Skip to content
DashCommand - OBD-II Gauges app icon#18in Car Diagnostics

DashCommand - OBD-II Gauges

D Tier
Weak · #18 of 18
55
4.2★2.1K ratings
$9.99price
3.7ysince update

What is DashCommand?

DashCommand is an iPhone app that displays and monitors engine and vehicle performance and fuel economy data from OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles. It can read and clear check engine lights, and includes a skidpad view for lateral and braking Gs, a race track view that maps location and acceleration, and an inclinometer for rolling angle and pitch. It also logs, records and plays back OBD-II and acceleration data, and requires a separately purchased compatible hardware interface.

Pricing. DashCommand - OBD-II Gauges is $9.99 to download on the App Store.

Good for

  • Monitoring engine and fuel economy data while driving
  • Reading and clearing check engine lights
  • Recording lap and skidpad G data with a compatible OBD-II interface

Screenshots

1 / 5

Why this app is in D tier

DashCommand scores 55 out of 100: rating 75, rating count 75, App Store search rank 68, update recency 0. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and D tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Transform your iPhone into a customizable display and monitoring system. DashCommand puts you in control - Monitor and data log engine and vehicle performance, fuel economy, and instantly read and clear troublesome check engine lights, all with the easy to use DashCommand app. This app also features a professional skidpad showing lateral and accel/braking Gs with min/max indicators, a race track that visually maps out your location, acceleration and braking as you drive laps around the track, an inclinometer that shows rolling angle and vehicle pitch for off-roading, and the ability to data log, record and playback log files showing OBD-II and acceleration data. DashCommand is a SEMA Show 1st runner-up for best mobile electronics product and four-time SEMA Global Media Award winner! DISCLAIMER: DashCommand requires a compatible third-party hardware interface, purchased separately, to communicate with the vehicle. DashCommand supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. Please verify that your vehicle is OBD-II/EOBD compliant before purchasing! Not all OBD-II compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters. Manufacturer-specific data is avail

Compare in Car Diagnostics

MeasureDashCommandFORScan LiteZUS
TierDDC
Score55 / 10057 / 10061 / 100
Rating4.2 ★3.0 ★4.7 ★
Ratings2.1K1985.2K
Last update1346d ago165d ago230d ago
Price$9.99$6.99Free + IAP

Alternatives

See all 17 ›
  1. Car Scanner ELM OBD2Free + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  2. CarlyFree download · ★ 4.6S
  3. OBD2 Car ScannerFree download · ★ 4.6S

Where else it ranks

Questions about DashCommand

Do I need any other equipment?

Yes. The listing says DashCommand requires a compatible third-party OBD-II hardware interface, purchased separately. Listed options include Auto Meter DashLink, PLX Kiwi 3 and Kiwi 4, OBDLink MX+, GoPoint BT1 and ELM compatible WiFi.

Will it work with my vehicle?

It supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles sold worldwide. It advises verifying compliance before purchase, and notes that not all compliant vehicles support every parameter.

Are there costs beyond the app price?

Manufacturer-specific data is available for select vehicles through in-app purchase. The price of those purchases is Not stated on the App Store.

Is DashCommand free?

No. DashCommand is $9.99 to download.

What is DashCommand good for?

DashCommand is built for monitoring engine and fuel economy data while driving, reading and clearing check engine lights, recording lap and skidpad G data with a compatible OBD-II interface. It sits in the car diagnostics list on AppTierList.

Is DashCommand worth it?

DashCommand is D tier, ranked #18 of 18 car diagnostic apps with a score of 55 out of 100, from a 4.2 App Store rating across 2,142 ratings. 17 apps rank above it in the same list.

How does DashCommand compare to FORScan Lite?

DashCommand is D tier at 55; FORScan Lite is D tier at 57. FORScan Lite ranks higher. DashCommand is $9.99 to download, FORScan Lite is $6.99 to download.

How often is DashCommand updated?

DashCommand was last updated over a year ago, on 2023-02-14, which holds its tier down.

Made DashCommand?Claim the page for free: your own one-liner, a website link and the Verified mark.
Claim for Free

All the facts

List
Car Diagnostics
Tier
D (Weak)
Score
55 / 100
Rank in list
#18 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
$9.99 (USD)
App Store rating
4.2 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,142
Current version
(1346 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Sports
Good for
Monitoring engine and fuel economy data while driving, Reading and clearing check engine lights, Recording lap and skidpad G data with a compatible OBD-II interface
Requires
iOS 9.0 or later
Size
49 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

Ranking refreshed · how it is computed