Carista OBD2

Carista OBD2

Android Auto And Vehicles Prizmos Ltd.
4.1 Popularity

Customize your car and diagnose issues with this DIY mechanic app

System Requirements

Updated
September 1, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.prizmos.carista

So here's my take on Carista OBD2. I've tested a bunch of car diagnostic apps and this one's definitely one of the more comprehensive ones. The ability to customize your car's settings is really cool, and the diagnostic tools work well for figuring out issues. The interface could be a bit more user-friendly, but once you get the hang of it, it's pretty straightforward. Definitely a useful app to have if you like to DIY your car maintenance. Not as polished as some others, but gets the job done.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of customization options to unlock hidden features in your car
  • Diagnostics tool works well for finding and diagnosing problems
  • Saves you money by letting you do basic maintenance and repairs yourself
  • Covers a wide range of vehicle makes and models

Cons

  • Interface can be a bit cluttered and not super intuitive at first
  • Instructions aren't always the clearest, took me a while to figure some stuff out
  • Might be overkill if you just need basic diagnostic tools
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Been using the Carista OBD2 app for a couple months now. It’s basically a digital car mechanic that lets you tinker with your vehicle’s settings and diagnose any problems. Pretty solid app if you’re into modifying your ride or figuring out why that pesky check engine light is on.

Here’s what you can do – you can unlock hidden features in your car, customize stuff like driving modes and exhaust sounds, and check real-time data like engine performance. There’s also a diagnostics tool that scans for trouble codes and helps you figure out what’s wrong. Took me a while to learn all the features but it’s actually pretty useful.

Look, if you’re a car enthusiast who likes to tinker under the hood, you’ll probably get a lot of use out of Carista. It’s not perfect – the interface can be a bit cluttered and the instructions aren’t always super clear. But overall, it does the job and saves you a trip to the mechanic shop.

User Reviews

Kim Gransch October 14, 2025

It used to work on generic Elm327 cheapo obd11 Bluetooth adaptor. They have introduced a feature where it only works if you use their Evo adaptor. We all know what...

Schmat Mowell October 14, 2025

gets more expensive yet half the customise features still don't work. Now they have even locked more diagnostics behind the pay wall and upped the price by 50% with no...

Louis J. DeMatteo October 14, 2025

APP AGAIN IS UNSTABLE!! NOW IT DOESNT RECOGNIZE MY ACCOUNT LOG IN!!! Editing review: I have reset the Carista OBD2 module by pulling it out and putting it back in....

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