# Car Scanner ELM OBD2

> The best OBD2 diagnostic tool!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1259933623](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1259933623)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1259933623`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stanislav Svistunov
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (32,575 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.46
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-29
- **First published:** 2017-08-12
- **Size:** 168 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/car-scanner-elm-obd2/id1259933623)
- **Website:** [http://carscanner.info](http://carscanner.info/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://carscanner.info/privacy-policy/](http://carscanner.info/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 lets you check your vehicle in real time, read OBD fault codes, view sensor data, and analyze performance. It connects via Wi‑Fi or Bluetooth LE to an OBD2 adapter and lets you customize dashboards with your preferred gauges and charts.

Key features include extended PIDs, a comprehensive DTC database, free-frames, Mode 06 self-monitoring results, emission readiness checks, a HUD mode, acceleration measurements, and a trip computer with fuel consumption stats. It supports many car brands and offers a broad set of features for free, with optional one-time unlocks or subscriptions. Note: use genuine adapters or trusted brands for reliable connections.

## Rankings

- #8,342 — Overall
- #2 — interface
- #34 — engine
- #37 — launch

## Review summary

Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is repeatedly praised for value, rich data access, easy Bluetooth setup, and strong diagnostic usefulness. Common concerns center on stability/bugs after updates and compatibility gaps with newer car models, plus some data or features being paywalled. Overall, it’s a cost-effective, capable DIY diagnostic tool with caveats around updates, vehicle compatibility, and occasional billing quirks.

### Pros

- Excellent value and affordability with a lifetime option; the free version remains highly capable and the pro upgrade is widely seen as worth it.
- Extensive data capabilities: broad range of OBD2 data, live gauges, and the ability to export CSV for analysis.
- Easy setup with a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle and quick, reliable pairing.
- Effective for diagnostics: reads and clears DTC codes, aiding troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Broad compatibility across vehicles and usable CarPlay integration enhances daily usability.

### Cons

- Compatibility gaps with newer car models (readouts limited or unavailable on some newer vehicles, as reported with models like Honda Prologue and 2026 Toyota bZ).

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