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10+ Best OBDLink Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

OBDLink is A tier, #12 of 18 in car diagnostics. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

1. 1
   Car Scanner ELM OBD2Shigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 32,945 ratings · score 96

   Reads live car sensor data and OBD2 fault codes through an ELM327-compatible Wi-Fi or Bluetooth LE adapter.
2. 2
   Carly - OBD2 car scannerShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.6 · 9,892 ratings · score 94

   Free app for OBD2 car diagnostics and live engine data, with optional yearly Premium features and repair guides.
3. 3
   BlueDriver OBD2 Scan ToolShigher tier

   Free · ★ 4.6 · 13,741 ratings · score 93

   Free iPhone and iPad app that reads and clears car trouble codes and shows live data, paired with a separately sold…
4. 4
   OBD2 Car Scanner - EOBD FacileShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.6 · 5,141 ratings · score 93

   Connects to an ELM327 Bluetooth or WiFi adapter to read and clear OBD2 fault codes and monitor live sensor data.
5. 5
   OBD FusionShigher tier

   $9.99 + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 19,539 ratings · score 92

   Reads OBD2 vehicle data through a compatible adapter to read and clear fault codes and build custom dashboards on.
6. 6
   FIXD OBD2 ScannerShigher tier

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.6 · 25,865 ratings · score 92

   Translates car issues, such as check engine light warnings, into plain language and tracks maintenance reminders.
7. 7
   Carista OBD2Shigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.6 · 4,215 ratings · score 91

   Free OBD2 app to read and clear fault codes, view live car data, customize settings and run DIY service tasks.
8. 8
   Auto AgentShigher tier

   Free download · ★ 4.9 · 42,201 ratings · score 90

   Displays live vehicle data, reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes, and shares data with a chosen technician.
9. 9
   OBD2 Scanner | OBD Auto DoctorA

   Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 6,214 ratings · score 89

   Reads and clears OBD2 trouble codes, shows live engine data and checks emissions readiness through an OBD2 dongle.
10. 10
    RepairSolutions2A

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 39,477 ratings · score 88

    Vehicle care and repair app that pairs with OBD2 scanners for diagnostics, DTC code definitions and repair information.
11. 11
    BimmerLinkA

    Free download · ★ 4.7 · 9,426 ratings · score 88

    Reads and clears trouble codes, shows live sensor data and runs maintenance functions for BMW, MINI and Toyota Supra.
12. 13
    OBDeleven VAGA

    Free download · ★ 4.5 · 7,007 ratings · score 85

    Legacy companion app for OBDeleven diagnostics on Volkswagen Group vehicles, now superseded by the main OBDeleven app.
13. 14
    ThinkDiag+A

    Free · ★ 4.5 · 4,389 ratings · score 84

    Companion app for ThinkDiag Bluetooth scan tools: reads and clears fault codes, reads data flow, and runs vehicle.
14. 15
    Hondata CompleteC

    $12.99 · ★ 4.7 · 3,616 ratings · score 66

    Tracks live car sensors, fuel economy and performance, and reads or clears ECU trouble codes, using a phone or tablet.
15. 16
    ZUS - Save Car ExpensesC

    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 5,247 ratings · score 61

    Driving assistant app with OBD-II code reading, a mileage log, repair video tutorials and nonda Bucks rewards.
16. 17
    FORScan Lite - for Ford, MazdaD

    $6.99 · ★ 3.0 · 198 ratings · score 57

    Diagnostic app for reading and resetting trouble codes, reading sensor data, running tests and some service functions…
17. 18
    DashCommand - OBD-II GaugesF

    $9.99 · ★ 4.2 · 2,142 ratings · score 37

    Shows and logs OBD-II vehicle data, reads and clears check engine codes, plus skidpad, track and inclinometer views.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to OBDLink on iPhone?

Car Scanner ELM OBD2, S tier, #1 in car diagnostics.

Is there a free alternative to OBDLink?

Yes: Car Scanner ELM OBD2 (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.

Does anything rank above OBDLink?

Yes. 11 apps rank above it in car diagnostics: Car Scanner ELM OBD2 (#1), Carly - OBD2 car scanner (#2), BlueDriver OBD2 Scan Tool (#3) and more.

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