# Carly — OBD2 car scanner

> Save money on your car, detect errors, customize its features, and more

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iViNi.bmwhatLite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iViNi.bmwhatLite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.iViNi.bmwhatLite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Carly Solutions GmbH & Co KG
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 1,882,430
- **Rating:** 3.72 / 5 (34,083 ratings)
- **Version:** 50.01
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2012-10-21
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 146 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iViNi.bmwhatLite)
- **Website:** [http://www.mycarly.com/](http://www.mycarly.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mycarly.com/company/privacy-policy](https://www.mycarly.com/company/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Carly — OBD2 Car Scanner** provides a comprehensive car diagnostic solution that empowers drivers to save money and maintain their vehicles efficiently. Connect the Carly Universal Scanner via your car's OBD2 port and access advanced diagnostics, live engine data, and expert repair guides through the app. It supports a wide range of car brands including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, VW, and more.

With Carly, you can read and clear fault codes from multiple electronic control units, monitor your engine's live data, perform maintenance tasks independent of workshops, and unlock hidden manufacturer features. Additionally, the tool helps detect mileage manipulation, keeps track of battery health, and offers step-by-step service guidance. The extension offers both free basic features and premium yearly subscription packages for advanced functionalities, making car care accessible and personalized for every user.

## Rankings

- #46,747 — Overall
- #10 — Auto and vehicles (Gross)
- #23 — auto history wipe

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.iViNi.bmwhatLite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Carly OBD2 app is easy to use and helpful for coding/clearing codes on supported cars, acting like a personal mechanic for some vehicles. However, major drawbacks include a costly, subscription-based pricing model with hidden renewals and difficult cancellation, poor refund handling and customer service, limited and sometimes inconsistent functionality across car makes, and slower performance. Its value hinges on vehicle compatibility and willingness to pay ongoing fees.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface
- Helpful for coding and clearing codes on supported vehicles
- Functions as a handy personal mechanic in your hand
- Practical diagnostics on some car models (e.g., BMW)

### Cons

- Expensive with subscription model, hidden annual fees, auto-renewals, and unclear upfront pricing
- Cancellation is difficult with hidden options and poor refund handling
- Poor or inconsistent customer support with automated responses
- Limited / inconsistent functionality and compatibility (not all features available for all cars; some codes are generic)
- Slow performance and dongle-dependent operation (app may be slow or unreliable)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iViNi.bmwhatLite)