Car Scanner ELM OBD2: iPhone vs Android
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 by Stanislav Svistunov is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Auto & Vehicles GrossingCar Scanner ELM OBD2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a free diagnostic and performance monitoring utility that connects to vehicle ECUs via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapters, targeting car owners seeking real-time sensor data, fault code analysis, and customizable dashboards. The app holds strong positions in the Russian market, ranking #2 in Utilities Grossing and #55 in Utilities Free, while also appearing in top charts for Italy and Australia, indicating sustained global relevance despite its primary traction in Russia.
Similar apps: Torque Pro, OBD Auto Doctor, BlueDriver
App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Car Scanner ELM OBD2’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 2 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v2.1.50 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 10M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Car Scanner ELM OBD2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Ad-led
How Car Scanner ELM OBD2 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Car Scanner Pro (forever) subscription | |
| 2 | Car Scanner Pro (6 months) subscription | |
| 3 | Car Scanner Pro (1 year) subscription | |
| 4 | Car Scanner Pro (mid price) subscription | |
| 5 | Car Scanner Pro (low price) subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 5.9k |
| Google Play | 4.9 ★ | 367k 7.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.9 ★ weighted by ratings | 373k |
What users say about Car Scanner ELM OBD2
From the 68 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's extensive vehicle compatibility and low cost compared to dedicated hardware scanners, often praising its configurability and data export features. However, recent updates have caused connectivity issues for some users, and there is significant frustration regarding paywalls that restrict basic dashboard customization.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and its features and content. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Useful: “It’s free and works great!”
- Features & content: “Very comprehensive and feature rich”
- Price & subscription: “Excellent scanner for the low price”
- Connection & sync: “This is a great app to have for connecting to Bluetooth/wifi adapters”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “Can’t connect to anything”
- Price & subscription: “0 difference after paying”
- Ease of use: “Cannot do simple battery registration”
About Car Scanner ELM OBD2
Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU.
Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features:
1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want!
2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer!
3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions.
4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved).
5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down!
6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests.
7) Check all of the sensors at one screen
8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details).
9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW and many others.
10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield.
11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.)
12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics!
13) For cars of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms, encoding functions are available - setting hidden parameters of the car.
14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the App Store.
The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car ang gives your phone access to car diagnostics.
Recommended adapters brands: Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak.
If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs.
PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car.
Attention "bad" adapters! We faced the problem, that some adapters (often cheep Chinese clones), can’t connect to the smartphone or the car. Some of them can even make your car engine work unstable, often lost connection, increase time lag when reading data.
So, we recommend you to use genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free but to unlock all the features, a one-time purchase or a subscription is
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 iPhone
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is #2 in Utilities Grossing in Russia and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Utilities GrossingCar Scanner ELM OBD2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a free diagnostic and performance monitoring utility that connects to vehicle ECUs via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi adapters, targeting car owners seeking real-time sensor data, fault code analysis, and customizable dashboards. The app holds strong positions in the Russian market, ranking #2 in Utilities Grossing and #55 in Utilities Free, while also appearing in top charts for Italy and Australia, indicating sustained global relevance despite its primary traction in Russia.
Similar apps: Torque Pro, OBD Auto Doctor, BlueDriver
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on the App Store
App details
Tech stack
App privacy Measured
Car Scanner ELM OBD2’s App Store privacy label declares 2 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 2 linked to your identity and 0 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Car Scanner ELM OBD2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Car Scanner ELM OBD2 before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Car Scanner ELM OBD2 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Car Scanner Pro (forever) subscription | |
| 2 | Car Scanner Pro (6 months) subscription | |
| 3 | Car Scanner Pro (1 year) subscription | |
| 4 | Car Scanner Pro (mid price) subscription | |
| 5 | Car Scanner Pro (low price) subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | UtilitiesGrossing | #2 |
| Russia | All AppsGrossing | #45 |
 Germany | UtilitiesGrossing | #62 |
| Russia | UtilitiesFree | #54 |
 Italy | UtilitiesGrossing | #66 |
Apps near Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on the chart
Utilities Grossing, around #2.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Car Scanner ELM OBD2
From the 68 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users highly value the app's extensive vehicle compatibility and low cost compared to dedicated hardware scanners, often praising its configurability and data export features. However, recent updates have caused connectivity issues for some users, and there is significant frustration regarding paywalls that restrict basic dashboard customization.
Mostly positive (76% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and its features and content. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Useful: “It’s free and works great!”
- Features & content: “Very comprehensive and feature rich”
- Price & subscription: “Excellent scanner for the low price”
- Connection & sync: “This is a great app to have for connecting to Bluetooth/wifi adapters”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “Can’t connect to anything”
- Price & subscription: “0 difference after paying”
- Ease of use: “Cannot do simple battery registration”
About Car Scanner ELM OBD2
Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU.
Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features:
1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want!
2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer!
3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions.
4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved).
5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down!
6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests.
7) Check all of the sensors at one screen
8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details).
9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Dacia, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat, BMW and many others.
10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield.
11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.)
12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics!
13) For cars of the VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB and PQ26 platforms, encoding functions are available - setting hidden parameters of the car.
14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the App Store.
The app requires a Wi-Fi or or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car ang gives your phone access to car diagnostics.
Recommended adapters brands: Kiwi 3, Viecar, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak.
