CarPulse: OBD2 Car Scan Tool
MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD Utilities iPhoneiPadiPod touch
CarPulse: OBD2 Car Scan Tool is a free Utilities app for iPhone and iPad by MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated August 25, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 29 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Aug 25
- 2026 · v2.0
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About CarPulse: OBD2 Car Scan Tool
CarPulse is an OBD2 diagnostic app that helps car owners read check engine codes, understand what is wrong, and manage vehicle maintenance — using any Bluetooth ELM327 adapter and an iPhone. WHAT DOES CARPULSE DO? CarPulse reads diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from your car's onboard computer and translates each code into a plain-English explanation: what the problem is, what caused it, how serious it is, and whether it is safe to keep driving. It covers over 100,000 DTCs across all vehicle makes from 1996 onward. WHO IS CARPULSE FOR? CarPulse is built for everyday drivers, not professional mechanics. If you have ever been told your car needs an expensive repair and had no way to verify it, CarPulse gives you the information to understand the problem yourself before visiting the shop. WHAT CAN I DO FOR FREE? Read and clear check engine codes. Get plain-English explanations with severity ratings. View live sensor data from 20+ engine parameters (RPM, coolant temperature, fuel pressure, throttle position, engine load, and more). Look up any DTC in the offline database. No account, no email, no trial period. WHAT DOES PREMIUM ADD? Repair cost estimates so you know fair prices before the mechanic quotes you. Smart maintenance schedules based on your vehicle, mileage, and driving habits — with reminders for oil changes, brake inspections, tire rotations. Issue forecasting that flags developing problems before they become breakdowns. Freeze frame data, sensor logging, emissions readiness pre-check, unlimited vehicle profiles, and vehicle health reports. WHAT ADAPTER DO I NEED? Any Bluetooth Low Energy ELM327 adapter works — Vgate, Veepeak, BAFX, OBDLink, Konnwei, LELink, and dozens more. Adapters cost $10-25 and plug into the OBD2 port under your dashboard. Every car sold in the United States since 1996 has this port. VEHICLE HEALTH SCORE A single 0-100 score summarizing your car's overall condition, calculated from active fault codes and overdue maintenance items. Track your score over time across multiple vehicles in one garage. CARPLAY SUPPORT CarPulse works with Apple CarPlay, showing live engine data and vehicle health on your car's built-in display while you drive. SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Premium: $9.99/year with 7-day trial, or $1.99/month. Premium+: $14.99/year with 7-day trial, or $2.99/month. Adds health reports, data export, extended history, priority support. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.mobilealchemy.co/terms-of-service.html
What’s new
Version 2.0 · Updated August 25, 2026
CarPulse 2.0 — our biggest update yet! NEW FEATURES: - Enhanced Diagnostics: Deep ABS, SRS/Airbag, Transmission, and Body Control module data for Ford, Toyota, GM, Chrysler, Nissan, and VW - Real-Time Sensor Graphing: Chart any live parameter with adjustable time windows - Sensor Alarms: Custom threshold alerts with haptic and notification support - Performance Benchmarks: 0-60 mph, quarter-mile timing, speed splits, and distance splits - HUD Mode: Mirror-ready heads-up display for windshield projection - CAN Bus Monitor: Raw CAN frame viewer with DBC file import - Custom Dashboard: Build your own gauge layout with drag-and-drop PID tiles - Fuel Cost Tracking: Real-time trip cost, cost per mile, and estimated range - GPS Trip Routes: Color-coded route maps overlaid on trip history - State Emissions Check: Vehicle readiness against your state's inspection rules - O2 Sensor Tests & Mode 06: Advanced diagnostic test results - PID Statistics: Min, max, and average tracking for all parameters - Inclinometer: Pitch and roll display using device sensors - Find My Car: Save and navigate back to your parked vehicle - CarPlay Support: Live data and diagnostics on your car's display Plus performance improvements and bug fixes throughout.
App privacy
The developer, MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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