Comparison

Bosch Mobile Scan vs Giotto ScanTool

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

Head to head
About

Bosch Mobile Scan

This app allows users to perform vehicle diagnostics using their smartphone when paired with a special adapter. It helps identify and clear diagnostic trouble codes, review emissions status, and access live sensor data for faster repairs.

Highlights
  • Read and erase OBD II codes
  • View emissions status (QuickCheck™)
  • Automatic vehicle identification (AutoID™)
  • Access live sensor data
  • View freeze frame data
  • Vehicle history log (MyGarage™)
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Mobile Scan provides DIYers and Professional Technicians access to vehicle diagnostics using their smartphone when paired with the Bosch Mobile Scan vehicle adapter. Developed by the Global leader in DIY and professional diagnostic scan tools. Mobile Scan provides essential information to diagnose vehicles fast while saving money. •Get the probable solution to a check engine, ABS or Airbag light. Simply connect the adapter to the vehicle and pair with your smartphone to start the diagnostic process. •QuickCheck™ - Review vehicle emissions status (I/M Monitors, Codes). •Read Codes - Read Global OBD II codes and display the definitions. •Erase Codes - Erase Global OBD II codes. •AutoID™ - Automatically identifies most 2000 and newer vehicles for error proof diagnostics. •TrueLink™ - U-Scan will link to all 1996 and newer vehicles. •MyGarage™ - Library of all previous diagnosed vehicles. •Vehicle Activity Log – Detailed history of your Mobile Scan activities. •Screen shot sharing via Facebook and email Powertrain Enhanced Data included free with purchase of adapter: •Get access to Powertrain codes and definitions related to the check engine light for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota vehicles via the manufacturer specific Read Codes Powertrain diagnostic command. •Manufacturer specific code definitions for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Audi, BMW, Daewoo, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Saab, Subaru, Suzuki, Volkswagen, and Volvo. •Freeze Frame data - Details the conditions of the vehicle at the time the trouble code was set. •View and Graph LIVE Data - View RPMs, coolant temperature, oxygen sensor readings and more for a faster diagnosis. Over 300 sensor and data items are available as supported by vehicle. •Unlock CodeConnect™ and access the most likely cause of the check engine light. Get manufacturer specific powertrain DTC fixes. (If CodeConnect™ is owned.) • Enable manufacturer specific Erase Codes diagnostic commands. App Enhancements include: ABS Codes and Definitions- $5.99 per vehicle or $29.99 all manufacturers listed below •Get access to the ABS brake codes and definitions related to the ABS warning light for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan and Toyota vehicles via the manufacturer specific Read Codes ABS diagnostic command. •Unlock CodeConnect™ ABS fixes and access the most likely cause of the ABS warning light (If CodeConnect™ is owned.) • Enable manufacturer specific Erase Codes ABS diagnostic command. Airbag Codes and Definitions - $7.99 per vehicle or $39.99 all manufacturers listed below •Get access to the Airbag codes and definitions related to the Airbag warning light for most 1996 and newer GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Nissan and Toyota vehicles via the manufacturer specific Read Codes Airbag diagnostic commands. •Unlock CodeConnect™ Airbag fixes and access the most likely cause of the Airbag warning light (If CodeConnect™ is owned.) • Enable manufacturer specific Erase Codes Airbag diagnostic commands. CodeConnect™- First vehicle included free with purchase of adapter. Additional vehicles access $12.99 per vehicle or $39.99 all vehicles •Get the next step in diagnosing your vehicle. Access over 4.3 Million Fixes that tell you what is wrong with your vehicle with CodeConnect. CodeConnect is a comprehensive database of over 4.3 million verified fixes for the trouble codes that cause the check engine and ABS warning lights to illuminate. These actual vehicle fixes have been reported and then verified by our team of ASE certified technicians. •Note: You must purchase ABS and/or Airbag Codes and Definitions to access respective CodeConnect coverage for ABS and Airbag warning lights

About

Giotto ScanTool

This professional-grade automotive diagnostic tool provides extensive vehicle coverage and deep system access. It helps repair shops and fleet managers quickly service a wide range of vehicles with features like live data, bi-directional controls, and DTC reporting.

