# Diesel Decoder

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529808675](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529808675)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1529808675`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Diesel Laptops LLC
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (43 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-21
- **First published:** 2020-12-09
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/diesel-decoder/id1529808675)
- **Website:** [https://diesellaptops.com](https://diesellaptops.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.diesellaptops.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://www.diesellaptops.com/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

Diesel Decoder is a Bluetooth diagnostics tool for all Heavy Commercial Vehicles, it can be used for reading/clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), parameters, live data, and running bi-directional commands using the Diesel Decoder hardware (required). Diesel Decoder also allows the user to generate local and cloud based reports that may be viewed, printed, or shared with others via the Diesel Laptops Diesel Health Platform.

## Rankings

- #199,451 — Overall
- #57 — laptop

## Review summary

Users praise quick, cross-brand diagnostics and detailed repair guidance, but complain about a steep upfront price and ongoing Regen subscription, Regen unreliability, login problems, lack of documentation, and mixed support. The tool can be valuable when it works, but cost and reliability concerns dominate sentiment.

### Pros

- Quick fault diagnosis for engines and check lights.
- Reads codes and data effectively.
- Provides detailed repair guidance with wiring schematics.
- Monitors temperatures to aid diagnostics.
- Useful across multiple truck brands/models (based on user experiences).

### Cons

- High upfront cost ($350) plus mandatory $30/month Regen subscription, described as a rip-off by users.
- Regen feature unreliable or blocked by subscription or updates, making it unusable in many cases.
- Login/authentication issues (Apple ID/email sign-in, timeouts) prevent access.
- Lack of manuals or instructions for setup and use.
- Mixed or poor customer support feedback.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1529808675)