Reviews of OBD2 Expert

By: Michael Lauer

List of user reviews and ratings for OBD2 Expert

Total ratings

4.10 (Rating count: 727)

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Review summary

Overall, reviews are overwhelmingly negative. The three core issues are that the app requires payment to even connect to an OBD2 adapter, has widespread connectivity problems with various Bluetooth/Wi-Fi devices, and delivers little or no live data unless unlocked. Additional concerns include an outdated, unmaintained product, and frequent accusations of deceptive marketing and scams with refund requests. A tiny minority report it works after paying the pro upgrade and praise customer support, but this is far from the majority experience.

Pros

A small number of users report the app works after purchasing the pro upgrade.
A reviewer praised the vendor's customer support and said the app works as advertised.
The pro upgrade is perceived by some users as worthwhile.

Cons

Pay-to-connect: you must pay to even connect to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi OBD2 adapter.
Frequent connectivity failures with various adapters and 'not an adapter' errors.
Lacks live data or usable code reading unless you unlock features.
Outdated and unmaintained (no meaningful updates for years).
Many reviews describe it as deceptive/scam-like with refund requests.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.80

All time rating average: 4.10

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86% (37)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-11-12	Re*****	Purchased the OBD2 app to scan trouble codes. I hooked it up to an Elm Wi-Fi adapter, got it connected, but does not seem to read any codes or do anything beyond identify the vehicle. No settings or instructions. I purchased it as I thought it could read and clear codes. It does less than free apps currently. Maybe I’m missing something.
Purchased the OBD2 app to scan trouble codes. I hooked it up to an Elm Wi-Fi adapter, got it connected, but does not seem to read any codes or do anything beyond identify the vehicle. No settings or instructions. I purchased it as I thought it could read and clear codes. It does less than free apps currently. Maybe I’m missing something.
2023-07-05	ky*****	Apple please do something about this
Apple please do something about this
2023-02-21	Jc*****	Bien
Bien
2023-02-01	sp*****	Buyers be warned, this doesn’t connect to any Bluetooth device, complete waist of money. Tried different Bluetooth devices and never worked.
Buyers be warned, this doesn’t connect to any Bluetooth device, complete waist of money. Tried different Bluetooth devices and never worked.
2022-10-17	So*****	Does not work with my Kiwi 3, always shows as “not an adapter” when I try to connect. I sure with I could get a refund after paying for the in-app unlocking if that feature…
Does not work with my Kiwi 3, always shows as “not an adapter” when I try to connect. I sure with I could get a refund after paying for the in-app unlocking if that feature…
2022-07-12	Da*****	Hi. I download this app to test my OBD II Scanner, but it’s worthless unless you pay for it. A much more honest company would charge a few bucks for a working app. This tricks you into thinking at least basic features would be available. Well, I have the perfect solution. I’m deleting it now Try DashCmd. It’s a good app, well when it works. My WiFi shows the scanner but nothing connects. Remember back a while when there were actually honest companies? This guy doesn’t seem very honest or it would state right up front a payment is required, but he’s right, I would have never downloaded an app that’s broken before you can even test or use it. If it were any good, you’d be able to easily see that in a working app. A basic connection and even basic info to prove it works and is worth the investment, seems like it be a much better app. This just wasted my time, so I complimented the dishonesty with a fair review
Hi. I download this app to test my OBD II Scanner, but it’s worthless unless you pay for it. A much more honest company would charge a few bucks for a working app. This tricks you into thinking at least basic features would be available. Well, I have the perfect solution. I’m deleting it now Try DashCmd. It’s a good app, well when it works. My WiFi shows the scanner but nothing connects. Remember back a while when there were actually honest companies? This guy doesn’t seem very honest or it would state right up front a payment is required, but he’s right, I would have never downloaded an app that’s broken before you can even test or use it. If it were any good, you’d be able to easily see that in a working app. A basic connection and even basic info to prove it works and is worth the investment, seems like it be a much better app. This just wasted my time, so I complimented the dishonesty with a fair review
2022-05-31	ru*****	Save your money and look elsewhere. Waste of $2.99 🙄
Save your money and look elsewhere. Waste of $2.99 🙄
2022-02-22	mi*****	Works like a charm. Worth paying for the upgraded pro version for sure.
Works like a charm. Worth paying for the upgraded pro version for sure.
2022-02-10	35*****	Doesn’t do anything unless you pay
Doesn’t do anything unless you pay
2022-02-01	Ba*****	Needs work
Needs work