app purchases
iOBD2
No in-app purchases
OBDGO PRO
No in-app purchases
