# OBDLink

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id879636351](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id879636351)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id879636351`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** OBD Solutions LLC
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (12,589 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2014-05-31
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/obdlink/id879636351)
- **Website:** [http://www.obdlink.com](http://www.obdlink.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.obdlink.com/obdlink-app-privacy-policy/](http://www.obdlink.com/obdlink-app-privacy-policy/)

## Description

OBDLink is a Chrome extension that turns your phone into a full vehicle diagnostic tool when used with OBDLink MX+ and CX adapters. It reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes, shows freeze frame and real-time data across more than 90 parameters, and supports customizable dashboards and GPS-based parameter plotting. It also includes emissions readiness checks, fuel economy calculations, CSV export, and a shareable diagnostic report. This extension is exclusively compatible with OBDLink MX+/CX devices and includes free unlimited updates and an ad-free experience.

Languages supported include English, Spanish, French, Greek, Italian, and Czech. Features include VIN and calibration ID retrieval, oxygen sensor results (Mode 05), on-board monitoring tests (Mode 06), and performance tracking (Mode 09). Reports can be emailed or uploaded to Dropbox, and units can be English or Metric.

## Rankings

- #15,364 — Overall
- #51 — links

## Review summary

Overall, users reward OBDLink for easy code reading/clearing, bidirectional control, reliable Bluetooth, and highly customizable live data dashboards. The app is praised for being simple to use with a logical layout. Recurrent downsides include no CarPlay support, occasional reliability issues (hangs/disconnects), limited advanced diagnostics for certain brands, and UI quirks in the Monitors tab. Some vehicles and PIDs are not fully supported (EVs, 11-bit PIDs), and users want broader features and better data access in future updates.

### Pros

- Clears and reads trouble codes reliably
- Bidirectional functionality works well
- Stable Bluetooth connection and intuitive layout
- Highly customizable live data dashboards with charts, ranges, and alerts
- Easy to use with simple setup and good data organization

### Cons

- No Apple CarPlay support (frequent user request)
- Occasional reliability issues like hangs or stability hiccups
- Lacks advanced diagnostics and manufacturer-specific functions (e.g., BMW/VW, KOEO/KOER)
- UI/Monitors readability issues (sorting by CID makes some data hard to read)
- PID/data limitations (11-bit PIDs; not suited for EVs)

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