Compatibility & apps

Will it workwith my car?

Check your vehicle in ten seconds – and find out which app is right for you.

1What do you drive?
2Fuel / drive
2012

Date of first registration on your registration document. Applies to vehicles from the EU and the UK.

The model year doesn’t matter for this selection.

Almost there

Now choose the fuel type.

The result appears instantly – set the model year with the slider.

What works – and what doesn’t.

To be honest: an OBD2 adapter is not a workshop diagnostic tester. But for most questions about the check engine light, it’s all you need.

Always works

  • Read and clear engine fault codes
  • Live data, graphs, custom dashboard
  • Fuel consumption and trip data
  • Freeze frame data
  • Emissions readiness (I/M readiness)
  • Oxygen sensor test

With a special app

  • ABS, airbag (SRS), transmission, tyre pressure
  • Transmission temperature, DPF load
  • Hybrid and EV battery
  • BMW/Mini coding (BimmerCode)
  • Battery registration (BimmerLink)

Only for certain models, usually paid.

Doesn’t work

  • Reset oil service and maintenance indicators
  • Component activation, relearn functions
  • Key programming
  • Wi-Fi connection (Bluetooth only)
  • Ford MS-CAN, trucks (J1939)

BMW & Mini with BimmerCode or BimmerLink

E series from 2008 F series I series Mini R from 2008 G series U series before 2008
Current list

The right app.

The adapter is the link to your car – what you see is determined by the app. A free one is enough to get started.

Infocar

iOS & Android · free to try

Clear layout, with driving style analysis. Ideal as a second app for cross-checking if another app won’t connect.

OBD Fusion

iOS & Android · paid

Feature-rich, with add-ons for enhanced diagnostics on Ford, Mazda, Toyota/Lexus, Nissan, Mitsubishi and FCA brands.

Torque Lite / Pro

Android only

The Android classic with lots of gauges. There is no iPhone version – “Torque” apps in the App Store are copycats.

Dr. Prius

iOS & Android · free

Checks the condition of the hybrid battery in Toyota and Lexus vehicles.

App finder
by brand.

For ABS, airbag & co. you need an app that knows your brand. Usually paid – check the app’s vehicle list first.

  • Carista OBDDiagnostics, customisation, service – subscription
  • VAG DPFDPF values for selected VAG diesels

Your brand is missing? Send us the make, model and year.

Better avoid these apps.

If an app immediately wants a subscription or won’t connect, it’s almost always on one of these two lists.

Copycats with subscription traps

They imitate well-known names and charge money even for basic features.

  • Torque Pro: OBD2 Car Scanner
  • Torque App: Car Check, Tracker
  • Torque Car Pro – OBD2 Scanner
  • Car Scanner OBD2 Torque Pro
  • OBD2 Car Scanner – Torque FixD
  • Torque OBD2

Not compatible

These apps only work with their own or a special adapter.

  • Carly
  • OBDeleven
  • BlueDriver
  • FIXD
  • MHD
  • xHP
  • ProTool
  • bootmod3
  • VCDS
  • Techstream
  • Multiecuscan
  • RepairSolutions
  • ABRP (Android)

Personal support

Something not working?
Just write to us.

Before you send anything back: we can solve most problems together in a few minutes. Just tell us your vehicle, model year, phone and app – a screenshot of the error message helps a lot.

Manufacturer support (English): veepeak.com/support