Comparison

OBDLink vs FlightDeck

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
Currently charting
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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

FlightDeck

Features
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For the love of flight. The registrations. The rare types. The window-seat moments. FlightDeck turns the aircraft you fly and spot into a personal collection of holographic cards. Build Your Fleet Keep a card for each aircraft, organized by manufacturer and family. Browse your collection, search by aircraft, airline, or tail number, and save the ones you love in Favorites. Make it Yours Photograph a plane or choose a photo from your library. Show the full photo or switch to a sticker cutout when available. Tilt your phone to catch the foil, turn a card over, or expand it for a closer look. Bring your Flight History Import your flight history to collect the aircraft you've flown. FlightDeck groups flights by tail number and merges new flights onto aircraft you already have. You can also add a flight manually. Look Beneath the Foil Explore aircraft facts, including wingspan, range, cruise speed, and first-flight year. Switch on Blacklight to reveal hidden markings, then share a rendered card from your collection. Made for the Window Seat From a favorite regional jet to an unforgettable long-haul flight, give every airframe a place in your collection.

Screenshots

OBDLink4 screens
FlightDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlightDeck at none against OBDLink's 10. OBDLink's advantage is chart position (#194 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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 10 one-off in-app purchases. FlightDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
OBDLink versus FlightDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBDLinkFlightDeck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#194 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOBD Solutions LLCJohn Chorlog

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

FlightDeck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OBDLink

One-time10
  • Ford 2016 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Toyota 2007 Enhanced$14.99
  • Toyota 2008 Enhanced$14.99
Show 7 more
  • Ford 2018 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2022 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2023 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2015 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Ford 2024 Enhanced$14.99
  • Ford 2017 Enhanced Diagnostics$14.99
  • Toyota 2011 Enhanced$14.99
None

FlightDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBDLink free?
OBDLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightDeck free?
FlightDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OBDLink or FlightDeck have ads?
Neither OBDLink nor FlightDeck shows ads.

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