Carista OBD2 vs BimmerObd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carista OBD2
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.
- 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
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Carista App is a mobile DIY car mechanic in the palm of your hands - code features, diagnose warning lights, monitor live data, and service your car. Save time and money from visits to the workshop with Carista. Customize your car's behavior, unlock hidden features, diagnose dashboard warning lights, monitor real-time parameters, and perform simple DIY procedures quickly and easily. Advanced app settings available for certain Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Gemini, GMC, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, MAN, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Pontiac, Renault, Saab, Scion, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo models. THE ALL-IN-ONE CAR TOOL -Customize your car's behavior: unlock hidden features, including SFD & SFD2-protected ones, and tailor your car to your preferences. -Diagnose and Reset dashboard warning lights: quickly identify and resolve issues before they escalate into costly repairs. -Monitor real-time parameters: stay informed about your car's health and performance with live data readings. -Perform simple DIY procedures: save on routine maintenance and avoid lengthy workshop visits. SUPPORTED VEHICLES Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dacia, Ford, GMC, Holden, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Check if your car is supported here: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars WHY THE CARISTA APP? - A wide range of car brands supported. - User-friendly and simple: plug the scanner, switch Bluetooth on, press "Connect", see what your car is capable of. - Brilliant customer service. - Frequent updates: new features and brands. -Savings progress tracker: monitor your savings and unlock exclusive offers. HARDWARE Experience the full potential of the Carista App by pairing it with the Carista EVO Scanner (and Carista OBD Scanner-white one-, not compatible with Ford brands and SFD & SFD2-protected 2020+ VAG cars). While Carista App can also be used with other compatible OBD2 adapters such as OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth or LX adapters, Kiwi3 adapter, or a genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 (ensuring it's not fake or defective). Discover more at: https://carista.com/products/carista-evo-obd-scanner PRICING All paid features are available with an in-app purchase of our Pro functionality: an auto-renewable subscription at $59.99 USD/year or $19.99 USD/month. Price may vary based on currency and region. KEY FEATURES (Exact feature availability depends on your vehicle). *CUSTOMIZATIONS Personalization of comfort & convenience features of the car. More than 300 hidden features per brand. -Gauge needle sweep at startup -Start screen logo -Virtual instrument cluster theme -Lights: DRL, coming/leaving-home -Throttle response behavior and more powerful features to enhance your experience! *ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS Perform dealer-level electronic diagnostics (fault code checking and resetting) of all modules in the vehicle, including ABS, airbag, and other manufacturer-specific systems. *SERVICE -Electronic parking brake (EPB) retraction tool -Service reset -Tire pressure sensors (TPMS) -Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration -Battery registration And other helpful tools. *LIVE DATA -Launch control count -Mileage information -Airbag crashes count -Service interval info -Engine Turbo -Apple CarPlay support: view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving And others to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently. *For 2005/2008+ vehicles For all cars with OBD port: Basic OBD Diagnostics Basic OBD2 Live Data Emissions Test Service tools Information and help: https://carista.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
BimmerObd
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Turn your phone into a capable car diagnostic tool. Connect a standard, compatible Wi-Fi OBD-II adapter and read what your vehicle's computer is really reporting — trouble codes, live sensor data, readiness monitors and more. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Read and clear trouble codes. Scan the engine and other control modules for current, pending and permanent diagnostic trouble codes, then clear them after a repair. - Understand every code. A built-in offline library explains what each code means, its likely causes, common symptoms, suggested fixes and a typical repair cost range. No internet connection needed. - Watch live data. Real-time engine speed, vehicle speed, coolant and intake temperature, engine load, throttle position, fuel trims, airflow, timing and more on smooth custom gauges and charts. - Check battery health. Follow charging voltage with clear resting, cranking and charging readouts. - Readiness and freeze frame. See which emissions monitors are ready before an inspection, and view the sensor snapshot captured when a fault was set. - Service resets and guides. Step-by-step guidance for common maintenance procedures. - Reports. Save any scan and export a clean PDF to share with a workshop or keep for your records. - Garage. Store several vehicles and switch between them in a tap. - Knowledge base. Plain-language articles that explain codes, monitors and how the whole system works. COMPATIBILITY Works with most vehicles that support the OBD-II standard — generally cars and light trucks sold from 1996 onward in North America, and from 2001 (petrol) or 2004 (diesel) onward in Europe. Real-time features require a compatible Wi-Fi OBD-II adapter, sold separately by third parties. Demo Mode needs no hardware at all. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your device. No accounts, no sign-ups, no ads and no tracking. Your vehicle data, code lookups and reports stay on your phone. A NOTE This is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with any vehicle manufacturer or adapter maker. Diagnostic information is provided for guidance only — always confirm any repair with a qualified technician. Subscription Information: . Payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon purchase confirmation. . Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. . Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the current period ends. . Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. . If a free trial is offered, unused portions will be forfeited upon subscription purchase. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lntm-s-privacy-policy/4d4e0876-516c-428c-b630-4e9ccd29f174/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/lntm-s-terms-conditions/635273cf-17ef-4330-ba8b-00940c49d9eb/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BimmerObd at none against Carista OBD2's shown. BimmerObd also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Carista OBD2's advantage is chart position (#147 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Carista OBD2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and BimmerObd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Carista OBD2 ships an update every 3 weeks, BimmerObd every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carista OBD2 | BimmerObd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #147 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prizmos | Nguyen Tra My Le |
Bugs and requests
Carista OBD2
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
BimmerObd
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Carista OBD2
- Basic$19.991 Month
- Pro$19.991 Month
- 1 month Pro4 variants$19.991 Month
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- 3 month Pro2 variants$29.993 Months
- Pro5 variants$59.991 Year
- One-Time Diagnostic & Reset$9.99
BimmerObd
- Premium Membership Weekly$8.997 Days
- Premium Membership Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Premium Membership Yearly$49.991 Year
Questions
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