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Best Obcd Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our obcd list covers 231+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Obcd Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Car Scanner ELM OBD2Car Scanner ELM OBD2Free4.8★ (32K)YesYesAug 2026
2Carly — OBD2 car scannerCarly — OBD2 car scannerFree4.6★ (9.9K)NoYesAug 2026
3OBDLinkOBDLinkFree4.8★ (12K)NoYesAug 2026
4Car Scanner ELM OBD2 - TorqueCar Scanner ELM OBD2 - TorqueFree4.5★ (15)YesYesAug 2026
5MotorData OBD ELM car scannerMotorData OBD ELM car scannerFree4.6★ (48)NoYesAug 2026
6BlueDriver OBD2 Scan ToolBlueDriver OBD2 Scan ToolFree4.6★ (14K)NoNoAug 2026
7Autmet | OBD2 ScannerAutmet | OBD2 ScannerFree5.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
8Alfa OBD2 Car Scanner ProAlfa OBD2 Car Scanner ProFree was $49.993.8★ (37)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Obcd

Car Scanner ELM OBD2#1

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 by Stanislav Svistunov

The best OBD2 diagnostic tool!
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.8😊(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Monitor your car's performance, diagnose engine issues, and view sensor data in real-time. Customize your dashboard with gauges and charts, and reset fault codes. Supports a wide range of vehicles and offers advanced features for specific car brands.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great with cheap OBD2 adapters
  • 👍 Highly customizable dashboard
  • 👍 Comprehensive sensor data
  • 👍 Helpful error code lookup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Incorrect sensor readings for some vehicles
  • 🐛 Crashes or freezes on some devices
Carly — OBD2 car scanner#2

Carly — OBD2 car scanner by Carly Solutions GmbH Co KG

Diagnose, Code and Service
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.6😐(9.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app allows car owners to diagnose issues, monitor live engine data, and perform maintenance tasks. It offers advanced features like coding hidden car functions and detecting mileage manipulation, helping users save on repairs and understand their vehicle's health.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🚀 Lots of functionality
  • 💡 Useful diagnostic and coding features
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Connectivity and compatibility issues
  • 🔍 Limited functionality for some vehicles
OBDLink#3

OBDLink by OBD Solutions LLC

Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
4.8😐(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Transform your phone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time engine data, and track fuel economy. Generate detailed reports for easy sharing and analysis.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Customizable dashboard
  • 📊 Comprehensive diagnostics
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable Bluetooth connection
  • 🤔 Limited support for newer vehicles

More Obcd apps to explore

4
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 - Torque
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 - Torque
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 - Torque
Fixd & Check Engine Diagnostic
Free

Transform your iPhone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor live vehicle sensor data, and understand check engine light warnings. Works with most vehicles manufactured since 1996 using standard OBD2 adapters.

Read and clear OBD2 trouble codesUnderstand check engine light warningsMonitor live vehicle sensor data
🔧 Utilities
(15)
free with in-app purchases
5
MotorData OBD ELM car scanner
MotorData OBD ELM car scanner
MotorData OBD ELM car scanner
Car diagnostic. Dashboard.
Free

Transform your smartphone into a comprehensive car diagnostic tool. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time vehicle performance, and customize your dashboard for a deeper understanding of your car's health. Includes free engine diagnostics with optional advanced features for specific brands.

Deep diagnostics for up to 25 ECUsOne-touch scan for trouble codesDecode DTCs and clear Check Engine Light
🔧 Utilities
(48)
free with in-app purchases
6
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool
Fear No Fix™
Free

This app turns your smartphone into a powerful OBD2 scan tool. It allows you to read and clear trouble codes, view live data, and generate detailed repair reports for your vehicle. Understand your car's issues and make informed repair decisions.

Read and clear trouble codes (Check Engine, ABS, etc.)Generate professional-grade Repair ReportsAccess Mode 6 and smog readiness data
📊 Productivity
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Autmet | OBD2 Scanner
Autmet | OBD2 Scanner
Autmet | OBD2 Scanner
OBD2 scanner & car diagnostic
Free

This diagnostic tool connects to your vehicle's OBD data via a Bluetooth device. It allows you to read various ECU data and supports common OBD-II protocols.

Reads vehicle ECU dataBluetooth OBD device compatibleSupports OBD-II protocols
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
8
Alfa OBD2 Car Scanner Pro
Alfa OBD2 Car Scanner Pro
Alfa OBD2 Car Scanner Pro
Car Diagnostic Software
Free
$49.99 | 100% OFF

Diagnose your vehicle with this app. Read and clear trouble codes, monitor real-time engine data like speed and RPM, and manage multiple vehicles. Requires an ELM 327 Bluetooth OBD2 adapter.

Read and clear trouble codesTurn off check engine lightRead real-time engine data
✈️ Travel
(37)
freemium
9
OBDeleven – OBD2 car scanner
OBDeleven – OBD2 car scanner
OBDeleven – OBD2 car scanner
Diagnostics & customization
Free

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic and customization tool. Easily scan trouble codes, monitor live data, and access advanced features like coding and service functions for a wide range of car brands. Save time and money on car maintenance and personalization.

Basic OBD2 diagnosticsLive data monitoringAdvanced diagnostics for licensed brands
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
10
OBD2 Car Scanner - EOBD Facile
OBD2 Car Scanner - EOBD Facile
OBD2 Car Scanner - EOBD Facile
Torque & ELM327 OBD Diagnostic
Free

Transform your smartphone into a professional car diagnostic tool. Read and clear engine fault codes, monitor real-time sensor data, and perform advanced diagnostics without a mechanic. Supports a wide range of OBD2 compliant vehicles.

