# Carly — OBD2 car scanner

> Diagnose, Code and Service

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id467344155](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id467344155)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id467344155`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Carly Solutions GmbH Co KG
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (9,875 ratings)
- **Version:** 41.26.091615
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2011-10-07
- **Size:** 416 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carly-obd2-car-scanner/id467344155)
- **Website:** [https://www.mycarly.com/](https://www.mycarly.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.mycarly.com/company/privacy-policy/](https://www.mycarly.com/company/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Carly — OBD2 car scanner** helps you diagnose, maintain, and customize compatible vehicles using the Carly Universal Scanner and your car’s OBD2 port. Read and clear fault codes, view engine live data, check emissions and battery health, monitor service intervals, and access repair guides for supported vehicles.

Premium features may include ECU diagnostics, service resets, hidden-feature coding, mileage manipulation detection, and brand-specific maintenance tools. Carly supports Audi, BMW, Ford, Lexus, Mercedes, MINI, Opel, Porsche, Renault, SEAT, Skoda, Toyota, VW, and many other OBD2-compatible brands. Available features vary by vehicle model, year, hardware, and software.

## Rankings

- #18,116 — Overall
- #45 — solution
- #50 — scan
- #61 — auto

## Review summary

Reviews show mixed feelings: strong BMW diagnostic/coding capabilities and some solid support, but widespread complaints about auto-renewal charges, hidden pricing, compatibility limits, app instability, and uneven customer service.

### Pros

- BMW-focused diagnostic and coding capabilities that help diagnose and code modules on BMWs
- Hardware replacement/warranty support, including free adapter replacement when issues arise
- Some users report highly responsive and helpful customer support

### Cons

- Automatic annual renewal with difficult cancellation and unexpected charges after cancellation
- Hidden or poorly disclosed pricing with recurring charges and at times double billing
- Limited compatibility; many car models or modules aren’t supported even after purchasing the license
- App stability and connectivity issues including long load times, crashes, or failure to connect to the scanner
- Inconsistent customer support experience, including language barriers, slow responses, and support ticket loops

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id467344155)