Carista OBD2
What is Carista OBD2?
Carista OBD2 is a utilities app that connects to a car's OBD port to diagnose warning lights, read and reset fault codes, and monitor live vehicle data. It also offers vehicle personalization and DIY service procedures such as electronic parking brake service, service due indicator reset and tire pressure sensor registration. Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware.
Pricing. Carista OBD2 is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking warning lights and reading fault codes before a workshop visit
- Viewing live engine data on supported cars with Apple CarPlay
- Resetting the service due indicator or registering tire pressure sensors
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Why this app is in S tier
Carista OBD2 scores 91 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 80, App Store search rank 92, 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
Carista lets you diagnose warning lights, read and reset fault codes, monitor live vehicle data, customize your car, and perform DIY service procedures - all from your phone. Save hours and thousands of dollars in unnecessary workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization. Trusted by 3+ million users worldwide, Carista supports 30+ car brands, offers SFD & SFD2 compatibility, and brings 10+ years of leadership in the OBD2 industry. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO) Unlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves. • Gauge needle sweep at startup • Start screen logo • Virtual instrument cluster themes • Daytime running lights • Coming-home and leaving-home lights • Throttle response behavior And many more ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO) Go beyond the Check Engine Light. Diagnose multiple electronic control modules, including ABS, airbag, SRS, Engine, Transmission, and manufacturer-specific systems. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes before visiting a workshop. SEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO) Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include: • Engine and
Compare in Car Diagnostics
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 91 / 100 | 92 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.6 ★ | 4.9 ★ |
| Ratings | 4.2K | 25.9K | 42.2K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 1d ago | 9d ago | 8d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Carista OBD2
Is Carista OBD2 free?
It is free to download. Features marked (PRO) are described, but the listing does not state their price or any in-app purchases.
Which cars are supported?
30+ car brands, including Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen. Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware, according to the supported cars page linked in the listing.
Do I need a special scanner?
The app is best paired with the Carista EVO Scanner. It also works with selected OBDLink scanners, Kiwi3 and genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 scanners. The white Carista OBD Scanner is not compatible with Ford or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+.
What is Carista OBD2 good for?
Carista OBD2 is built for checking warning lights and reading fault codes before a workshop visit, viewing live engine data on supported cars with apple carplay, resetting the service due indicator or registering tire pressure sensors. It sits in the car diagnostics list on AppTierList.
Is Carista OBD2 worth it?
Carista OBD2 is S tier, ranked #7 of 18 car diagnostic apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 4,215 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 6 apps rank above it.
How does Carista OBD2 compare to FIXD OBD2 Scanner?
Carista OBD2 is S tier at 91; FIXD OBD2 Scanner is S tier at 92. FIXD OBD2 Scanner ranks higher. Carista OBD2 is free to download, FIXD OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Carista OBD2 updated?
Carista OBD2 was updated 1 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Car Diagnostics
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #7 of 18
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 4,215
- Current version
- (1 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Checking warning lights and reading fault codes before a workshop visit, Viewing live engine data on supported cars with Apple CarPlay, Resetting the service due indicator or registering tire pressure sensors
- Requires
- iOS 16.4 or later
- Size
- 142 MB
- Age rating
- 17+
- Languages
- 13
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed