Best iPhone OBD-II software??

Half Fast Drivr · 06-02-2012, 07:52 PM

I have seen several threads in the archives, but they all appear to be rather dated.

So, please refresh. Does anyone have a preference in iPhone OBD-II scanners (either wifi or bluetooth)???

Rev, Fuzzycar, Dashcommand, etc.

Thanks, gotta use up some itunes gift cards...

To remove this ad, register today or login if you already are registered!

buffyclk500 · 06-02-2012, 08:02 PM

I use dash and love it
And you also can do custom faces

Yacht Master · 06-03-2012, 08:46 AM

+1 on dash w/I-Pad.
Don't know if it is the best, but I like it.

buffyclk500 · 06-03-2012, 12:58 PM

I tryed rev and I love dash the best of the 2

cij911 · 06-03-2012, 01:06 PM

Innovate OT-2 coupled with an LC-1 wideband....

Tech-Tune · 06-03-2012, 01:10 PM

Whats the full name of this dash program, cant seem to find it in the app store

jnash · 06-03-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech-Tune

Whats the full name of this dash program, cant seem to find it in the app store

DashCommand by PalmerPerformance

Tech-Tune · 06-03-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnash

DashCommand by PalmerPerformance

Perfect, thanks.
What bluetooth devise do you guys suggest goes with it?

jnash · 06-03-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech-Tune

Whats the full name of this dash program, cant seem to find it in the app store

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech-Tune

Perfect, thanks.
What bluetooth devise do you guys suggest goes with it?

Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner For ELM327

Amazon

2008AMG63 · 06-03-2012, 03:22 PM

I Am considering getting the kiwi wifi instead of BT.

http://plxdevices.com/product_info.php?id=GSSTWIFI

amg guy · 06-03-2012, 04:28 PM

Having trouble pairing the elm 327 to my iPhone to run dash command?

Anyone know how to do this?

2008AMG63 · 06-03-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amg guy

Having trouble pairing the elm 327 to my iPhone to run dash command?

Anyone know how to do this?

Is the first part a question?

Shifter · 06-03-2012, 05:33 PM

Dang, its $50?? The app for my old droid was like $5....

Das Geld 2 · 06-03-2012, 05:39 PM

Don't forget your iphone need to be jailbroken to work with bluetooth and ELM327

Das Geld 2 · 06-03-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amg guy

Having trouble pairing the elm 327 to my iPhone to run dash command?

Anyone know how to do this?

ROQYBT from Cydia

Half Fast Drivr · 06-03-2012, 07:29 PM

^^^
Does the iPhone need to be jailbroken to work with other wifi OBD connectors???
If so, not sure why the App store would be selling such an app...

Is there another wifi connector that can be bought that does not need a jailbreak???

Thanks

AKnight55 · 06-03-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifter

Dang, its $50?? The app for my old droid was like $5....

I saw that too

Half Fast Drivr · 06-03-2012, 07:52 PM

Agreed, it is a bit pricey, but have you priced a stand alone scanner?
This is wifi, on the fly, and utilizes your phone. All in all, pretty handy I'd say (if, it delivers what it says it does...)

Boywonda · 06-03-2012, 08:08 PM

Lemur Blue Driver. Works great

http://www.lemurmonitors.com/BlueDriver.html

2008AMG63 · 06-03-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Half Fast Drivr

^^^
Does the iPhone need to be jailbroken to work with other wifi OBD connectors???
If so, not sure why the App store would be selling such an app...

Is there another wifi connector that can be bought that does not need a jailbreak???

Thanks

Read my post and follow he link.

Kiwi builds a wifi that works with apple devices and you can buy the app you want..... Rev or dash! They are pretty interesting and No jailbreak needed.

Not cheap.

This is the REV app. in he hardware they mention other wifi devices, but are in EU, Kiwi is USA... Easier to find.

http://www.devtoaster.com/products/rev

jnash · 06-03-2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Half Fast Drivr

^^^
Does the iPhone need to be jailbroken to work with other wifi OBD connectors???
If so, not sure why the App store would be selling such an app...

Is there another wifi connector that can be bought that does not need a jailbreak???

Thanks

You may of course use wireless as previously mentioned, right now there is a great and simple jailbreak for the current OS 5.1.1 Absinthe 2.0.4 will jailbreak your phone in one easy connect from your PC / mac. Its a full untethered jailbreak and the simplest I have seen to date.

GregMB · 08-23-2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yacht Master

+1 on dash w/I-Pad.
Don't know if it is the best, but I like it.

I've been using the Rev Lite (free version) on my iPhone just to get familiar with it.

My PLX WiFi will be arriving today so I'll see if it pairs to the app as easily as it's supposed to.

Looking at the two most popular apps (Rev and DashCommand) it seems like Rev isn't being actively supported by DevToaster. Last update to the app was Jan 14, 2010 (Revision 2.0.2)

Conversely, PalmerPerformance appears to be much more actively updating their app.. (Rev 3.1.0 was released on Aug 9, 2012).

From that I can only conclude that DevToaster is going to let their product age, and not invest any more resources into maintaining it. If it works "as is"... great, but if there are limitations or bugs they'll likely never be addressed.

PalmerPerformance (DashCommand) seems to be working harder to add nice little touches and features to their app. It just feels like they are trying harder to be a leader in this space and offer the strongest product out there.

