Comparison

OBDLink vs TickKet

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OBDLink

Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time engine data, and track fuel economy. Generate detailed reports for easy sharing and analysis.

Highlights
  • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes
  • Display real-time vehicle data
  • Customizable dashboards
  • Estimate fuel economy
  • Log data to CSV
  • GPS tracking of vehicle parameters
  • Full diagnostic reports
Features
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***The OBDLink app exclusively works with OBDLink MX+, OBDLink CX, and OBDLink MX WiFi OBD adapters*** ***The app will NOT function with any other brand of OBD adapter.*** ***MX+ provides Unlimited Free OEM Add-ons, No in-app fees*** Convert your phone or tablet into a full-fledged diagnostic scan tool: read diagnostic trouble codes, clear the "Check Engine" light, check emissions readiness, estimate fuel economy and much more! Key features: - Check and clear diagnostic trouble codes - Read freeze frame data - Display real-time data (over 90 parameters!) - Customizable dashboards - Emissions readiness for each US state - Fuel economy MPG, l/100km or km/l calculation - Multiple trip meters - Log data to CSV format (compatible with Excel) - Retrieve vehicle information including VIN number and calibration ID - Oxygen Sensor Results (Mode $05) - On-board Monitoring Tests (Mode $06) - In-performance Tracking Counters (Mode $09) - GPS tracking - plot vehicle parameters on a map in real-time - Full diagnostic report that can be e-mailed or uploaded to Dropbox - English and Metric units - Support for English, Spanish, French, Greek, Italian, and Czech languages - Free unlimited updates - Ad-free * Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

TickKet

Consolidate all your business travel details into one trusted platform. Automatically organize flights, hotels, and cars by forwarding confirmations. Get real-time flight status, airport security wait times, and destination weather alerts. Effortlessly manage receipts and utilize an AI concierge for travel-related questions and restaurant bookings.

Highlights
  • Automated trip assembly from forwarded confirmations
  • Real-time flight status and gate change alerts
  • Airport security wait time estimates
  • Destination weather with relevant advisories
  • Automatic receipt sorting by trip date
  • AI travel concierge for questions and recommendations
  • Restaurant booking and integration into itinerary
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TickKet turns the mess of business travel into one place you actually trust. FORWARD IT ONCE, IT'S HANDLED Every traveler has their own private TickKet address. Forward a confirmation, or point your company's travel portal at it, and the trip assembles itself: flights, hotels, cars, dining. No copying details between apps. No spreadsheet. KNOW BEFORE THEY ANNOUNCE IT Live flight status with gate changes, delays, and cancellations. A security-wait estimate at your departure airport with a "be in line by" time. Destination weather with advisories that mean something: rain arriving before your dinner reservation, heat you should pack for. RECEIPTS THAT FILE THEMSELVES Scan a receipt and it lands in the right trip pocket automatically, sorted by trip dates. Expense reports stop being a Sunday night problem. HUGO, YOUR TRAVEL CONCIERGE Ask a real question and get a real answer. What's worth eating near my gate. Whether a tight connection is at risk. What to order at the restaurant you booked. Hugo knows your itinerary, so you don't have to explain it. RESERVE THE TABLE, NOT THE HEADACHE Find a restaurant that works for a client dinner, book it, and watch it appear on your trip timeline on its own. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO TRAVEL FOR WORK Not a booking site. Not another loyalty tracker. TickKet is the layer on top: the one screen that tells you what's next and what changed. TickKet is a subscription service at $8.99/month, after a 7 day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms: https://tickket.app/terms Privacy: https://tickket.app/privacy

Screenshots

OBDLink4 screens
TickKet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OBDLink at free with in-app purchases against TickKet's subscription. OBDLink also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). TickKet's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OBDLink sells 73 one-off in-app purchases and TickKet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TickKet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDLink has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBDLink ships an update every 2 months, TickKet daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OBDLink versus TickKet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDLinkTickKet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB29 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOBD Solutions LLCCarat International LLC

Customer experience

OBDLink

All ratings12,280 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive61.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative24.7%

TickKet

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

OBDLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or disconnects randomly
  • Trouble clearing error codes
  • Inconsistent data readings
  • Issues with firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add CarPlay/Android Auto support
  • Improve Bluetooth/WiFi stability
  • Expand vehicle brand coverage
  • Enhance user interface and customization
  • Provide more detailed diagnostic information

TickKet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

73 purchases

OBDLink

One-time73
  • Ford 1999 Enhanced Diagnostic$14.99
  • Ford 2005 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2006 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
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  • Ford 2007 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2010 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2011 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2012 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2013 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2014 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2016 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Toyota 1999 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2007 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2008 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2014 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2016 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2018 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2020 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2011$14.99
  • FCA 2014$14.99
  • FCA 2015$14.99
  • FCA 2017$14.99
  • FCA 2018$14.99
  • FCA 2019$14.99
  • FCA 2020$14.99
  • FCA 2021$14.99
  • Ford 2021 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2022 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2023 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2012 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2015 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2021 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2020 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2025 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2015 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2024 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2017 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2019 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Nissan 2009 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2020 Enhanced$14.99
  • Nissan 2016 Enhanced$14.99
  • Nissan 2018 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2015 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2005 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2022$14.99
  • Toyota 2001 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2016 Enhanced$14.99
  • Nissan 2017 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2006$14.99
  • Nissan 2015 Enhanced$14.99
  • Nissan 2011 Enhanced$14.99
  • Nissan 2007 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2004 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2003 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Toyota 2002 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2024$14.99
  • Ford 2008 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Toyota 2018 Enhanced$14.99
  • Mazda 2013 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2007$14.99
  • Nissan 2013 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2004 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • FCA 2023$14.99
  • FCA 2016$14.99
  • Toyota 2010 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2019 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2011 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2017 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2003 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2012 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2009$14.99
  • Toyota 2006 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2013 Enhanced$14.99
  • FCA 2012$14.99
1 purchases

TickKet

Subscriptions1
  • TickKet Plus7 Days trial$8.991 Month

Questions

Is OBDLink free?
OBDLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TickKet free?
TickKet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBDLink or TickKet?
TickKet is rated higher. OBDLink averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while TickKet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBDLink or TickKet have ads?
Neither OBDLink nor TickKet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBDLink or TickKet?
OBDLink ships an update every 2 months, and TickKet daily. Most recently, OBDLink was updated on October 12, 2026 and TickKet on October 1, 2026.

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