Comparison

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor vs LeLink Security

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

Head to head
About

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor

Diagnose your car's engine light issues and monitor real-time performance data. This app allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, track fuel consumption, and view sensor data. It's a comprehensive tool for understanding your vehicle's health.

Highlights
  • Read and clear OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
  • Reset Check Engine Light
  • Monitor real-time vehicle data and sensor readings
  • Track fuel consumption
  • Read readiness monitor status for emissions testing
  • Initiate service routines
  • Send diagnostic data via email
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful OBD2 car scanner and diagnose your vehicle yourself. Check why your Check Engine Light is on, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, monitor live engine data, and check emissions readiness — all from your iPhone or iPad with a compatible OBD2 dongle. CHECK YOUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT Don't guess what's wrong with your car. OBD Auto Doctor reads diagnostic trouble codes from your vehicle and provides detailed information to help you understand what they mean. • Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) • Clear Check Engine Light codes • View detailed code descriptions • Read freeze-frame data MONITOR YOUR CAR IN REAL TIME See what's happening while your engine is running with live OBD2 data. • Engine RPM and vehicle speed • Coolant temperature • Fuel system and fuel trim data • Throttle position • Intake air and engine load • Oxygen sensor data • And many other vehicle parameters Create your own dashboard and choose exactly which sensors you want to monitor. CHECK EMISSIONS READINESS Preparing for an emissions or vehicle inspection? Check your vehicle's readiness monitors and see whether your car's emissions systems have completed their tests. WORKS WITH OBD2 DONGLES Connect OBD Auto Doctor to your vehicle using a compatible Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) OBD2 dongle. Compatible dongles include many ELM327-based adapters, OBDLink, Vgate, Linker, Veepeak and other compatible OBD2 interfaces. Please note: An OBD2 dongle is required to connect the app to your vehicle. Dongle compatibility and available features depend on your vehicle. MORE THAN JUST A CODE READER OBD Auto Doctor gives you access to the information your car's onboard diagnostic system makes available. • Read vehicle information • Monitor fuel consumption • View and record live sensor data • Read diagnostic trouble codes • Clear diagnostic trouble codes • Check emissions readiness • View freeze-frame data • Monitor vehicle performance Whether you're trying to understand a Check Engine Light, preparing your car for inspection, monitoring your engine, or simply want to know more about your vehicle, OBD Auto Doctor puts professional-style OBD2 diagnostics in your pocket. Download OBD Auto Doctor and start diagnosing your car today. SUBSCRIPTION OBD Auto Doctor offers optional subscriptions that unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://www.obdautodoctor.com/terms

About

LeLink Security

This application allows users to enable or disable password protection for their LeLink OBDII adapter. It guides users through the configuration process, ensuring secure access to the adapter's functions. The app requires the adapter to be powered on within a specific timeframe for setup.

Highlights
  • Enable/disable password protection
  • Secure OBDII adapter access
  • Device scanning and listing
  • Password management
  • Adapter configuration
Features
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What is supported The app can enable/disable the password protection of the LeLink OBDII adapter manufactured after 2021. When the protection is enabled, user will be asked to enter pairing password to use LeLink's OBDII functions. How to use You can only configure LeLink within 4 minutes after it powers on. Please unplug and replug to power-cycle the LeLink if it has been on for more than 4 minutes. The app will scan and display a list of the LeLink devices. Click the item to configure. The app does not need the pairing password. If you are asked to enter password, you may choose cancel to skip. Please record the pairing password if you enable password protection. Without correct password the LeLink will not perform OBDII functions. After enable/disable the password protection, you should power-cycle the LeLink to make the change effective. If you need help Online FAQ page at http://www.outdoor-apps.com/enginelink.html Send us email at support@ksolution.org

Screenshots

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor4 screens
LeLink Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor at 4.4 against LeLink Security's 1.0. OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 1). LeLink Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LeLink Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor has 6.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor versus LeLink Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto DoctorLeLink Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.2K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews30.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreosysK SOLUTION LLC

Customer experience

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor

All ratings6,206 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews577 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative61.4%

LeLink Security

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Fails to detect existing fault codes
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Incompatible with certain OBD2 adapters

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add support for more vehicle makes and models
  • Improve Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity
  • Provide more detailed diagnostic information
  • Allow clearing of error codes without subscription
  • Add live data dashboards and graphs
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  • Integrate with vehicle maintenance scheduling

LeLink Security

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly (legacy)$4.991 Month
  • Personal, monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium, monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Professional, monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly (legacy)$23.991 Year
  • Personal, yearly$23.991 Year
  • Professional, yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium, annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OBD Auto Doctor Pro (legacy)$29.99
None

LeLink Security

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor free?
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LeLink Security free?
LeLink Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor or LeLink Security?
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor is rated higher. OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while LeLink Security averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor or LeLink Security have ads?
Neither OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor nor LeLink Security shows ads.

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