Comparison

FIXD OBD2 Scanner vs CipherPigeon

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

CipherPigeon

Features
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Encrypt anything. Send it anywhere. CipherPigeon is a mobile encryption tool that works across every messaging platform — no accounts, no servers, no compromise. Whether you're sending a sensitive message over SMS, email, WhatsApp, or Discord, CipherPigeon encrypts it before it ever leaves your screen. Even if the network is compromised, all anyone sees is meaningless cipher text. TEXT ENCRYPTION Type your message, enter your passphrase, and encrypt it instantly. Copy the encrypted packet and paste it into any app. Your recipient decrypts it with CipherPigeon using the same passphrase. IMAGE ENCRYPTION Lock photos into encrypted .cpg files and share them anywhere. Only someone with CipherPigeon and the correct passphrase can unlock them. KEY VAULT Store and manage multiple passphrases securely on your device for different contacts or use cases. WHY CIPHERPIGEON? • Zero accounts required • Zero cloud storage • 100% on-device encryption • Works on any messaging platform • No data ever leaves your device unencrypted Engineered by Vespera Systems. Encrypt everything. Trust nothing

Screenshots

FIXD OBD2 Scanner4 screens
CipherPigeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CipherPigeon at none against FIXD OBD2 Scanner's 3. CipherPigeon also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). FIXD OBD2 Scanner's advantage is chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, 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. FIXD OBD2 Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. CipherPigeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
FIXD OBD2 Scanner versus CipherPigeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFIXD OBD2 ScannerCipherPigeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIXD Automotive IncVespera Systems

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

CipherPigeon

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
None

CipherPigeon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FIXD OBD2 Scanner free?
FIXD OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CipherPigeon free?
CipherPigeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FIXD OBD2 Scanner or CipherPigeon have ads?
Neither FIXD OBD2 Scanner nor CipherPigeon shows ads.

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