Get full access for 24 hours — no credit card, no commitment.
14-day no-questions-asked refund — if your adapter won't connect, we'll refund you.
Download CarScope (.apk)Version 1.0.0 · ~25 MB
Works on most Android phones and tablets from 2016 onwards.
A cheap, standard OBD2 Bluetooth adapter (~$15–30). Available on Amazon or eBay. Model: "ELM327 Bluetooth" or similar.
Your car must have an OBD2 port (usually under the steering wheel). Nearly all gas and diesel cars from 1996 onwards qualify.
CarScope is lightweight. Trip history and PDF exports take minimal space.
24 hours of full access to all features when you first open the app.
No credit card required. No ads.
Basic ($9.99/year) — VIN lookup, freeze frame data, no ads.
Pro ($25/year) — Everything: recalls, trip history, PDF reports, multi-vehicle garage.
Lifetime Pro ($49.99 one-time) — All Pro features forever, no renewal.
Cancel anytime. 14-day no-questions-asked refund.
All diagnostic data is stored locally. CarScope never uploads your OBD2 readings to our servers.
We don't sell your data, track you, or show ads. We're funded by subscriptions.
CarScope only reads OBD2 data — it doesn't control your engine or emissions systems. Clearing a code is reversible.
CarScope interprets standard OBD2 codes for your understanding. Always consult a mechanic for safety-critical issues.
Yes, when you download from our official domain. Sideloading simply means installing an app outside the Play Store. We use the same security and code signing practices as any published app. Never download APKs from unknown sources.
When you first launch CarScope, it will notify you about new versions. You can download and install updates the same way as the initial installation.
Yes. Go to Settings > Apps, find CarScope, and tap Uninstall. You can reinstall anytime.
Make sure you enabled the permission for your specific browser app (not just "all apps"). Also, some phones have a separate Unknown sources toggle in developer settings — check there too.
No. CarScope works without a Google account. You only need an email to log in and subscribe.
Yes, if it's Android 7+. Tablets work great for reading diagnostics while plugged in at the car.
Yes. Reading live data and trouble codes works completely offline. VIN lookup and recall checking require internet, but you can use CarScope anytime for diagnostics without being online.
All scan data and trip history are stored on your phone's local storage. We never upload OBD2 readings. Only your email is stored on our servers (for billing), and that's encrypted.
