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Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Car Diagnostics · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 18
96
4.8★33.0K ratings
Free + IAPprice
3dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad

What is Car Scanner ELM OBD2?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a Utilities app that connects to a car's OBD II port through a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter. It shows real-time sensor data on a customizable dashboard, reads and resets DTC fault codes, and includes a trip computer with fuel consumption statistics. A vehicle's ECU may not provide every sensor the app can display.

Pricing. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Reading and clearing OBD2 fault codes before a repair
  • Monitoring live sensor data on a custom dashboard
  • Measuring 0-60 or 0-100 acceleration times

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Why this app is in S tier

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 scores 96 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 89, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Check what your car is doing in realtime, get OBD fault codes, car performance, sensor data and more! Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU. Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features: 1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want! 2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer! 3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions. 4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved). 5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down! 6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests. 7) Check all of the sensors at one screen 8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details). 9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that give

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MeasureCar Scanner ELM OBD2CarlyOBD2 Car Scanner
TierSSS
Score96 / 10094 / 10093 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.6 ★4.6 ★
Ratings33.0K9.9K5.1K
Latest ratings · 180d4.3 ★ · 20 reviews2.3 ★ · 12 reviews—
Last update3d ago6d ago19d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree downloadFree download

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  1. CarlyFree download · ★ 4.6S
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  3. BlueDriver OBD2 Scan ToolFree · ★ 4.6S

Questions about Car Scanner ELM OBD2

Do I need extra hardware?

Yes. The app requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327-compatible adapter that plugs into the car's diagnostics socket. Recommended brands named are Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink and Veepeak.

Will it work with my car?

It works with vehicles using the OBD 2 standard, most built after 2000, and possibly as far back as 1996. It also says some adapters cause connection problems, and to check carscanner.info for more details.

Are all features free?

The app is listed as free, but the listing says a one-time purchase or a subscription is needed to unlock all features.

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 free?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 good for?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is built for reading and clearing OBD2 fault codes before a repair, monitoring live sensor data on a custom dashboard, measuring 0-60 or 0-100 acceleration times. It sits in the car diagnostics list on AppTierList.

Is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 worth it?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is S tier, ranked #1 of 18 car diagnostic apps with a score of 96 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 32,961 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Car Scanner ELM OBD2 compare to Carly?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is S tier at 96; Carly is S tier at 94. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 ranks higher. Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free to download, with in-app purchases, Carly is free to download.

How often is Car Scanner ELM OBD2 updated?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

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Car Diagnostics (S tier, #1)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
96 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
32,961
Recent reviews
4.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(3 days ago)
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App Store category
Utilities
Good for
Reading and clearing OBD2 fault codes before a repair, Monitoring live sensor data on a custom dashboard, Measuring 0-60 or 0-100 acceleration times
Requires
iOS 13.0 or later
Size
181 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
19
Runs on
iPhone, iPad
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
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