Carista OBD2

4.2
20.2K reviews
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Rated for 3+
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Rated for 3+
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About this app

Carista App is a mobile DIY car mechanic in the palm of your hands - code features, diagnose warning lights, monitor live data, and service your car.
Save time and money from visits to the workshop with Carista. Customize your car's behavior, unlock hidden features, diagnose dashboard warning lights, monitor real-time parameters, and perform simple DIY procedures quickly and easily. Advanced app settings available for certain Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Cupra, Dacia, Ford, Gemini, GMC, Holden, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, MAN, Mazda, Mini, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Pontiac, Renault, Saab, Scion, Seat, Skoda, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo models.

THE ALL-IN-ONE CAR TOOL
-Customize your car's behavior: unlock hidden features, including SFD & SFD2-protected ones, and tailor your car to your preferences.
-Diagnose and Reset dashboard warning lights: quickly identify and resolve issues before they escalate into costly repairs.
-Monitor real-time parameters: stay informed about your car's health and performance with live data readings.
-Perform simple DIY procedures: save on routine maintenance and avoid lengthy workshop visits.

SUPPORTED VEHICLES
Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dacia, Ford, GMC, Holden, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Check if your car is supported here: https://carista.com/apps/supported-cars

WHY THE CARISTA APP?
- A wide range of car brands supported.
- User-friendly and simple: plug the scanner, switch Bluetooth on, press "Connect", see what your car is capable of.
- Brilliant customer service.
- Frequent updates: new features and brands.
-Savings progress tracker: monitor your savings and unlock exclusive offers.

HARDWARE
Experience the full potential of the Carista App by pairing it with the Carista EVO Scanner (and Carista OBD Scanner-white one-, not compatible with Ford brands and SFD & SFD2-protected 2020+ VAG cars). While Carista App can also be used with other compatible OBD2 adapters such as OBDLink MX+, OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth or LX adapters, Kiwi3 adapter, or a genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 (ensuring it's not fake or defective). Discover more at: https://carista.com/products/carista-evo-obd-scanner

PRICING
All paid features are available with an in-app purchase of our Pro functionality: an auto-renewable subscription at $59.99 USD/year or $14.99 USD/month.
Price may vary based on currency and region.

KEY FEATURES (Exact feature availability depends on your vehicle).

*CUSTOMIZATIONS
Personalization of comfort & convenience features of the car. More than 300 hidden features per brand.
-Gauge needle sweep at startup
-Start screen logo
-Virtual instrument cluster theme
-Lights: DRL, coming/leaving-home
-Throttle response behavior
and more powerful features to enhance your experience!

*ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS
Perform dealer-level electronic diagnostics (fault code checking and resetting) of all modules in the vehicle, including ABS, airbag, and other manufacturer-specific systems.
*SERVICE
-Electronic parking brake (EPB) retraction tool
-Service reset
-Tire pressure sensors (TPMS)
-Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration
-Battery registration
And other helpful tools.

*LIVE DATA
-Launch control count
-Mileage information
-Airbag crashes count
-Service interval info
-Engine Turbo
And others to keep your car running smoothly and efficiently.

*For 2005/2008+ vehicles
For all cars with OBD port:
Basic OBD Diagnostics
Basic OBD2 Live Data
Emissions Test Service tools

Information and help: https://carista.com
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/policies/privacy-policy
Updated on
Jun 30, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
This app may share these data types with third parties
Location, Personal info and 5 others
This app may collect these data types
Personal info, Financial info and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.2
19.3K reviews
LKTX
July 1, 2026
Don't be a sucker. You buy the scanner. Bought mine on Amazon. Then you have to buy a subscription. I bought the 30 day trial. $20. The web site lists loads of custom settings for my vehicle. Loaded it and found that half are not there and not supported. Still waiting on an answer from tech support. This is clearly misleading. Subscription is non refundable. Quite the hustle. Waste of money. Returned scanner to Amazon. Shame on Carista and Google for allowing this on the Play Store.
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Prizmos Ltd.
July 1, 2026
Thanks for the review! We're sorry for the frustration. Customizations depend strictly on your car's specific hardware. We never intend to mislead, and all of the available features are listed on our website. Our support team will reply to your ticket ASAP to investigate your exact vehicle. We appreciate your patience.
Mike (DarkSavant)
July 2, 2026
Purchased to turn on one custom feature on two of my cars it advertised as available. Neither could be turned on or even show up in the app. After having to pay a hefty one month subscription and purchase their obd2 device.
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Prizmos Ltd.
July 4, 2026
Thanks for the review, and we are sorry to hear about the trouble! Please contact our support team directly at support@carista.com so we can assist you in resolving this issue as quickly as possible.
David VahnDijk
June 22, 2026
Too expensive for the monthly. After buying the dongle I have been led to believe you would get an introductory discount or one month free or something similar. Turns out there are less functions available than with a cheaper Walmart OBD2 dongle that is completely free once you've purchased that adapter.
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Prizmos Ltd.
June 24, 2026
Thanks for the review! Our app provides basic OBD2 features for free. A subscription is only necessary to access advanced tools that go beyond what generic scanners offer. We don’t currently offer a free trial. If you have seen any such offers advertised, please let us know by contacting support@carista.com so we can look into it.

What’s new

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