Comparison

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor vs SmartScanPro Bimmer

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

Transform your iPhone into a car diagnostic tool. Read and clear engine trouble codes, monitor live engine data, and check emissions readiness with a compatible OBD2 dongle.

Highlights
  • Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Monitor live engine data
  • Check emissions readiness
  • View freeze-frame data
  • Create custom sensor dashboards
  • Works with compatible OBD2 dongles
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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

SmartScanPro Bimmer

Access real-time vehicle data and perform full system scans to detect and diagnose fault codes. Get detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly. Connects via OBD2 adapters for comprehensive car diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Real-time live data stream
  • Full system scan for fault codes
  • Local database of 9,900+ factory codes
  • Detailed engineering descriptions
  • Recommended fixes for codes
  • Connects via OBD2 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Features
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SmartScanPro — Professional diagnostics and real-time live data stream for your vehicle.The app connects to your car via OBD2 Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapters and grants you instant access to vital factory parameters in real time (Live Stream: RPM, Fuel Rail Pressure, Throttle Position, Turbo Boost Pressure, Engine and Oil Temperature).Utilizing the Full System Scan feature, the app checks every electronic control unit (DME, EGS, ACSM, DSC, TRSVC, FZD) to detect hidden active fault codes. Thanks to a local database of over 9,900 factory codes, you will receive detailed engineering descriptions and recommended fixes instantly on your screen.Subscription Information: • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period ($1.99/mo). • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://apple.com • Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://apple.com Privacy Policy: https://apple.com

Screenshots

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor4 screens
SmartScanPro Bimmer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScanPro Bimmer at 5.0 against OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor's 4.4. OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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

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 and SmartScanPro Bimmer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartScanPro Bimmer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor ships an update every 3 weeks, SmartScanPro Bimmer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor versus SmartScanPro Bimmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto DoctorSmartScanPro Bimmer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreosysGiorgi Gogia

Customer experience

OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor

All ratings6,230 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative61.2%

SmartScanPro Bimmer

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

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

SmartScanPro Bimmer

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
2 purchases

SmartScanPro Bimmer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Pack$1.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor free?
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartScanPro Bimmer free?
SmartScanPro Bimmer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor or SmartScanPro Bimmer?
SmartScanPro Bimmer is rated higher. OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while SmartScanPro Bimmer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor or SmartScanPro Bimmer have ads?
Neither OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor nor SmartScanPro Bimmer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor or SmartScanPro Bimmer?
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmartScanPro Bimmer every 2 months. Most recently, OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor was updated on November 11, 2026 and SmartScanPro Bimmer on November 10, 2026.

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