Highlights
  • Professional-grade enhanced coverage
  • Access to ABS, airbag, powertrain, and more
  • Live data and bi-directional controls
  • Adaptive resets and learns
  • DTC report output (XML/PDF)
  • Graphing with pan and zoom
  • WIFI connectivity
Features
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Requires an AutoEnginuity Proline VCI WIFI, available for purchase at www.AutoEnginuity.com. Does not support other hardware. Coverage, coverage, coverage. In the professional repair business getting as much coverage as you can is important to effectively and quickly service any vehicle. We offer professional-grade enhanced coverage options for 58 carmakers. It’s not just the breadth of coverage that’s important—it’s also the depth of coverage. With our enhanced expansions you can have access to ABS, airbag, enhanced powertrain, instrument cluster, transmission, and dozens of other body and chassis controllers. The depth of coverage consists of live data, bi-directional controls, adaptive resets and learns, system tests, and trouble code retrieval and clearing. Whether your a fleet manager, independant repair shop, or a collision repair shop, Giotto will help repair more vehicles quickly and effectively. Powerful features include: DTC report output (XML / PDF), Mode 6 translations, graphing with pan and zoom, integrated FF and FFD (odometer, fault frequency, etc.) with DTC reports, and easy to use WIFI connectivity. *NOTE* Enhanced coverage requires activated ProLine hardware.

Screenshots

Bosch Mobile Scan4 screens
Giotto ScanTool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Giotto ScanTool at 3.3 against Bosch Mobile Scan's 1.9. Giotto ScanTool also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (31% vs 11%). Bosch Mobile Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bosch Mobile Scan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Giotto ScanTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Giotto ScanTool holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 131 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Bosch Mobile Scan's written reviews are positive against 31% of Giotto ScanTool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bosch Mobile Scan ships an update every 10 months, Giotto ScanTool every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bosch Mobile Scan versus Giotto ScanTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBosch Mobile ScanGiotto ScanTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (131 ratings)3.3 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.8% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings131 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB912 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperService Solutions US LLCAutoEnginuity

Customer experience

Bosch Mobile Scan

All ratings130 ratings
Positive17.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive10.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative84.6%

Giotto ScanTool

All ratings44 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bosch Mobile Scan

One-time10
  • ABS Codes and Definitions for Vehicle$5.99
  • ABS Codes and Definitions for Vehicle 2$5.99
  • Airbag Codes and Definitions Vehicle 2$7.99
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  • Airbag Codes and Definitions Vehicle 1$7.99
  • CodeConnect Repair Solutions Vehicle 1$12.99
  • ABS Codes and Definitions 1 Vehicle Upgrade$24.99
  • CodeConnect Repair Solutions 1 Vehicle Upgrade$27.99
  • ABS Codes and Definitions All Vehicles$29.99
  • Airbag Codes All Vehicles$39.99
  • CodeConnect Repair Solutions All Vehicles$39.99
None

Giotto ScanTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bosch Mobile Scan free?
Bosch Mobile Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Giotto ScanTool free?
Giotto ScanTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bosch Mobile Scan or Giotto ScanTool?
Giotto ScanTool is rated higher. Bosch Mobile Scan averages 1.9 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Giotto ScanTool averages 3.3 from 44 ratings.
Do Bosch Mobile Scan or Giotto ScanTool have ads?
Neither Bosch Mobile Scan nor Giotto ScanTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bosch Mobile Scan or Giotto ScanTool?
Bosch Mobile Scan ships an update every 10 months, and Giotto ScanTool every 3 months. Most recently, Bosch Mobile Scan was updated on October 24, 2026 and Giotto ScanTool on October 24, 2026.

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