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OBD Compatible apps

Discussion in 'OBDII iPhone App' started by Pandalover, Nov 24, 2012.

  1. Pandalover

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    I picked up an wifi elm327 from eBay the other day and I'm wondering what apps you would recommend?

    The only thing I gave got to work so far is rev lite and at £50 rev seems a bit expensive.
     
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    torque for android.
     
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    Sorry i forgot to say any iOS apps...
     
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    DashCommand is the only iOS app I've found to be worth anything but its $50 US. Rev wasn't very impressive...
     
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    Dashcommander looks great but I can't justify the price. I have it on my appshopper list and will get it next time it's on sale.
     
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    It really isn't worth the $50. I am getting an old android from a friend so I can use torque.
     
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    Engine Link - OBD II vehicle monitoring and diagnosis for iPhone (Engine Link - OBD II vehicle monitoring and diagnosis for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad on the iTunes App Store) is a pretty good one. It does everything I need and the price is right ($5.99). It has Full custom PID support, Formular support and configurable GUI.
     
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    It should be able to support all.
     
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    I am unable to get the hybrid SOC with my adapter. I have the one int the link below. I wouldn't recommend buying it from newegg be cause the seller "electree" has horrible customer service. The device works but I can't get any of my prius only info to work. I have a buddy with one of the cheap Chinese knockoff Bluetooth ones that I am going to try to get working.
     
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    Just checking back in to report that the EngineLink app is by far the best app I have used so far. It allows custom PID's and works perfectly with my Prius. I used the csv at the bottom of this page. Outdoor Apps In The Palm Of Your Hand

    Download the zip on your computer. Pull the correct csv file out and place it in the app by copying it into the iTunes sharing folder in iTunes. If you plug your iPhone or iPad into iTunes it's on the app page near the bottom. I replaced the file already in there and everything started working. I'm really surprised by how much data I can get now. Even the pressure being exhibited on the brake pads is displayed. I'm amazed by the features this app has for so much less than DashCommand, and it is a lot easier to use! I will post a guide on how to get this all set up when I get a chance and start a new thread. More Prius owners need to use this!
     
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    My wifi one was cheap and works fine...

    This ones £10 but I don't think I paid that much. Avoid the Bluetooth ones with an iPhone.

    ELM327 WIFI OBD2 OBDII Wireless Car Diagnostic Reader Scanner Adapter for iPhone

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160861484334
     
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    I would agree. Although I was able to get it to work it wasn't the ideal experience.

    However if you do have android I can't get my wifi one to work with my android phone. I will probably buy a Bluetooth one for that phone.
     
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    thanks for the head's up. my iphone 4s is jailbroken, but i don't want to deal with more apps than necessary. looks like i'll be getting a wifi scanner.
     
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    eBay states that seller will not ship to USA:(
     
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