Rev is currently priced at $39.99
DashCommand is currently priced at $49.99

It seems like once you've made the commitment to spend some money on a good datalogging app, you'd be well served to spend the extra $10 on the one that is still evolving and improving.

Anyone care to comment on recent experiences with either product?

-G

Toadster · 08-23-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnash

DashCommand by PalmerPerformance

+1 great app - most expensive, but you get what you pay for

Toadster · 08-23-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Das Geld 2

Don't forget your iphone need to be jailbroken to work with bluetooth and ELM327

get a Kiwi WiFi and it works with the standard iOS install...

I got mine off CL for $60

GregMB · 08-23-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadster

+1 great app - most expensive, but you get what you pay for

That basically where I'm heading with this thought process....

Any interesting discoveries in your datalogs since you started using the app?

My plans was to do some basic datalogging on my 100% stock ECU / engine to establish a baseline for things like timing, IATs, AFR, etc. Then take advantage of the current EC Tune Promo and see what the logs look like afterwards.

-G

06-02-2012, 08:02 PM	#2
buffyclk500 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 956 Drives: clk500	I use dash and love it And you also can do custom faces __________________ 2003 CLK500-150,000 MILES AB-RACING: V2-FULL INTAKE,COOLING SETUP,FULL EXHAUST KLEEMENN HEADERS EUROCHARGED ECU/TCU AMS PULLEY K.SPORT COILOVER

06-03-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
Yacht Master MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Caribbean/Florida/Colorado Posts: 3,177 Drives: E-ZGO 53hp., 1999 E 430 sport, 2004 E 55, 2008 Tahoe LTZ on 24"s	+1 on dash w/I-Pad. Don't know if it is the best, but I like it. __________________ Click here for the Beast 2004 E55K AMG

06-03-2012, 12:58 PM	#4
buffyclk500 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 956 Drives: clk500	I tryed rev and I love dash the best of the 2 __________________ 2003 CLK500-150,000 MILES AB-RACING: V2-FULL INTAKE,COOLING SETUP,FULL EXHAUST KLEEMENN HEADERS EUROCHARGED ECU/TCU AMS PULLEY K.SPORT COILOVER

06-03-2012, 01:10 PM	#6
Tech-Tune Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ/Greece Posts: 731 Drives: 2006 CLS55 & 2002 SL55 (R129) Silver Arrow	Whats the full name of this dash program, cant seem to find it in the app store __________________ *SL55 (R129)* 5.7L AMG Kompressor engine, 85mm TB, SLR cam shafts, MAHLE forged pistons, ported heads, long tube headers, full AMG exhaust, AMG P030 Brakes, Quaife LSD *CLS55 (R219)* *85mm TB, RENNtech air box, Kleemann Headers, UPD Supercharger Pulley, Eurocharged ECU/TCU tune*

06-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#13
Shifter Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 666 Drives: ///AMG	Dang, its $50?? The app for my old droid was like $5.... __________________ Custom steering wheel/TB shaft grind/kleemann headers w/ceramic coating/custom downpipe+xpipe/19" 218 AMG wheels/SC pulley/EC V2 tune ______________________________________ Family's MB's:12 E350 4matic, 09 S550 4matic, 04 E55, 13 GLK350, 14 S-class on order

06-03-2012, 01:06 PM	#5
cij911 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,120 Drives: one car at a time	Innovate OT-2 coupled with an LC-1 wideband....

06-03-2012, 03:22 PM	#10
2008AMG63 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: México City Posts: 145 Drives: 2008 E63, KTM990, 2012 CLS63, 1972 W108 280SE 4.5	I Am considering getting the kiwi wifi instead of BT. http://plxdevices.com/product_info.php?id=GSSTWIFI

06-03-2012, 04:28 PM	#11
amg guy Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 247 Drives: 2005 E55	Having trouble pairing the elm 327 to my iPhone to run dash command? Anyone know how to do this?

06-03-2012, 05:39 PM	#14
Das Geld 2 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,489	Don't forget your iphone need to be jailbroken to work with bluetooth and ELM327 __________________ -I do not see why man should not be just as cruel as nature. -A fisherman always sees another fisherman from afar. -The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room.

06-03-2012, 07:29 PM	#16
Half Fast Drivr Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 81 Drives: CLS55	^^^ Does the iPhone need to be jailbroken to work with other wifi OBD connectors??? If so, not sure why the App store would be selling such an app... Is there another wifi connector that can be bought that does not need a jailbreak??? Thanks

06-03-2012, 07:52 PM	#18
Half Fast Drivr Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 81 Drives: CLS55	Agreed, it is a bit pricey, but have you priced a stand alone scanner? This is wifi, on the fly, and utilizes your phone. All in all, pretty handy I'd say (if, it delivers what it says it does...)

06-03-2012, 08:08 PM	#19
Boywonda Junior Member 2007 Mercedes-Benz E63 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 54 Drives: 2007 E63 AMG	Lemur Blue Driver. Works great http://www.lemurmonitors.com/BlueDriver.html __________________ <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26239657@N07/5623700874/" title="DSC00850 by clj2k4, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5623700874_56d7f386f4_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="DSC00850"></a> My days of hanging the *** of my car out around corners are over buddy, I'm all about chillin in relative comfort and CRUSHING THE SOULS of my coworkers. Last edited by Boywonda; 06-03-2012 at 08:11 PM.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 4 (0 members and 4 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: