Carista OBD2 Car Scanner
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About this app
Carista lets you diagnose warning lights, read and reset fault codes, monitor live vehicle data, customize your car, and perform DIY service procedures—all from your phone.
Save hours and thousands of dollars in workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization.
NEW IN CARISTA
• Car Diary: log maintenance and repairs, track costs and set service reminders for each car
• EV/Hybrid Battery Health Check (Toyota only, PRO): get a 0–10 battery score with cell-level data
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO)
Unlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves.
• Gauge needle sweep at startup
• Start screen logo
• Virtual instrument cluster themes
• Daytime running lights
• Coming-home and leaving-home lights
• Throttle response behavior
And many more
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO)
Go beyond the Check Engine Light. Diagnose multiple electronic control modules, including ABS, airbag, SRS, Engine, Transmission, and manufacturer-specific systems. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes before visiting a workshop.
SEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO)
Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include:
• Engine and turbo information
• Launch control count
• Mileage information
• Airbag crash count
• Service interval information
• Engine RPM and other performance parameters
With supported vehicles, Apple CarPlay lets you view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving.
PERFORM DIY SERVICE PROCEDURES (PRO)
Handle simple maintenance yourself and avoid workshop visits. Depending on your vehicle, Carista offers:
• Electronic parking brake (EPB) service
• Service due indicator reset
• Tire pressure sensor (TPMS) registration
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration
• Battery registration
And other vehicle-specific service functions
SUPPORTED CAR BRANDS
Carista supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dacia, Ford, GMC, Holden, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware.
BASIC OBD2 FEATURES FOR MOST 2005/2008+ CARS (FREE)
Compatible vehicles with an OBD port also get basic OBD2 diagnostics, live data, and emissions readiness tools.
EASY TO USE:
Locate the OBD2 port
• Plug in the scanner
• Turn on ignition
• Open the app
• Pair it with the scanner
HARDWARE
For the best experience, pair the app with the Carista EVO Scanner. Carista also works with selected compatible OBD2 scanners, including OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth, OBDLink LX, Kiwi3, and genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 scanners.
The Carista OBD Scanner (white) is not compatible with Ford vehicles or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+ Volkswagen Group vehicles. Check compatibility before purchasing a scanner.
WHY CARISTA?
• 3M+ users worldwide — trusted by millions of drivers.
• 10+ years of automotive expertise in diagnostics and customization.
• Official Volkswagen Group partner — advanced capabilities for supported VW Group vehicles.
• SFD & SFD2 support — unlock protected features on compatible Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• One subscription. All Pro features. — No individual credits needed.
• Regularly updated — new vehicles and features added often.
Learn more: https://carista.com/
Supported vehicles: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars
Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
Save hours and thousands of dollars in workshop visits, and take control of your car's maintenance, diagnostics, and personalization.
NEW IN CARISTA
• Car Diary: log maintenance and repairs, track costs and set service reminders for each car
• EV/Hybrid Battery Health Check (Toyota only, PRO): get a 0–10 battery score with cell-level data
CUSTOMIZE YOUR CAR (PRO)
Unlock hidden features and personalize how your car behaves.
• Gauge needle sweep at startup
• Start screen logo
• Virtual instrument cluster themes
• Daytime running lights
• Coming-home and leaving-home lights
• Throttle response behavior
And many more
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS (PRO)
Go beyond the Check Engine Light. Diagnose multiple electronic control modules, including ABS, airbag, SRS, Engine, Transmission, and manufacturer-specific systems. Read and clear diagnostic trouble codes before visiting a workshop.
SEE YOUR CAR'S LIVE DATA (PRO)
Monitor real-time vehicle parameters and see what's happening inside your car. Depending on your vehicle, live data can include:
• Engine and turbo information
• Launch control count
• Mileage information
• Airbag crash count
• Service interval information
• Engine RPM and other performance parameters
With supported vehicles, Apple CarPlay lets you view basic OBD2 live data on your car's screen while driving.
PERFORM DIY SERVICE PROCEDURES (PRO)
Handle simple maintenance yourself and avoid workshop visits. Depending on your vehicle, Carista offers:
• Electronic parking brake (EPB) service
• Service due indicator reset
• Tire pressure sensor (TPMS) registration
• Diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration
• Battery registration
And other vehicle-specific service functions
SUPPORTED CAR BRANDS
Carista supports Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dacia, Ford, GMC, Holden, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Feature availability varies by vehicle, model year and hardware.
