Comparison

QR Code Scan Reader vs OBD2 Car Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scan Reader

This utility quickly scans QR codes from a distance and opens links directly in Safari. It allows users to share scanned links via various social media and messaging platforms, and saves scan history within the app.

Highlights
  • Quick and stable QR code scanning
  • Distance scanning capability
  • One-click link opening in Safari
  • Share links via social media and messaging
  • Save QR code data and history
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Great QR Code Scan Reader: - Quickly, Stable & Distance QR Code Scan - 1 Click Open on Safari - Share Link to Facebook, Twitter, Mail, Whatsapp, iMessage, SMS - QR code data saved in the App - Recents and history review! - Universal App (Compatible with iPhone and iPad) - iOS 8.0 Ready!

About

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

Features
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OBD2 Car Diagnostics puts a professional-grade fault code reference and vehicle maintenance tracker right in your pocket. Whether your check engine light just came on or you want to stay ahead of routine service, this app gives you the clarity you need. INSTANT DTC LOOKUP Search thousands of OBD2 diagnostic trouble codes by code number, description, or vehicle system. Each code entry shows the affected system, plain-English description, and a severity rating — Critical, High, Medium, or Low — so you know exactly how urgent the issue is. FILTER BY SYSTEM AND SEVERITY Quickly narrow results by vehicle system (engine, transmission, ABS, airbag, EVAP, and more) or by severity. Save codes you care about with a single tap and review them anytime in the Saved tab. MULTI-VEHICLE GARAGE Add all your cars, trucks, or motorcycles. Each vehicle shows its current odometer reading and a colour-coded maintenance health ring at a glance. Track make, model, year, and mileage for every vehicle in one place. MAINTENANCE REMINDERS Set odometer-based service reminders for oil changes, tyre rotations, brake inspections, air filters, and more. The Dashboard immediately surfaces any service that is due or overdue so nothing slips through the cracks. SERVICE HISTORY AND COST TRACKING Log every service visit with date, odometer, cost, and notes. View running totals per vehicle and share a full service report as plain text whenever you need it for insurance, resale, or your own records. Key features: - Offline DTC database — no internet connection required - Severity ratings: Critical, High, Medium, Low - Filter by category and severity simultaneously - Save and manage fault codes per vehicle - Odometer-based maintenance reminders - Full service log with cost tracking - Share vehicle reports in plain text - Dark mode support

Screenshots

QR Code Scan Reader4 screens
OBD2 Car Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: QR Code Scan Reader at 3 against OBD2 Car Diagnostics's 1. QR Code Scan Reader also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Scan Reader versus OBD2 Car Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Scan ReaderOBD2 Car Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppsNiceLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Scan Reader

No in-app purchases

None

OBD2 Car Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scan Reader free?
QR Code Scan Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBD2 Car Diagnostics free?
OBD2 Car Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scan Reader or OBD2 Car Diagnostics have ads?
Neither QR Code Scan Reader nor OBD2 Car Diagnostics shows ads.

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