Comparison

FIXD OBD2 Scanner vs Kiwi OBD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Translate check engine light codes
  • Understand issue severity
  • Maintenance reminders
  • Issue forecasting
  • Emissions pre-check
  • Mechanic hotline access
Features
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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

About

Kiwi OBD

This app transforms your smartphone into a comprehensive automotive diagnostic and performance tool. Monitor real-time vehicle data, diagnose check engine lights, and analyze driving efficiency. It also offers video overlay for performance tracking and data logging.

Highlights
  • Multi-parameter customizable dashboard
  • Fuel efficiency monitoring with DriveGreen™
  • Check engine light diagnostics and code clearing
  • Real-time data logging with video overlay
  • Performance metrics (0-60 times, horsepower, torque)
  • Award-winning hardware interface compatibility
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-Overview Kiwi OBD is a professional dashboard, trip computer, OBD II scan tool, performance meter, driving efficiency monitor and more for your car. Designed in Silicon Valley, California, coupled with the SEMA award winning Kiwi OBD hardware interface by PLX Devices, this Kiwi OBD is 6 Apps in 1 making it the ultimate automotive tool kit. -MultiGauge™ Display up to 125 parameters in 6 preset modes (dashboard, engine, efficiency, trip, gear, and custom). This professional customizable dash was designed to outperform even the most expensive cars. -Fuel Efficiency with DriveGreen™ Drive smarter. Studies performed by fueleconomy.gov show that 33% of fuel is wasted simply by inefficient driving habits. Our proprietary award winning Kiwi Drive Green driving behavior algorithms provide optimal fuel efficiency feedback for any vehicle or driving conditions. Kiwi Drive Green receives sensor inputs, 'learns' your driving styles, and computes it into a 'Kiwi Score.' As you drive, the app conveniently displays your score alongside other fuel efficiency parameters. -Diagnostics Diagnose your check engine light without the hassle of visiting your dealer or mechanic. View the specific Error Codes, Pending Codes, Permanent Codes, Freeze Frame, Readiness Monitors as well as a simple description of the problem, from the convenience of your home. Once the problem has been addressed simply press reset to clear the code. -Data Logging and Video Overlay Capture live video with real-time data overlay. A great tool for driving trips, fleet vehicles, auto cross, and track days, Video Overlay mode simultaneously captures video and sensor readings to provide you with professional video feedback of your drive with superimposed real-time sensor data. Analyze vehicle performance. Select from up to 125 sensors to record, pause, stop, playback and export your data. -Performance (Coming soon) Measure your vehicle's true performance without spending $1000s on dynamometer testing, track testing, or drag strip runs. Kiwi measures real-time horsepower and torque and other metrics such as 0-60 times, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile times, skidpad, inclinometer and more. -Kiwi Hardware Compatibility Kiwi 4 is more than a versatile OBD scan tool. Includes all the features and app compatibility of the Kiwi 3 with the following game changing new features. • 8 times faster than closest competitor with Kiwi OBD App • Integrated Micro SD card for data logging • Integrated speaker with audible warning/alerts • Built-in competition grade accelerometer • Selectable smartphone and self-run mode Kiwi 3 is a feature packed car to smartphone interface. Up to 4 times faster than the nearest competitor, Kiwi 3 uses ultra low power, installs in seconds, and can be left permanently installed in your vehicle. Kiwi 3 is compatible with all standard OBDII protocols and is able to update firmware via Bluetooth. When inserted into your OBDII port, Kiwi 3 sits just 0.68 inches thin making it the smallest, most discrete OBDII adapter. -Available Parameters *Not all OBDII compliant vehicles support all of the following parameters --Engine: Vehicle,Engine Speed Coolant Temperature Short,Long Term Fuel Trims Fuel Pressure,Level MAF,MAP Timing Advance Intake,Ambient Air Temperature Throttle Position Oxygen Sensor Voltages Barometric Pressure Catalytic Converter Temperature ECU Voltage Gear --Fuel Efficiency: MPG, km/l, L-100km 0-5 Min, 0-30 Min, 0-2 Hours Fuel Flow CO2 Emissions Kiwi Score, Smoothness, Drag, Accel, Decel --Trip: MPG, km/l, L-100km $ Used,Saved Trip Distance Traveled Fuel Used,Remaining Fuel Flow Average/Max Vehicle,Engine Speed Average,Maximum Engine Power,Torque Maximum CO2 Emission Rate Average,Maximum Kiwi Score Average --Emissions: Clear,Reset Engine Trouble Code Scan Trouble Codes with Fault Descriptions

Screenshots

FIXD OBD2 Scanner4 screens
Kiwi OBD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FIXD OBD2 Scanner at 60% against Kiwi OBD's 13%. FIXD OBD2 Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (26K vs 37). Kiwi OBD's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). 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. FIXD OBD2 Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Kiwi OBD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FIXD OBD2 Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FIXD OBD2 Scanner has 26K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of FIXD OBD2 Scanner's written reviews are positive against 13% of Kiwi OBD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FIXD OBD2 Scanner ships an update weekly, Kiwi OBD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FIXD OBD2 Scanner versus Kiwi OBD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIXD OBD2 ScannerKiwi OBD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings) — better1.4 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better13.2% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better37
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIXD Automotive IncPLX Devices, INC.

Customer experience

FIXD OBD2 Scanner

All ratings25,808 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews838 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative35.3%

Kiwi OBD

All ratings37 ratings
Positive8.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral1.3%
Negative85.5%

Bugs and requests

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

Kiwi OBD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FIXD OBD2 Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly FIXD Premium$7.997 Days
  • Monthly FIXD Premium7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly FIXD Premium7 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Kiwi OBD

One-time3
  • Video Overlay License$4.99
  • Kiwi OBD Data Logging License$4.99
  • Kiwi OBD Basic License$9.99

Questions

Is FIXD OBD2 Scanner free?
FIXD OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kiwi OBD free?
Kiwi OBD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FIXD OBD2 Scanner or Kiwi OBD?
FIXD OBD2 Scanner is rated higher. FIXD OBD2 Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Kiwi OBD averages 1.4 from 37 ratings.
Do FIXD OBD2 Scanner or Kiwi OBD have ads?
Neither FIXD OBD2 Scanner nor Kiwi OBD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FIXD OBD2 Scanner or Kiwi OBD?
FIXD OBD2 Scanner ships an update weekly, and Kiwi OBD fortnightly. Most recently, FIXD OBD2 Scanner was updated on September 28, 2026 and Kiwi OBD on June 11, 2026.

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