Recommended Apps for Standard OBD II Diagnostic Features

(App Not Included; requires separate download or purchase)

Compatible Price (may vary depending on
App Name Developer Notes:
Platform the developer)
Compatible with a lots of
hybrids & EVs and comes
Car Scanner with a few extended PIDs
0vZ iOS & Android Mostly Free
ELM OBDII for some vehicles. Please
check in the App by
selecting the car brand.
Comes with enhanced
diagnostics for Ford, Paid; enhanced
Lincoln, Mazda, Toyota, diagnostics
OCTech,
OBD Fusion iOS & Android Lexus, Nissan, Infiniti, require
LLC
Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, separate in-
Jeep, and some FIAT and app purchase
Alfa Romeo vehicles.

A smart vehicle Mostly Free

management app that with in-app
Infocar - OBD Infocar Co.,
iOS & Android provides vehicle diagnosis purchase for
ELM Diagnostic Ltd.
and information on some premium
driving style. features

Do NOT mix it with those

Torque Lite/Pro apps with similar names Pro version is
Ian Hawkins Android only
(OBD II & Car) which may not be paid
supported.

Torque Car Pro - OBD2 Scanner,

These Apps are usually poor
Torque Pro: OBD2 Car Scanner,
Unsupported & Not imitations, have very limited
Torque App: Car Check, Tracker,
recommended iOS Apps features, and may ask you to
Torque OBD2,
pay or subscribe.
OBD2 Car Scanner - Torque FixD
FYI, vehicles since the following model year are OBD II compliant and compatible (excluding hybrid
plug-in and electric vehicles):
United States 1996
Canada 1998
European Union 2001 (gas), 2004 (diesel)
Australia 2006 (gas), 2007 (diesel)
Mexico 2006
Japan 2002
Brazil 2007 (gas), 2015 (diesel)
New Zealand 2006
Note: If your vehicle does not fall into any of the above categories, look under the hood and try to locate
a label that explicitly states that the vehicle was designed to comply with OBD-II legislation.
 Advanced Diagnostic Availability
(ABS, airbag, etc. App Not Included with the device)
Required
Car brand Supported model year Special Notes
App
Requires in-app purchase of
OBD Fusion 1996 - 2022
Ford, Lincoln & advanced diagnostics add-on
Mercury Paid; Some models from 2023 are
FORScan Lite 1996 - 2023
not yet supported
FORScan Lite 1996 - 2022 7G models may not be supported
Mazda
Requires in-app purchase of
OBD Fusion 1996 - 2023
advanced diagnostics add-on
Requires in-app purchase of
OBD Fusion 1996 - 2021
Toyota, Lexus & advanced diagnostics add-on
Scion Check vehicle compatibility on
Carista Requires an app subscription
the app website.
Requires in-app purchase of
OBD Fusion 2006 - 2021
advanced diagnostics add-on
Nissan & Infiniti
Check vehicle compatibility on
Carista Requires an app subscription
the app website.
Requires in-app purchase of
Mitsubishi OBD Fusion 2009 - 2022
advanced diagnostics add-on
Suzuki SZViewer 2000+ K-Line and CAN bus based
Premium features require an in-
Subaru ActiveOBD 2012+
app purchase
BimmerLink 2008+ Paid app

BMW & Mini Carista 2008+ Requires an app subscription

bimmer-tool 2008+ Paid app for Android only

Check vehicle compatibility in the

OBD JScan In-app purchase required
FCA (Jeep, Chrysler, app
DODGE, RAM) Requires in-app purchase of
OBD Fusion 2006 - 2023
advanced diagnostics add-on
Volkswagen/Audi/Se Check vehicle compatibility on
Carista Requires an app subscription
at/Skoda the app website.

Check vehicle compatibility on

Others OBDocker Requires an app subscription
the app website.
Important Info: most generic OBD2 apps do not support advanced diagnostics, for example Torque
Lite/ Pro (OBD2 & Car), Car Scanner ELM OBD2, OBD Auto Doctor, which means they cannot check
ABS, airbag (SRS), TPMS, etc. Also, some car brands are not supported for advanced diagnostics as
there is no proper App for the moment.
What’s the difference between OBD-II standard and advanced diagnostics?
The On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) standard and advanced diagnostics refer to different levels of
diagnostic information and capabilities in vehicles.
OBD-II Standard diagnostics: Mandated by regulatory bodies (e.g., EPA in the United States) for all cars
and light trucks sold in certain regions and focuses on emissions-related data to ensure vehicles comply
with environmental standards. It provides access to a set of standardized diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs),
and live data parameters (standard PIDs) such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, fuel system status, and
oxygen sensor readings. These data and codes are standardized across different makes and models,
ensuring that a generic OBD-II scanner can read the basic diagnostic information from any compliant
vehicle.
Advanced Diagnostics: provides additional level of diagnostic data beyond what is required by the
OBD-II standard, including proprietary diagnostic trouble codes, and extended parameter identifications
(PIDs). These data are often specific to the vehicle manufacturer and model. Advanced Diagnostics
usually refers to vehicle systems such as transmission, ABS, airbags, body control modules, and more,
which requires more capable diagnostic tools or software that can interpret manufacturer-specific codes
and data.

