Reviews of DashOBD

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List of user reviews and ratings for DashOBD

Total ratings

2.08 (Rating count: 172)

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Review summary

DashOBD is valued for its rare support of real-time OBD2 data on Android Auto, especially on Android 14, and compatibility with quality adapters. However, users consistently note its text-only interface lacking graphical gauges, frequent connection issues with some Bluetooth dongles, and limited customization features mostly locked behind premium. The app also exhibits usability glitches and occasional instability. While it shows promise and has active development, many users desire better support, enhanced features, and improved UI for safer, easier use while driving.

Pros

Supports real-time OBD2 data display on Android Auto, including on Android 14, making it one of the few apps with this functionality.
Compatible with many popular OBD2 dongles and adapters, especially quality ones like ODBLink MX+.
Provides a basic and functional interface to monitor vehicle parameters in real time.
Developer shows potential and ongoing improvement efforts are appreciated by users.
Premium purchase helps support further development and enhancements of the app.

Cons

Lacks graphical gauges and widgets; data display is mostly text-only, making it hard to read while driving.
App has connectivity issues with some Bluetooth OBD2 dongles, failing to connect or load parameters.
Customization features, such as editing or deleting custom PIDs, and saving display configurations, are locked behind the premium version or are insufficiently implemented.
Scrolling through parameters is cumbersome, with interface glitches like jumping back to certain menus repeatedly.
App can be buggy, with occasional crashes and freezes; it lacks comprehensive support and developer responsiveness.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.90

All time rating average: 2.08

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33% (7)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-12-08	Ma*****	Updated as now you can't use it while driving. Fine, does display obd data but is a little slow. My main issue is when scrolling through the parameters in the car, it keeps jumping back up to the trouble codes option. The app seems unsupported and the developer doesn't respond. Don't waste your money on premium as it adds very little.
Updated as now you can't use it while driving. Fine, does display obd data but is a little slow. My main issue is when scrolling through the parameters in the car, it keeps jumping back up to the trouble codes option. The app seems unsupported and the developer doesn't respond. Don't waste your money on premium as it adds very little.
2024-08-16	Vi*****	The app has future, and I hope the developer will continue to enhance it. First you need a quality ELM327 adapter, not the 7.99 version as they do not support all the required parameters that your car may have. I use ODBLink MX+ and it is the only adapter that can get all the proper parameters using CarScanner. The cheapo ones do not get all the parameters. This app will read the standard J1979 params, but not the car proprietary customs ones, i.e. Trans Temp etc. I need ATF on AA!
The app has future, and I hope the developer will continue to enhance it. First you need a quality ELM327 adapter, not the 7.99 version as they do not support all the required parameters that your car may have. I use ODBLink MX+ and it is the only adapter that can get all the proper parameters using CarScanner. The cheapo ones do not get all the parameters. This app will read the standard J1979 params, but not the car proprietary customs ones, i.e. Trans Temp etc. I need ATF on AA!
2024-07-30	Cr*****	Currently the only app that works with Android Auto on Version 14. I've not had any issues except it lacks guages, and so the text is hard to read while driving. I'd pay for it if it had guages.
Currently the only app that works with Android Auto on Version 14. I've not had any issues except it lacks guages, and so the text is hard to read while driving. I'd pay for it if it had guages.
2024-05-09	St*****	This app has potential which is why i gave it 3 stars. I would like to see the ability to display the real time data screen on the head unit instead of just the phone. I'm assuming here that the real time data screen can be edited in the premium version. It incorrectly identified the year of my truck. (By 8 years) Also it appears to only work with the ECU and no other modules PCM, RCM, ABS etc.
This app has potential which is why i gave it 3 stars. I would like to see the ability to display the real time data screen on the head unit instead of just the phone. I'm assuming here that the real time data screen can be edited in the premium version. It incorrectly identified the year of my truck. (By 8 years) Also it appears to only work with the ECU and no other modules PCM, RCM, ABS etc.
2024-04-19	An*****	Fantastic work!!! Would love to give 5 stars if we can get widget style monitor rather than text display on Android AUTO. The way it's given in mobile app in the real time data section. Looking forward to the upgrade. All the best.
Fantastic work!!! Would love to give 5 stars if we can get widget style monitor rather than text display on Android AUTO. The way it's given in mobile app in the real time data section. Looking forward to the upgrade. All the best.
2024-03-16	Pa*****	Rudimentary. The info display screen is simple text. Unlike Torque Pro, there are no dials or gauges. Update, v2.5: Some saved basic settings. One hard coded gauge display, not helpful for an EV. Entered custom PIDs, none work. Still a no frills display, text only. Overall, this remains basic alpha-ware.
Rudimentary. The info display screen is simple text. Unlike Torque Pro, there are no dials or gauges. Update, v2.5: Some saved basic settings. One hard coded gauge display, not helpful for an EV. Entered custom PIDs, none work. Still a no frills display, text only. Overall, this remains basic alpha-ware.
2024-02-26	Da*****	No other app on Android currently allows you to see real-time OBD2 on the infotainment screen in Android Auto. This app has great potential, and although this version only shows numbers and not GUI gauges I hope the developer will be able to add visual gauges in the future
No other app on Android currently allows you to see real-time OBD2 on the infotainment screen in Android Auto. This app has great potential, and although this version only shows numbers and not GUI gauges I hope the developer will be able to add visual gauges in the future
2023-12-29	In*****	For Suzuki Ignis some values are shown, but most are not working, with OBD2 BT adapter. eg fuel consumption. Would be nice to have a AA split screen option like Spotify, having some parameters just next to navigation.
For Suzuki Ignis some values are shown, but most are not working, with OBD2 BT adapter. eg fuel consumption. Would be nice to have a AA split screen option like Spotify, having some parameters just next to navigation.
2023-12-26	Sa*****	I want to rate this higher, I really do. I normally use free versions of apps to ensure they can do what I want. But to lock the deletion AND modification on custom PIDs behind premium is downright annoying. I made an error on a custom PID but can't edit it now. I'm not going to waste money on something if I can't ensure the app does what I need. I also echo other reviews asking for more view options, as currently I have to scroll to see more than 3. Keep up the good work dev, maybe add alarms!
I want to rate this higher, I really do. I normally use free versions of apps to ensure they can do what I want. But to lock the deletion AND modification on custom PIDs behind premium is downright annoying. I made an error on a custom PID but can't edit it now. I'm not going to waste money on something if I can't ensure the app does what I need. I also echo other reviews asking for more view options, as currently I have to scroll to see more than 3. Keep up the good work dev, maybe add alarms!
2023-12-03	Ch*****	This is a great first iteration of an app that was needed for many drivers that like to monitor their vehicle's performance in real time. I'm hoping that more features will be included in future iterations, however this is a great first step. I've rated it at 4 stars because it is a bit buggy, and will freeze or crash every now and then, but Android app development is difficult to test with so many device models and Android versions. Keep up the great work! We need something like this!
This is a great first iteration of an app that was needed for many drivers that like to monitor their vehicle's performance in real time. I'm hoping that more features will be included in future iterations, however this is a great first step. I've rated it at 4 stars because it is a bit buggy, and will freeze or crash every now and then, but Android app development is difficult to test with so many device models and Android versions. Keep up the great work! We need something like this!