Best ELM327 OBD2 apps in 2025: Free and Paid!
I am a big fan of Bluetooth OBD2 scanners and have used them for a few years. There are literally hundreds of different apps, and…
Author: Juraj Lukacko
Hi, I am Juraj "Yuri" Lukacko. I got frustrated by unhelpful and scammy mechanics, so I decided to learn everything about car diagnostics myself. I test dozens of new car diagnostic tools every month along with learning new strategies to fix and customize cars. About Juraj Lukacko (Yuri)
VCDS: Best Overall OBD2 scanner for VW/Audi
VCDS is aftermarket diagnostic software for VAG vehicles (Audi, VW, Seat, Skoda), which is often used even in authorized Volkswagen dealerships in addition to their…
Torque Pro review: OBD2 smartphone diagnostic
Torque PRO was the first OBD2 app I ever tried with their free version and my first OBD2 adapter on my old Fiat Punto many…
OBDLink MX+ Review: Connect vehicle with anything!
OBDLink MX+ is one of the best Bluetooth OBD2 adapters that work with a wide range of OBD2 apps. It provides a faster connection and…
Toyota Techstream: OEM-Level diagnostic software
Techstream is the best OBD2 for Toyota/Lexus, costing less than $50. You only need to buy this cable and use an old laptop to have…
Car Scanner ELM OBD2 TESTED | Best OBD App I Use
I tested Car Scanner ELM OBD2 on multiple real cars (VW Golf, Nissan Micra, Toyota Corolla, Alfa test setup) and compared it to pro scanners,…
Thinkdiag2 TESTED – Best Bluetooth Scanner (With a Catch)
I’ve used Thinkdiag2 for years on many different cars, next to cheap ELM adapters, OBDeleven, Carista, and even Launch/Thinkcar/Mucar tablet tools. It’s still the most…
OBDeleven vs Carly vs Carista: Coding with OBD2 scanners
I tested OBDeleven, Carista, and Carly on multiple real cars to see which one is best for diagnostics and coding. I also re-tested all of…
Don’t waste money on Carly OBD: Read review first
Unlike many other blogs, I ordered Carly OBD myself. I tested it on several real cars, compared it to more than 100 Bluetooth tools, and…
I Tested Carista App + Adapters | Owner’s review
I tested Carista on my Toyota Corolla and a few VAG cars to see how good the app is for real diagnostics and coding. I…