Additional notes:
1. Modules in MS-CAN are not supported (For Ford/Mazda vehicles);
2. BMW and Mini model year before 2008 are not supported for advanced diagnostics;
3. For FCA vehicles equipped with secure gateway (around 2017 or 2018+), an additional adapter is
required to clear advanced codes. Please refer to the app page for more information.
4. Vehicles from recent years may not have been supported for advanced diagnostics. Please go to
the app website to check.
5. Cost of Apps Not Included; pricing information may change depending on the developer.
6. The list will be updated from time to time when new brands or models are supported. You can
contact Veepeak customer service to check if your vehicle is not listed.
 Common Advanced Third-Party Apps
(for some advanced features on selected vehicles; App price NOT
included)
Compatibl
Compatible
App Name e Special Notes Main Features Price
Vehicles
Platforms
Not compatible with
2008+ E Series, BMW/Mini Models before
iOS & F Series, 2008; G series not fully For BMW & Mini
BimmerCode Paid
Android I Series, supported (e.g. 2018+ 3 Coding
2008+ R Series Series, 2017+ X3, 2017+ 5
series, 2019+ X5, etc.)
Read trouble codes,
display real-time
Not compatible with
iOS & sensor values,
BimmerLink MY2008+ BMW/Mini Model Year before Paid
Android register a new
2008
battery, service
reset, etc.
iOS: select “Auto connect to
Selected Jeep, Advanced
Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy” as
Chrysler, diagnostics, sensor
the OBD adapter. In-app
iOS & Dodge, RAM. data in all modules,
OBD JScan Android: select VEEPEAK purchas
Android Check on the customization, tire
under e
App for size change, ETC
Bluetooth OBD (2.0, 3.0)
details. Relearn, etc.
adapters as the OBD adapter
iOS: tap to select VEEPEAK
under Bluetooth Low Energy Free
Examine/monitor
2003+ Prius & and click “Connect OBD”. with in-
iOS & the health of the
Dr. Prius Toyota/Lexus Android: tap to select app
Android vehicle High Voltage
hybrid models VEEPEAK under Bluetooth purchas
battery
OBD to connect. e

Select ELM32 Bluetooth Diagnose,

Selected
(Android), or ELM32 Bluetooth customize, service
Toyota, Basic
LE (iOS) as the Adapter; and live data.
iOS & Nissan, Lexus, OBD
Carista Extra feature availability Requires
Android Infiniti, VW, features
depends on the specific subscription
Audi, BMW, are free
vehicle. Check App website for for advanced
Mini models
feature details. features.
Note:
1. Please check on the App page for the latest vehicle compatibility information.
2. Also compatible with bimmer-tool (only for MY2008+), ABRP (iOS version only), Leaf Spy Pro,
CVTz50, GaragePro, OBDocker, FORScan Lite (no MS-CAN support), AlfaOBD, etc.
3. Apps require separate download or purchase from Play Store or App Store. For detailed App
features, please go to App website to check.
4. NOT compatible with Bluedriver, FIXD, Carly, MHD, xHP, ProTool Apps.
 EV Compatibility Guide
Car Make Supported Model Year Required App Note

For Most EVs & PHEVs, please first check Car Scanner ELM OBD2 App (free) and see if there is
a suitable connection profile. More Apps can be found below.
Requires extra adapters; speed
Tesla Model S, 3, X & Y scan my tesla
may not be very fast.
e-tron, Q4 E-tron, Q5 E- May not work with Android
Audi ABRP, Carista, eFlow
tron version of ABRP

2013+ i3, i8 BimmerLink Paid

BMW
i, iX, PHEV, Mini Cooper eFlow (Formerly
In App purchase
SE 2019+ BimmerFlow)
ABRP, Torque Pro
Chevrolet Bolt, Spark, Volt Torque Pro requires custom PIDs
Android
Check on https://priusapp.com/
Prius Dr Prius for more supported Toyota hybrid
Toyota vehicles
May not work with Android
bZ4X ABRP
version of ABRP
Nissan Leaf Leaf Spy Pro Paid App

May not work with Android

IONIQ, Kona, Soul, Niro ABRP
Hyundai/Ki version of ABRP
a
IONIQ, Kona, Soul, Niro EVNotify

e-Golf, e-Up!, ID.3, ID.4, May not work with Android

Volkswagen ABRP, Carista
ID.5, ID.6, ID.7 version of ABRP
May not work with Android
Ford Mustang Mach-E ABRP
version of ABRP

Porsche Taycan 2019-2023 eFlow In App purchase

Extra Notes:
1. Due to the fast-growing EV markets, this list may not cover all the EVs and some EVs may not be
supported yet. We will update it regularly. Please check the latest information from above Apps.
2. Generic OBD apps will not work with plug-in hybrids or EVs, except for Car Scanner ELM
OBDII, which has connection profiles for many EVs.
3. The OBDCheck BLE may not work with the Android version of ABRP because it works under
Classic Bluetooth mode for Android.
4. Some apps require subscription such as Carista.