Selecting OS / phone / tablet for Dr. Prius App

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by gatorback, Dec 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM.

  1. gatorback

    gatorback Junior Member

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    I have spare tablets / phones available for the Dr. Prius App. The Bluetooth ODB2 transmitter arrives next week and I need to choose a device.

    I have older iPads / Android tablets: is the larger screen size preferable over the phone? Or is there no benefit? I also have a choice between Android / Apple tablets. Is one OS preferable over the other?
     
    #1 gatorback, Dec 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
  2. ASRDogman

    ASRDogman Senior Member

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    Apple is always better.
    If you plan on using it while driving, the iPhone is best.
    Unless you have a special mount to hold the iPad, the iPad Mini is probably better.
     
    #2 ASRDogman, Dec 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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