If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs.
PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. This app can’t show you something, that is not provided by your car.
Attention "bad" adapters! We faced the problem, that some adapters (often cheep Chinese clones), can’t connect to the smartphone or the car. Some of them can even make your car engine work unstable, often lost connection, increase time lag when reading data.
So, we recommend you to use genuine ELM327 or recommended adapter brands.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is free but to unlock all the features, a one-time purchase or a subscription is
Latest updates
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 Android
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is #2 in Auto & Vehicles Grossing on Google Play in France and charting in 23 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Auto & Vehicles GrossingCar Scanner ELM OBD2 at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 is a free diagnostic and performance monitoring tool for vehicle owners who use OBD-II adapters to access real-time engine data, fault codes, and manufacturer-specific coding features. The app holds the #1 grossing position in Sweden's Auto & Vehicles category and consistently ranks in the top three for both grossing and free charts across major markets including Australia, France, Canada, and Spain.
Similar apps: Torque Pro, OBD Auto Doctor, BlueDriver
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Android app v2.1.50 · checked 27 Sep 2026
Its iPhone app is built with Xamarin / .NET too: one codebase ships to both stores.
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Car Scanner ELM OBD2's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Car Scanner ELM OBD2 before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Car Scanner ELM OBD2 makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Car Scanner Pro (forever) subscription | |
| 2 | Car Scanner Pro (6 months) subscription | |
| 3 | Car Scanner Pro (1 year) subscription | |
| 4 | Car Scanner Pro (mid price) subscription | |
| 5 | Car Scanner Pro (low price) subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
Australia
Canada
United States
Brazil
Spain
Japan
United Kingdom
India
Mexico
Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Netherlands
United Arab Emirates
Turkey
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
South KoreaApps near Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on the chart
Auto & Vehicles Grossing, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Car Scanner ELM OBD2
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users generally praise the app for its ease of use, extensive sensor coverage, and ability to read specialized codes on various vehicles. However, significant complaints arise regarding broken data logging features, purchase restoration issues, and inconsistent connectivity or accuracy.
Mostly positive (89% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Useful: “very useful while it is free”
- Ease of use: “Easier to setup also to me”
- Features & content: “hope they get more options”
- Price & subscription: “And you can't beat the price”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “then it won't connect, not real good glad I did not pay for this”
- Crashes & bugs: “The data logging feature is broken and unreliable”
- Features & content: “One of the best car diagnostic tools available!”
- Connection & sync: “Using generic ELM 327 bluetooth adapter”
About Car Scanner ELM OBD2
Car Scanner is a vehicle / car performance / trip computer / diagnostics tool and scanner that uses an OBD II Wi-Fi or Bluetooth adapter to connect to your OBD2 engine management / ECU.
Car Scanner gives you a bunch of unique features:
1) Layout your own dashboard with the gauges and charts you want!
2) Add custom (extended PIDs) and get information, that was hidden from you by car manufacturer!
3) It can also show and reset a DTC fault code like a scantool. Car Scanner includes a huge database of DTC codes descriptions.
4) Car Scanner allows you to read free-frames (sensors state when DTC is saved).
5) Now with Mode 06 - you can get ECU self-monitoring test results. Helps you fix your car and helps keep repair costs down!
6) Check if your car is ready for emission tests.
7) Check all of the sensors at one screen
8) Car Scanner works with any vehicle that uses the OBD 2 standard (most vehicles built after 2000, but can work for vehicles as far back as 1996, check carscanner.info for more details).
9) Car Scanner includes a lot of connection profiles, that gives you some extra features for Toyota, Mitsubishi, GM, Opel, Vauxhal, Chevrolet, Nissan, Infinity, Renault, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Dacia, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Audi and others.
10) Car Scanner dashboard includes a HUD mode, that you can use to project data to your windshield.
11) Car Scanner provides a tool for very accurate acceleration measurments (0-60, 0-100, etc.)
12) Car Scanner can be used as a trip computer and can show you fuel consumption statistics!
13) Car Scanner supports coding (changing hidden settings of your car) for this cars:
- VAG group (Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Seat), built on the MQB, PQ26 and MLB-EVO platforms. Some exclusive functions you would find only in Car Scanner: Video in motion (VIM), Mirrorlink in motion (MIM), Traffic Jam Assist activation, Drive mode profiles editor (compatibility may depend on your car modules and firmware versions), Ambient lights configuration, etc.;
- Toyota/Lexus cars with CAN bus (almost all cars since 2008 up to nowadays);
- Some of Renault/Dacia (compatibility may depend on your car modules and firmware versions);
- Several service functions available for other cars.
14) And one more thing - Car Scanner provides the widest variety of features for FREE across the Play Market.
The app requires a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth LE) OBD2 ELM327 compatible adapter (device) to work. ELM327 devices plugs into the diagnostics socket in the car and gives your phone access to car diagnostics.
Recommended adapters brands: OBDLink, Kiwi 3, V-Gate, Carista, LELink, Veepeak.
If you buy one of the cheap china OBD2 ELM327 adapters from ebay / amazon, then make sure it’s not marked as v.2.1. This adapters are supported, but they have lot’s of bugs.
PLEASE NOTE: Vehicle ECUs vary in the amount of sensors supported. T
What's new in 2.1.50
Added USB ELM327 device support.
Bugs fixed.
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