FORScan Alternatives

    FORScan is described as 'OBD2 software scanner for Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, designed to work over ELM327 and compatible OBD2 to RS232 interpreters'. There are eight alternatives to FORScan for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Linux. The best alternative is openOBD, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FORScan are Torque (Freemium), OBD Auto Doctor (Freemium), DashCommand (Paid) and IT-Effects Car Diagnostic (Paid).

    This page was last updated Aug 30, 2017

    1. openOBD

      • Free • Open Source
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        A cross platform GUI for OBD-II interface device control. Currently supporting ELM327 devices, the app allows you to view and clear error codes, and view live data from the ECU.

        Discontinued

        Last codebase update was in 2013
        https://sourceforge.net/projects/openobd/

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      • Torque

        • Freemium • Proprietary
        • Android
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          View live OBD engine data on your Android phone - Connect to your vehicle ECU Fully customisable dashboard screens - Design your own layouts and custom dials, use your own themes Retrieve Fault Codes (DTCs) and clear Check Engine lights - View fault descriptions using the...
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          Torque vs FORScan opinions
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          Easy to use, easy to customize. Will work with most cheap ELM clones from China.
          Positive comment • over 4 years ago

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        • OBD Auto Doctor

          • Freemium • Proprietary
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            Clear check engine light (MIL), read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), monitor engine performance and save money with OBDAutoDoctor OBD car diagnostic software.
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          • DashCommand

            • Android
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              DashCommand is an app for your car. It turns your iPhone/iPad/iPod into an advanced display for your engine data. Want to know why the check engine light keeps going on? Check it with DashCommand.
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            • This app turns your iPhone,iPad or iPod into an advanced car diagnostic tool. Want to know why the check engine light keeps going on? Check it with Car Diagnostic. Want to monitor speed, fuel consumption, RPM, engine temperature as you drive? Do it with Car Diagnostic.

            • Scan XL Obd2

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                ScanXL is an advanced diagnostic software package for the professional auto mechanic or a serious do-it-yourselfer.
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              • GaragePro

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                  Garage Pro connects you to your car through an CaRPM scanner that is plugged into a port located below your car's steering panel. The Garage Pro mobile app connects to this scanner via Bluetooth and gathers data about the car's problems in real time.
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                • OBD Car Doctor

                  • Freemium • Proprietary
                  • Android
                  • Android Tablet
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                    Reads real-time and stored parameters from ECU of OBD-II compliant cars. Support data reading PID's from cars with 2 and more ECU.
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