BASIC OBD2 FEATURES FOR MOST 2005/2008+ CARS (FREE)
Compatible vehicles with an OBD port also get basic OBD2 diagnostics, live data, and emissions readiness tools.
EASY TO USE:
Locate the OBD2 port
• Plug in the scanner
• Turn on ignition
• Open the app
• Pair it with the scanner
HARDWARE
For the best experience, pair the app with the Carista EVO Scanner. Carista also works with selected compatible OBD2 scanners, including OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth, OBDLink LX, Kiwi3, and genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 scanners.
The Carista OBD Scanner (white) is not compatible with Ford vehicles or SFD/SFD2-protected 2020+ Volkswagen Group vehicles. Check compatibility before purchasing a scanner.
WHY CARISTA?
• 3M+ users worldwide — trusted by millions of drivers.
• 10+ years of automotive expertise in diagnostics and customization.
• Official Volkswagen Group partner — advanced capabilities for supported VW Group vehicles.
• SFD & SFD2 support — unlock protected features on compatible Volkswagen Group vehicles.
• One subscription. All Pro features. — No individual credits needed.
• Regularly updated — new vehicles and features added often.
Learn more: https://carista.com/
Supported vehicles: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars
Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
Diagnose fault codes, customize features, monitor live data and service your car
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Ratings and reviews
20K reviews
A Google user
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October 11, 2018
I've had this app installed on my phone for years. When I first installed it I remember making changes to my Toyota for free. The next time I tried the app it required a purchase. No problem. I buy almost every app I use. Figured I would buy next I used. Price doubled. Starting saving my Play balance. Price doubled. It was up to $20 last time I checked. Expensive, but still on my list. Opened today to buy...$40 a year. Yikes. My fault for waiting, but wow. Insane. $10 one time also insane. Uninstalled.
55 people found this review helpful
Prizmos Ltd.
March 26, 2018
Thanks for your feedback. Our history: we launched in early 2014 with an introductory price of $10; a few months later, we stopped the introductory pricing and went to $20. In July 2016, we switched to offering 2 options: $10 for a 1-week pass or $40/year as a subscription. Sounds like if you only need it ~once a year, the 1-week pass is for you.
Jakob Thompson
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September 25, 2021
I get it, I really do, to keep an app running, they need money. However, it used to be free just to SEE the trouble codes. I didn't mind it when they required me to pay to reset the codes or do other extra stuff, but now I have to pay to do a basic function (which, might I add, takes forever to load all the codes)? No, no more. This reminds me way too much of Gameloft. I'm ditching this tool and buying a dedicated scanner that doesn't need a cash-cow app. It was good while it lasted. EDIT: Nice try, Carista, but that isn't true. It hasn't always been a paid-for feature to SEE codes. I used this app for two years, and I could see codes just fine without a subscription until now. If you're going to try to deceive people, at least make it believable. I'm never returning to this sketchy brand. Buyer beware!
141 people found this review helpful
Prizmos Ltd.
September 7, 2021
Hi Jakob, thanks for your review. Seeing and resetting standard OBD2 fault codes has always been free (and still is). Seeing and resetting manufacturer-specific fault codes has always been paid. Nothing has changed in that respect; maybe you just happened to have standard codes before. If you liked the functionality, pls rate accordingly. Thanks!
Jimmy Jimenez
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May 28, 2022
Only use this to clear my inspection due every time I change my oil. So 2 or 3 times a year. These are single use times. It's a shame you have to opt in for the full month. The last time I subscribed I didn't realize I didn't cancel and paid 6 months straight even though I didn't use it. Wish they had a more efficient billing method but I guess they make their money, banking you'll forget to unsubscribe for single use cases.
13 people found this review helpful
Prizmos Ltd.
June 6, 2022
Thanks for your review. Our goal is NOT to trick users into subscribing for one month and then hope they forget to cancel their subscription. You can subscribe and cancel your subscription anytime you want.
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PRIZMOS OOD
support@caristaapp.com
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1715 Sofia
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