# Carista OBD2 vs LeLink Security

The clearest difference is rating: Carista OBD2 at 4.6 against LeLink Security's 1.0. Carista OBD2 also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). LeLink Security's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Carista OBD2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. LeLink Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

Carista OBD2 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carista OBD2 has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Carista OBD2 | LeLink Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carista-obd2/id954363569/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lelink-security/id1603459402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 142 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prizmos](https://appshunter.io/developer/954363568) | [K SOLUTION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/289670447) |

## What reviewers say

### Carista OBD2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carista-obd2/id954363569)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app acts as a DIY car mechanic, allowing you to customize features, diagnose warning lights, monitor live data, and perform maintenance. Save time and money by handling common car tasks yourself.

**Highlights:** Customize car behavior and unlock hidden features, Diagnose and reset dashboard warning lights, Monitor real-time vehicle parameters, Perform simple DIY car maintenance procedures, Access advanced electronic diagnostics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 month Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 month Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| One-Time Diagnostic & Reset | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Efficient diagnostics
- 💡 Helpful for maintenance
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires account login
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Incompatibility with certain OBD2 adapters
- Customization features not working as expected
- Inaccurate fault code detection

**Requested features**

- Support for more vehicle makes and models
- Offline diagnostics and customization
- Ability to save customization settings
- More detailed error code information
- Improved user interface and navigation


### LeLink Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lelink-security/id1603459402)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Carista OBD2 free?

Carista OBD2 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, Carista OBD2 or LeLink Security?

Carista OBD2 is rated higher. Carista OBD2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while LeLink Security averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Carista OBD2 or LeLink Security have ads?

Carista OBD2 shows ads; LeLink Security does not.

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