Generally works OK. Yes, need to buy the adapter and the full version, but that compares favorably to one shop visit. Support is really poor -- consists of automated responses based on best matches to your question. Really poor, but I guess better than some very amateurish apps. Interface is all brand new... again... and now has more pointless fluff. not an improvement! Lets you log live data but there's no way to view the log -- it's encrypted. I guess the "save log" feature is either there for future use or just to make you mad. Shows error codes in a non-standard format, so makes it hard to google for answers. All that said, it's a cost effective way to get clues as to the source of the problem, much more convenient than a laptop/cable, and I get the impression they're growing, so one can hope they'll eventually actually improve the product vs just trying to grab market by adding compatibility with other brands?
Reviews for Carly — OBD2 car scanner
Overall everything looks great, however I don't see how this app/adapter system can fit a subscription model. Lite version is useless. Request to work out some other options without the subscription was returned like "nope, you need to pay subscription". So, I'm going to return it and will end up not paying anything at all, though I'm not sure how that's better for the business... Also, people who need money will work with you, so... Think for yourself, guys. I personally am very disappointed.
The app used to be one of the best options out there... Not perfect but worth spending money on. Now you pay decent money and STILL get begged for even more money. "Remember how we gave you code descriptions before? Not anymore!! Now you have to pay even more!" Those are tricks free apps pull... That's unacceptable after I've already dumped $60+ on a one year subscription. Interface has continually gotten worse over the years as well. More and more layers to do simple things.
Great tool. Not exactly intuitive though, and there's a few pay-walls to get additional features - especially for BMW/MINI. Considering that it is cheaper than paying a BMW mechanic to do some of these things, it's worth it - but not the subscription service in my opinion. I already paid for the BMW features - I shouldn't have to also pay for the additional features in a subscription on top of that. Seems very "nickle & dimey"
This app used to be great, before the "subscription" only days. Saved me a few times with a mini Cooper. Now it is nothing more than a heaping pile of garbage. Can't connect via USB and otg adapter which worked great with the old app. No thanks, I don't code over an unreliable wireless connection. The interface is made for someone who knows nothing about cars, who most likely wouldn't use an app like this. Option to change to an advanced interface? Nope.
It mostly works, but they promise a lot in their trial and marketing, then you find out what really works for your model. Worst is that they're a really shady company to deal with. They give no warning for impending renewals or price increases, and they make it really, really hard to cancel. For BMW Buy Protools instead, it does a ton more, it's a one time purchase, support is great (and based in the US).
So this app needs a subscription to unlock all the features. Paid for the year so you already got my money. I was using a USB cable to read error codes and do coding, but this new update looks like it broke that. Needed to check something last night, but it gets stuck looking for a Bluetooth device when connecting. I guess this update is to get people to spend more money. So even though I've paid, I can't really use the app anymore.
Bluetooth adapter didn't work for my phone, so I ordered a Bimmergeeks cord but Carly won't allow all the features to work with the cord. I upgraded phones last night and now its saying i need to rebuy the app even though i had the full version on my old phone. its an easy app to use, it has great potential but in my opinion it's not worth the money. Protool is a one time payment and has more options.
Fails 90% of the time. It will connect to my OBII adapter and then will not move past the 3rd part of the connection process. The first time took 20 minutes with no results. Then 30 minutes with no results. Then 10 minutes and it connected. When it finally did connect it lost connection when I tried register my car battery (one of their selling features). Then, for some inexplicable reason, it made me go through the connection process again!!! This app is terrible. Get bimmergeeks protool
Powerful app in that it can do a lot of coding that others can't. However, compared to other solutions which also use the model of wireless adapter and mobile app, Carly's connection between car and adapter is fragile and finicky. Further, the user interface is much worse than its main competitor, and it's more expensive. I bought this thinking that after years of development, the GUI would have improved, but no. Cannot function in Portrait mode. Gives poor descriptions of codes. Can't recommend