# DashCommand (OBD ELM App)

> Check/clear engine codes, view performance data, fuel economy, customize gauges.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.palmerperformance.DashCommand](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.palmerperformance.DashCommand)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.palmerperformance.DashCommand`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Palmer Performance Engineering
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 2,615,617
- **Rating:** 3.88 / 5 (20,022 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-10
- **First published:** 2011-03-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.palmerperformance.DashCommand)
- **Website:** [http://www.palmerperformance.com](http://www.palmerperformance.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.autometer.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode](http://www.autometer.com/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode)

## Description

DashCommand (OBD ELM App) transforms your Android device into a powerful, customizable vehicle diagnostic and monitoring system. It enables you to monitor and log engine performance, fuel economy, and instantly read and clear check engine codes via a user-friendly interface.

The app offers advanced features like professional skidpad displaying lateral and acceleration G-forces, a race track mapping your driving laps with acceleration and braking data, and an inclinometer for off-roading angles. Data log recording and playback showcase OBD-II and acceleration data for detailed analysis.

DashCommand supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles worldwide and requires compatible third-party hardware such as Auto Meter DashLink, PLX Kiwi 3/4, OBDLink MX+, and more. It is recognized with multiple industry awards, underscoring its excellence in mobile automotive electronics.

## Rankings

- #38,001 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `pioneer.permission.appradio.ADVANCED_APPMODE`

## Review summary

Users praise real-time diagnostics and rich data dashboards, plus good value for money when it runs. However, recurring issues include connectivity failures, crashes, periodic logouts, licensing frustrations, and device/reader compatibility problems. These reliability and support gaps are the main drawbacks despite strong, feature-rich functionality when the app is functioning.

### Pros

- Real-time monitoring and diagnostics providing instant vehicle data.
- Rich dashboards and extensive vehicle data across multiple variables.
- Good value for money given the features and capabilities.
- Useful for quickly identifying and diagnosing engine issues when the app connects.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity problems: can't connect to OBD readers, unstable connections, or complete failures on some devices.
- Crashes and instability: the app is buggy and crashes during use.
- Session management issues: frequent logouts requiring re-login and reconfiguration of units.
- Licensing/purchase problems: inability to restore purchases and occasional requests to repurchase after device changes.
- Compatibility and support gaps: some readers/devices are not supported and updates can break compatibility.

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