# Torque Lite (OBD2 & Car)

> Measure vehicle BHP & Torque Clear car OBD DTC faults, View data in Google Earth

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.prowl.torquefree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.prowl.torquefree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.prowl.torquefree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ian Hawkins
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 18,669,198
- **Rating:** 3.66 / 5 (50,599 ratings)
- **Last updated:** 2018-01-13
- **First published:** 2010-03-25
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torquefree)
- **Website:** [http://torque-bhp.com/](http://torque-bhp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://torque-bhp.com/privacy2.txt](https://torque-bhp.com/privacy2.txt)

## Description

Torque Lite (OBD2 & Car) is a comprehensive engine diagnostic tool that connects to your car’s OBD2 system using a bluetooth ELM/OBD adapter. It allows you to view real-time engine performance data, identify and reset engine fault codes (DTCs), and monitor sensor data. The extension supports exporting track logs to Google Earth and offers customizable dashboards for personalized data visualization.

This tool is ideal for drivers wanting to diagnose vehicle issues, perform basic performance tests, and reduce repair costs. While the free version offers core functionalities and compatibility testing, the paid version enhances features like turbo boost gauges, expanded vehicle support, advanced data logging, and extra dashboard themes. Torque Lite supports a wide range of car manufacturers including Ford, GM, Volkswagen, Toyota, and many others, making it versatile for diverse vehicles.

## Rankings

- #8,053 — Overall

## Review summary

Torque Lite is praised as a useful, reliable, and free tool for diagnosing car codes and verifying issues, even described as a life saver for older vehicles. However, many reviews repeatedly report compatibility problems with newer phones and Android versions, frequent update needs, and difficulties transferring licenses to new devices. Installation can also be finicky. Overall, strong functionality is undermined by ongoing device compatibility challenges.

### Pros

- Very useful and reliable for diagnosing car codes; a life saver for older cars.
- The free version is fantastic and high quality.
- Saves time and money diagnosing issues; long-time trusted tool.
- Easy to use once installed and signed in.

### Cons

- Compatibility issues with newer devices and Android versions; stops working on many recent phones.
- Needs updates to support newer Android versions; older OS support wanes.
- Difficulty transferring the app/license to a new phone; some users report being asked to pay to transfer.
- Installation can be tricky or finicky.

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