ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2

Name: ScanMaster for ELM327 OBD-2
Rating: 4.05 (19354 reviews)
Author: WGSoft.de

LiveWGSoft.de2 apps · 5.5M installsCommunicationFreeIn-app purchases: $4.99 per itemde.wgsoft.scanmaster

ScanMaster Lite is an application for vehicle diagnostics to OBD-2 standards.

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Total installs: 5,185,354
Installs / day: +15
Rating: 4.1★
Released: 24 Jun 2012
Last update: 17 Aug 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

1 changes

11 Oct 2026
Permissions
+ approximate location (network-based)+ precise location (GPS and network-based)+ read the contents of your USB storage+ modify or delete the contents of your USB storage+ view Wi-Fi connections+ view network connections+ pair with Bluetooth devices+ access Bluetooth settings+ change network connectivity+ connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi+ full network access+ prevent device from sleeping

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇷🇺 Russia (~63%), out of 5 countries where it is charted.

Russia63%#101 Top free · Communication
Ukraine14%#115 Top free · Communication
Poland12%#136 Top free · Communication
Kazakhstan6.4%#187 Top free · Communication
Belarus4.3%#83 Top free · Communication

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct

Chart	Country	Rank	Change
Top free · Communication	BY	#83	▲ 15
Top free · Communication	RU	#101	▲ 7
Top free · Communication	UA	#115	▲ 38
Top free · Communication	PL	#136	▲ 35
Top free · Communication	KZ	#187	▼ 2

App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Personal info and App info and performance
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

14 in 5 groups

6 Sensitive5 Notable3 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

See Bluetooth settings and connect to paired devices like headphones, speakers or watchespair with Bluetooth devices · BLUETOOTH
Turn Bluetooth on or off and find and pair with nearby Bluetooth devicesaccess Bluetooth settings · BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Change how your phone connects to networks, like switching connections on or offchange network connectivity · CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi networks and change saved Wi-Fi settingsconnect and disconnect from Wi-Fi · CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

ScanMaster Lite is an application for vehicle diagnostics to OBD-2/EOBD standards. It "transforms" your Android smartphone or tablet together with an ELM327 diagnostic interface to a vehicle diagnostic device. Many important OBD-2 functions are despite "Lite" available without restriction. Only the number of parameters and error codes are limited compared to the Pro version. The paid Pro version with even more features can be purchased via In-App Billing function. The following ELM327 and compatible OBD2 interfaces are supported: UniCarScan UCSI-2000/2100 APOS BT OBD 327 OBDLink MX/MX+ OBDLink LX OBDLink Bluetooth and WiFI ELM327 Bluetooth and WiFi Pearl Lescars Bluetooth and WiFi The interfaces can be purchased on our websites https://www.wgsoft.de/shop/ or https://www.obd-2.de/shop/ if required. Everything completely in German and English. In the graphical representation of data, there are "pause" function. In this mode, the recorded data can be scrolled and zoomed by gesture. We would greatly appreciate the feedback on the app. Please send us an email about your experiences, opinions or suggestions.

What's new

Lots of optimizations and improvements

Growing in Communication

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