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Published: May 14, 2026 · Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Torque APP
Torque
Torque APP
7.4/10
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Car Scanner ELm OBD2 app
Car scanner
Car Scanner ELm OBD2 app
8.2/10
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Overview
Overall score 7.4/10 8.2/10
Price (approx.) ~$5 n/a
Tool type Standalone device Standalone device
Vehicle coverage All makes All makes
Languages
English
EnglishRussian
Test scores (out of 10)
Diagnostics 6/10 9/10
Service functions 2/10 n/a
Coding n/a 2/10
Programming n/a n/a
Ease of use 8/10 6/10
Value for money 9/10 10/10
Build quality n/a n/a
Capabilities
Bidirectional tests ✗ ✗
Coding support ✗ ~
ECU programming ✗ ✗
Full system codes ✗ ~
Full system live data ✗ ✗
Service functions (count) n/a n/a
Updates and cost
Free updates Lifetime Lifetime
Subscription Not required Not required
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Best value in the row  ·  ✓ full  ~ partial  ✗ no