Read and clear engine fault codesMonitor real-time sensor dataTurn off check engine light
🔧 Utilities
(5K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Torque OBD Lite - Car Scanner
Torque OBD Lite - Car Scanner
Torque OBD Lite - Car Scanner
Obd2 car scan diagnostic tool
Free

This application allows users to diagnose their car's performance in real-time. By connecting an OBD2 Bluetooth adapter, users can easily communicate with their vehicle and access essential diagnostic widgets. It supports a wide range of OBDII protocols for comprehensive car communication.

Real-time car diagnosticsOBD2 Bluetooth adapter connectivityPopular and necessary widgets
✈️ Travel
(415)
free with in-app purchases
12
inCarDoc OBD2 ELM327 Scanner
inCarDoc OBD2 ELM327 Scanner
inCarDoc OBD2 ELM327 Scanner
Car diagnostic, check engine
Free

This app acts as a car diagnostic tool, allowing users to scan fault codes, monitor real-time engine parameters, and log vehicle maintenance. It helps optimize car performance and control fuel consumption by accessing ECU data.

OBD2 fault code scannerReal-time parameter monitoringLogbook for diagnostics and maintenance
✈️ Travel
(155)
free with in-app purchases
13
OBD Home
OBD Home
OBD Home
Support V011 series products.
Free

This application connects to your vehicle via Bluetooth to provide diagnostic and monitoring functions. It allows for fault code reading and clearing, performance testing, and travel analysis, offering a comprehensive view of your car's health and driving habits.

Fault code reading and clearingInstrument panel monitoringPerformance testing
🔧 Utilities
(48)
free
14
OBD2 Scanner: Torque ELM 327
OBD2 Scanner: Torque ELM 327
OBD2 Scanner: Torque ELM 327
Torque OBD2 Car Scanner ELM327
Free

Transform your smartphone into a powerful car diagnostic tool. Monitor real-time engine data, read and clear trouble codes, and track your vehicle's performance. Customize your dashboard and access repair manuals to understand and fix issues.

Real-time engine data monitoringRead and clear trouble codesPerformance tracking
🔧 Utilities
(927)
free with in-app purchases
15
ActiveOBD
ActiveOBD
ActiveOBD
by Mykhailo Zolotarov
Free

This app functions as an OBDII scanner, offering specialized support for Subaru vehicles (MY2012+). It provides basic parameter readings for free, with a subscription unlocking advanced features like trouble code reading and data logging.

OBDII scanningSubaru-specific support (MY2012+)CVT Oil Temperature reading
🔧 Utilities
(39)
freemium
16
UJS OBDII
UJS OBDII
UJS OBDII
OBD Tool
Free

This professional car diagnostic app connects to UJS OBDII devices via Bluetooth to read and clear fault codes, monitor real-time vehicle performance, and analyze travel data. It supports multiple languages and offers high-speed, low-power data transmission.

Fault code reading and clearingReal-time instrument panel displayVehicle performance testing
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
17
Torque OBD2 Pro-Car Check Tool
Torque OBD2 Pro-Car Check Tool
Torque OBD2 Pro-Car Check Tool
Live data and maintenance log
Free

Transform your phone into a smart car tool. Connect via Bluetooth to read error codes, monitor live data, and log maintenance. Stay organized and ensure road safety with this vehicle companion.

Bluetooth OBD2 connectionRead diagnostic trouble codesMonitor live vehicle data
📊 Productivity
(3)
subscription
18
ALFA OBD - Car Diagnostic App
ALFA OBD - Car Diagnostic App
ALFA OBD - Car Diagnostic App
Automotive Link & Finance App
Free

This app connects to your vehicle via Bluetooth OBD adapter to provide real-time car data analysis and diagnostics. It also includes advanced tools for managing vehicle finances, tracking expenses, and monitoring income.

Bluetooth OBD connectionReal-time car data scanningVehicle finance management
📊 Productivity
(106)
subscription
19
OBD2™ Car Scanner・ELM 327 Scan
OBD2™ Car Scanner・ELM 327 Scan
OBD2™ Car Scanner・ELM 327 Scan
OBD Diagnostics・Repair Doctor
Free

Transform your smartphone into a powerful OBD2 diagnostic tool. Read and clear fault codes, monitor real-time performance metrics, and test your vehicle's acceleration and emissions. Compatible with a wide range of car brands and OBD2 scanners.

Universal OBD2 scanner compatibilityRead and erase fault codesReal-time performance metrics
🔧 Utilities
(13)
freemium
20
OBDII Scanner ELM327 OBD2
OBDII Scanner ELM327 OBD2
OBDII Scanner ELM327 OBD2
OBD2 Scanner and Trouble codes
Free

This app allows you to scan your car's trouble codes and view live data using an OBD2 Bluetooth adapter. It logs statistics and freeze frames for future reference, storing all diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) on a server.

Scan car trouble codesView live dataLog live statistics
🔧 Utilities
(5)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Obcd

What are the best obcd apps for iPhone?
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 tops our obcd apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 32K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top obcd apps we rank are free to download, including Car Scanner ELM OBD2 and Carly — OBD2 car scanner.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 231+ obcd apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app acts as a vehicle diagnostic tool, performance monitor, and trip computer. It connects to your car's OBD2 engine management system via a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter to display real-time sensor data, read and reset fault codes, and provide detailed vehicle information.
Key features include real-time sensor data display, the ability to read and reset DTC fault codes with a large database of descriptions, customizable dashboards with gauges and charts, extended PID support for hidden information, Mode 06 test results, emission test readiness checks, and accurate acceleration measurements.