CarscopeFA20 vs G
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CarscopeFA20
This app displays real-time vehicle data from your car's OBD port via Bluetooth. It's designed for TOYOTA 86 and SUBARU BR-Z owners who have purchased the HKS OB-LINK TYPE-FA20 hardware. View 29 different vehicle metrics in various visual formats.
- Real-time vehicle data display
- 29 types of vehicle metrics
- Analog meter, graph, and list views
- Demo mode available
- Bluetooth connectivity
- HKS historical meter design
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HKS OB-LINK TYPE-FA20 extracts vehicle data from the On Board Diagnostics port (OBD) and sends it via Bluetooth to an iOS device (Tablet/Smartphone, etc.). HKS OB-LINK is for TOYOTA 86 and SUBARU BR-Z. Carscope FA20 is an application only for those customers who have bought HKS OB-LINK TYPE-FA20. http://www.hks-power.co.jp/product/electronics/monitor/oblink001/index.html Carscope FA20 is the application which displays 29 kinds of vehicles data received by HKS OB-LINK TYPE-FA20. 〇29 kinds of vehicle data Engine Load, Fuel Pressure, Atalyst Temperature, Exhaust Temperature, Target AF Ratio, Actual AF ratio, Knock Learning Correction, Knock Control Value, Right and Left G, Back and Forth G, Yawrate, Breake(treading stress), Steering Rudder Angle, Battery Volt, Outside Air Temperature, Speed, Engine RPM, Water Temperature, Ignition Timing, AF Correction Value, AF Learning Value, Airflow, Intake air Temperature, Throttle, Intake Manifold Pressure, Injection Time, Accelerator Angle, Engine Oil Temperature, Gear position(AT). 29 kinds of vehicle data in real time View are expressed as various designs, such as analog meter, a graph, and a list. You can try the Demo-mode version of CarscopeFA20 before you buy OB-LINK TYPE-FA20. [Menu]->[Setting]->[Demo mode] This application displays several kinds of vehicle information received by OB-LINK TYPE-FA20 in real-time with a variety of designs. Functions -Display vehicle information -Real-time meter -HKS historical meter design ATTENTION: IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, WARNINGS AND DISCLAIMERS ※Do not use, operate, or look at your iOS device and CarscopeFA20 while driving. Please use CarscopeFA20 responsibly after stopping your car in a safe place. ※It may become very hot in a car depending on weather conditions (especially in places like a dashboard which is exposed to direct sunlight). Therefore, you must use your iOS device under the appropriate conditions (e.g., the appropriate ranges of temperature and humidity) stated in the manual of your iOS device. Using, placing, or leaving your iOS device under very hot conditions might cause deformation, breakdown, battery leakage, explosion, heat-generation, fire, and deterioration of performance and/or life of the device. In addition, heat from the device might cause burns on your skin. ※Your iOS device might consume more battery power than usual in using CarscopeFA20. ※Vehicle data is stored on storage media such as an SD card in your iOS device. Vehicle data cannot be stored without such storage media. ※CarscopeFA20 requires an iOS device with iOS (Version 6.1 or later) and Bluetooth function (SPP profile). WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT CarscopeFA20 WILL WORK ON EVERY KIND OF IOS DEVICE. ※Depending on the Bluetooth connection, the vehicle data might not be displayed or stored correctly. ※Do not leave your iOS device in your car. When you get out of your car, be sure to take it with you. ※Be careful that your iOS device does not drop or move from its installation site while you are driving. ※Take care not to allow the power cord to interfere with your driving while using your iOS device. ※Do not use CarscopeFA20 close to infants or small children. ※CarscopeFA20 might frequently access the Internet; therefore, we suggest that you to sign up for flat-rate access services to the Internet for greater savings with respect to your packet communication fee. ※WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO YOUR IOS DEVICE, IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USAGE OF CARSCOPEFA20. ※WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MONETARY DAMAGES AND/OR LOST PROFITS CAUSED BY ANY DISPLAYS AND/OR WARNINGS RELATED TO CARSCOPEFA20. ※WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS FROM YOUR iOS DEVICE AND/OR YOUR STORAGE MEDIA IN RELATION TO USING CARSCOPEFA20. ※WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR WHILE USING CARSCOPEFA20.
G
This app simulates a driving training tool to help improve driving skills. It uses a virtual ball in a bowl to provide real-time feedback on driving smoothness and awareness, encouraging safer and more comfortable passenger experiences.
- Real-time driving feedback
- Virtual ball simulation
- Customizable warning sounds
- Adjustable ball types
- Zoom and position adjustment
- Layout locking
- Camera mode toggle
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The G-Bowl is a training tool that allows anyone to improve their driving skills by driving without dropping the ball. The real G-Bowl made of resin was released in Japan in 2009 and is still widely used for driver education by automobile manufacturers, bus companies, cab companies, and others. G-Bowl Basic is an app version of this real G-Bowl, and we hope that many drivers will use it. How to use 1. Park in a place that is as level as possible. 2. Place your smartphone in the car (you can also stand it on a holder, etc.). 3. Launch this app (the level will be set automatically). 4. Start driving. A warning sound will sound when the ball falls out of the bowl while driving. The goal is to drive from your house to your destination without dropping the ball even once. When you are able to do that, your passengers will feel comfortable and safe. There are three types of balls: oil-filled balls, yarn balls, and ping pong balls. The oiled ball, which is the hardest to drop, is the default. Function - A warning sound alerts the user when the ball falls. - Five types of warning sounds can be selected. - Touching a ball changes the ball type. - The level button (wave icon) re-sets the level at any time. - Pinch to zoom, drag to adjust position. - Lock button (lock icon) to lock the layout. - Camera button toggles camera mode (Auto or Top-down). - The phone can be placed vertically or horizontally. Hint You will find that in order not to drop the ball, you must not only drive by feeling the G's, but you must pay attention to your surroundings, drive predictably, and maintain a safe distance from your car. By the time you feel confident that you can drive anywhere without dropping the ball, your driving will have changed to something great. About support If you have any questions or requests, please contact us from "Support" on the official website. https://en.ifulsoft.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: G at 50% against CarscopeFA20's 0%. CarscopeFA20's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
| Parameter | CarscopeFA20 | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HKS CO., LTD. | Takahiro Ike |
Customer experience
CarscopeFA20
G
In-app purchases
CarscopeFA20
No in-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases









