Carista OBD2 vs FIXD OBD2 Scanner
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 lets you diagnose warning lights, read and reset fault codes, monitor live vehicle data, customize your car, and perform DIY service procedures - all from your phone. Save hours and thousands of dollars in unnecessary workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization. Trusted by 3+ million users worldwide, Carista supports 30+ car brands, offers SFD & SFD2 compatibility, and brings 10+ years of leadership in the OBD2 industry. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO) Unlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves. • Gauge needle sweep at startup • Start screen logo • Virtual instrument cluster themes • Daytime running lights • Coming-home and leaving-home lights • Throttle response behavior And many more ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO) Go beyond the Check Engine Light. Diagnose multiple electronic control modules, including ABS, airbag, SRS, Engine, Transmission, and manufacturer-specific systems. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes before visiting a workshop. SEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO) Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include: • Engine and turbo information • Launch control count • Mileage information • Airbag crash count • Service interval information • Engine RPM and other performance parameters With supported vehicles, Apple CarPlay lets you view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving. PERFORM DIY SERVICE PROCEDURES (PRO) Handle simple maintenance yourself and avoid workshop visits. Depending on your vehicle, Carista offers: • Electronic parking brake (EPB) service • Service due indicator reset • Tire pressure sensor (TPMS) registration • Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration • Battery registration And other vehicle-specific service functions SUPPORTED CAR BRANDS Carista supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Genesis, 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. Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars BASIC OBD2 FEATURES FOR MOST 2005/2008+ CARS (FREE) Compatible vehicles with an OBD port also get basic OBD2 diagnostics, live data, and emissions readiness tools. EASY TO USE: Locate the OBD2 port • Plug in the scanner • Turn on ignition • Open the app • Pair it with the scanner HARDWARE For the best experience, pair the app with the Carista EVO Scanner. Carista also works with selected compatible OBD2 scanners, including OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth, OBDLink LX, Kiwi3, and genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 scanners. The Carista OBD Scanner (white) is not compatible with Ford vehicles or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+ Volkswagen Group vehicles. Check compatibility before purchasing a scanner. WHY CARISTA? • 3M+ users worldwide — Trusted by millions of drivers to understand, maintain, and personalize their cars. • 10+ years of automotive expertise — Over a decade of experience in vehicle diagnostics and customization. • Official Volkswagen Group partner — Trusted automotive technology with advanced capabilities for supported VW Group vehicles. • 300+ customizations — Hundreds of ways to personalize your car and unlock hidden features. • SFD & SFD2 support — Unlock supported SFD- and SFD2-protected features and customizations on compatible Volkswagen Group vehicles. • 30+ car brands supported — One app for a wide range of popular manufacturers. • One subscription. All Pro features. — Access every Pro feature for your vehicle without buying individual credits. • Regularly updated — New vehicles and features added frequently. Learn more: https://carista.com/ Supported vehicles: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
FIXD OBD2 Scanner
This app translates your car's diagnostic trouble codes into plain language, helping you understand potential issues and their severity. It provides maintenance reminders and offers advanced features like issue forecasting and emissions pre-checks with a premium subscription.
- Translate check engine light codes
- Understand issue severity
- Maintenance reminders
- Issue forecasting
- Emissions pre-check
- Mechanic hotline access
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FIXD makes car care simple and stress-free by translating your car's issues into easy-to-understand language. If your check engine light comes on, FIXD helps you understand the severity of the problem, the potential consequences of continued driving, and what steps you need to take next. Plus, FIXD keeps track of maintenance reminders to help you keep your vehicle running smoothly. With FIXD Premium, you get access to advanced data and deeper insights into your car's health. Unlock features like Issue Forecast to predict potential problems before they happen, Emissions Pre-Check to help you pass your next emissions test, access to our Certified FIXD Mechanic Hotline for help with any car-related questions, and Vehicle History to view the incident and sale history of your vehicle. FIXD Premium helps you stay one step ahead, ensuring your car is always in top shape. All this and more for just $12.99/month or $99.99/year. FIXD Premium is available as an in-app purchase. After your free trial, your iTunes account will be charged, and the subscription will automatically renew (at the original price) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Please note that any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. https://www.fixdapp.com/terms-of-service https://www.fixdapp.com/fixd-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FIXD OBD2 Scanner at none against Carista OBD2's shown. FIXD OBD2 Scanner also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Carista OBD2's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Carista OBD2 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and FIXD OBD2 Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Carista OBD2 against 4.6 for FIXD OBD2 Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIXD OBD2 Scanner has 26K ratings behind it against 4.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Carista OBD2's written reviews are positive against 60% of FIXD OBD2 Scanner's.
Carista OBD2 ships an update every 3 weeks, FIXD OBD2 Scanner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carista OBD2 | FIXD OBD2 Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (4.3K ratings) | 4.6 (26K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | 26K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #39 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prizmos | FIXD Automotive Inc |
Customer experience
Carista OBD2
FIXD OBD2 Scanner
User reviews
Carista OBD2
From 4.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customization options
- 🚀 Efficient diagnostics
- 💡 Helpful for maintenance
- 👍 Great customer support
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires account login
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality
FIXD OBD2 Scanner
From 26K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quickly identifies problems
- 💰 Saves money on mechanics
- 🔍 Provides detailed diagnostic information
- ⚙️ Helpful for DIY maintenance
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🤖 Inconsistent performance across vehicles
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with device
- 🤷♀️ Limited functionality without subscription
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
FIXD OBD2 Scanner
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to detect certain error codes
- Inconsistent Bluetooth pairing
- Subscription charges without user consent
- Inability to cancel subscription through app
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to manually input maintenance records
- Clearer indication of subscription requirements
- Support for more vehicle makes and models
- Improved diagnostic capabilities for advanced issues
- Option to disable subscription upsells
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
FIXD OBD2 Scanner
- Weekly FIXD Premium$7.997 Days
- Monthly FIXD Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly FIXD Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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