I don't believe the app exists for iOS (Apple).

That said, I purchased a $40 Android tablet (LG G Pad) and loaded Torque Pro on it. The larger screen is nice to display more gauges, and it can remain semi-permanently mounted.

Any Elm237 dongle should work, and my preference is bluetooth since it has lower power consumption.

 

Really? I am sure I have seen you tube videos with people displaying it on iPhones. Would be a shame if it was android only.

 

Pretty sure it's Android only.


Rich

 

Pretty sure it's Android only.

I know less than nothing about this stuff, but Telek's original spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...spreadsheets/d/1sY5n8WFu52U6a4_mg3MdcGcmDk3scAP8_muSy-BlXPc/edit#gid=1125667062

has a link to something called EngineLink for Apple.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/engine-link-obd-ii-diagnosis/id591557194?mt=8

 

There are two apps in the App Store “Torque ODB2” and “ODB2 Torque”. I think, but I’m not sure, that Torque ODB2 is from the same company as Torque Pro on Android. In my opinion Engine Link is better then Torque ODB2. I found the differences between the Android and Apple apps and dongles confusing. It seems that Android will work with a Bluetooth or WIFI dongle, but a iOS will not. iOS requires one that connects with WiFi. Normally I’d prefer anything with WIFI over BT, but in this case it’s pretty inconvenient. Please correct me if I have this wrong. I’m perplexed why iOS won’t work with BT.

 

I’m perplexed why iOS won’t work with BT.

iOS doesn't include support for some of the Bluetooth connection protocols, notable SPP (Serial Port Protocol), what all the ELM327 bluetooth plugs use. At least back in the day when I was working at a company developing products for iOS devices, that was because that sort of connectivity was reserved for devices that got approval through the MFi program, which of course none of these adapters have.

 

Torque Pro goes by a different name on iOS. Can't remember it at the moment--along with a lot of other things I can't remember. . .


Google Torque Pro and see what apple app shows up.


Paul

 

The bluetooth adapters have sufficient parasitic drain that a week or 2 of not using the vehicle will begin to drain the 12v battery an unacceptable amount.

I'd imagine the wifi versions are even worse since that is not a low power communication protocol (at least not as low as Bluetooth).

You'd want to remember to disconnect the device if the car isn't driven for a few days. Perhaps some of the more expensive units properly enter a low power state, but verify that before spending extra.

 

The bluetooth adapters have sufficient parasitic drain that a week or 2 of not using the vehicle will begin to drain the 12v battery an unacceptable amount.

Why would you buy a fantastic Chevy Bolt EV and not use it for a week or 2? I drive my cars once every two days, and I gave a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter plugged in. If you do travel and will be out for more than a week, just unplug it.

 

Everything's a trade-off. You get predictability, security and (arguably) ease of use with iOS, but you sacrifice flexibility compared to other OSes. I discovered this the first time I tried to send a file via bluetooth to my laptop, and discovered you can't. No problem I figured, I'll just use USB... but I couldn't without iTunes.

 

Yeah. I hate that Apple products try waaaay too hard to protect you from yourself, often doing what it thinks you want, rather than what you tell it to do. This translates to "limited functionality" in my book.

 

The equivalent app for iOS is EngineLink.

I bought this (LELink^2) ODB-II adapter; it was $35. It also supposed to have very low power drain.