OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor
What is OBD2 Scanner?
OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor is a Utilities app for iPhone and iPad that connects to a vehicle through a compatible Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or BLE OBD2 dongle. It reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes, shows freeze-frame data and live sensor readings, and checks emissions readiness monitors. The app is free to download and lists in-app purchases.
Pricing. OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto Doctor is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Understanding why the Check Engine Light is on
- Checking emissions readiness before a vehicle inspection
- Monitoring live engine data such as RPM and coolant temperature
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Why this app is in A tier
OBD2 Scanner scores 89 out of 100: rating 78, rating count 80, App Store search rank 97, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Turn your iPhone into a powerful OBD2 car scanner and diagnose your vehicle yourself. Check why your Check Engine Light is on, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, monitor live engine data, and check emissions readiness - all from your iPhone or iPad with a compatible OBD2 dongle. CHECK YOUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT Don't guess what's wrong with your car. OBD Auto Doctor reads diagnostic trouble codes from your vehicle and provides detailed information to help you understand what they mean. • Read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) • Clear Check Engine Light codes • View detailed code descriptions • Read freeze-frame data MONITOR YOUR CAR IN REAL TIME See what's happening while your engine is running with live OBD2 data. • Engine RPM and vehicle speed • Coolant temperature • Fuel system and fuel trim data • Throttle position • Intake air and engine load • Oxygen sensor data • And many other vehicle parameters Create your own dashboard and choose exactly which sensors you want to monitor. CHECK EMISSIONS READINESS Preparing for an emissions or vehicle inspection? Check your vehicle's readiness monitors and see whether your car's emissions systems have completed their tests. WO
Compare in Car Diagnostics
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | S | A |
| Score | 89 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 88 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.4 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Ratings | 6.2K | 42.2K | 39.5K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | — | 4.0 ★ · 20 reviews | 5.0 ★ · 20 reviews |
| Last update | 9d ago | 8d ago | 35d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free download | Free + IAP |
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Questions about OBD2 Scanner
Do I need extra hardware?
Yes. An OBD2 dongle is required to connect the app to your vehicle. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and BLE dongles, including many ELM327-based adapters, OBDLink, Vgate, Linker and Veepeak.
Can the app clear trouble codes?
The app can clear diagnostic trouble codes and Check Engine Light codes. Dongle compatibility and available features depend on the vehicle.
Does the app cost money?
The app is free to download. The App Store lists in-app purchases, and the description mentions optional subscriptions that unlock additional features. Terms of Use are linked in the listing.
Is OBD2 Scanner free?
OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is OBD2 Scanner good for?
OBD2 Scanner is built for understanding why the check engine light is on, checking emissions readiness before a vehicle inspection, monitoring live engine data such as RPM and coolant temperature. It sits in the car diagnostics list on AppTierList.
Is OBD2 Scanner worth it?
OBD2 Scanner is A tier, ranked #9 of 17 car diagnostic apps with a score of 89 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 6,214 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 8 apps rank above it.
How does OBD2 Scanner compare to Auto Agent?
OBD2 Scanner is A tier at 89; Auto Agent is S tier at 90. Auto Agent ranks higher. OBD2 Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases, Auto Agent is free to download.
How often is OBD2 Scanner updated?
OBD2 Scanner was updated 9 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Car Diagnostics
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 89 / 100
- Rank in list
- #9 of 17
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 6,214
- Current version
- (9 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Utilities
- Good for
- Understanding why the Check Engine Light is on, Checking emissions readiness before a vehicle inspection, Monitoring live engine data such as RPM and coolant temperature
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 19 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 9
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
Ranking refreshed · how it is computed