CompareOBD scanner apps
Pelican vs. OBD Fusion
OBD Fusion is a one-time purchase with trouble codes, emissions readiness and add-on diagnostics for many makes. Pelican has a free tier, works with most ELM327-compatible scanners, and adds navigation, CarPlay widgets and an Apple Watch app.
Who Pelican is for
Drivers who want to start scanning for free, with navigation, a CarPlay app and an Apple Watch app built in.
Who OBD Fusion is for
Owners of gas cars who want emissions readiness checks, and maker-specific module diagnostics.
Features side by side
| Feature | Pelican | OBD Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Navigation and reports | ||
| Turn-by-turn navigation | Yes | No |
| Scout reports | Yes | No |
| CarPlay and Apple Watch | ||
| CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Customizable CarPlay widgets | Yes | No |
| Apple Watch | Yes | No |
| Your car | ||
| Scanners | Yes | Yes |
| Signal definitions | Pelican+Yes | Yes |
| Finding parameters | Pelican+Yes | No |
| EV battery health | Yes | No |
| Diagnostics | ||
| Trouble codes | No | Yes |
| Emissions readiness | No | Yes |
| Maker-specific modules | No | Yes |
| Charts and logs | Pelican+Yes | Yes |
| Platforms and price | ||
| iPhone | Yes | Yes |
| iPad | No | Yes |
| CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Watch | Yes | No |
| Android | No | Yes |
| Price | Free | $9.99 once |
How Pelican stands out
Pelican is a unified navigation experience, bringing map and car data together into a single product.
How OBD Fusion stands out
OBD Fusion is a diagnostic tool with a one-time price, emissions readiness checks, and add-ons that read more of a car's modules.
