OBD Pilot — AI Car Scanner
OBD2 scanner with AI
Only for iPhone
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Understand your car in plain language. Plug in an OBD2 adapter, scan trouble codes, watch live data, and let AI explain what's wrong and what to do.
Your car has been trying to tell you something. OBD Pilot reads the codes and explains them in language you actually understand.
Plug any ELM327 adapter into your car's OBD2 port (every vehicle made after 1996 has one), connect via Bluetooth or WiFi, and OBD Pilot does the rest:
WHAT IT DOES
• Reads confirmed and pending trouble codes from every control unit
• Shows you live engine RPM, speed, coolant temperature, fuel level, and more
• Translates cryptic codes like "P0420" into plain English with real next steps
• Captures the engine state at the moment a fault was stored (freeze frame)
• Auto-saves every scan as a shareable PDF report
CHAT WITH YOUR CAR
Ask anything in everyday language. "Is it safe to drive?" "What does P0420 mean?" "Why is the engine running hot?" OBD Pilot's AI assistant uses your real diagnostic data to give specific, practical answers — and you can send photos of dashboard lights or engine parts for visual analysis.
NO HARDWARE? START WITH DEMO MODE
Toggle Demo Mode in Settings to explore every feature against a simulated vehicle. Realistic codes, real-feeling live data, the works.
COMPATIBLE WITH
• Any car or truck made after 1996 (US) / 1998 (EU)
• Standard ELM327 Bluetooth or WiFi OBD2 adapters
• Generic adapters like "OBDII", "Veepeak", "Vgate iCar"
OBD PILOT PRO
Free: unlimited diagnostic scans, live data, code lookup, PDF reports
Pro ($4.99/mo with a 1-week free trial, or $39.99/year): unlimited AI chat and detailed AI analysis
SAFETY FIRST
OBD Pilot is an informational tool, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic. Always confirm any finding with a professional before performing a repair. Never read or interact with the app while driving.
PRIVACY
No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your scan history stays on your device. AI requests are sent to OpenAI for processing; we do not log them on our backend.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://obdpilot.com/privacy.html
Ratings & Reviews
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• Switch cars in one tap — pick any vehicle in your garage to make it active, with a clearer switcher on the Home screen.
• The name you give your car during setup now carries through to your garage.
• More reliable, responsive taps throughout Settings and Home.
• Fixes and polish under the hood.
The developer, Shasank Mallela, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Shasank Mallela
- Size
- 7.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- OBD Pilot Pro Annual USD 39.99
- OBD Pilot Pro Monthly USD 4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Shashank Mallela