Can't find Torque Pro: Switched from Galaxy S7 to iPhone 11

[Drw0392]

I apologize, I wasn't sure where to put this thread.

I was running Torque Pro (the $5 version) on my Galaxy S7. I just upgraded to an iPhone 11 (this is my first iPhone, please forgive my iOS ignorance), for the life of me I can't find how I recover purchased apps (i.e. Torque Pro). When I search in the Apple App store, I don't find anything named "Torque Pro". Any suggestions on how I might find the Torque Pro app that I have already paid for and get it working on my iPhone? Is there another OBD-II scanning software that is comparable, preferably superior to Torque that y'all would recommend? Thank you for your time and any assistance that you may be able to provide.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I have limited experience with it but FORscan is used by many. There is a free version and another that costs less then 5 dollars.

 

[Dirtman]

Forscan doesn't work on apple either.

For the OP, you paid for torque on android/google, you're money is gone. Even if you find the app on IOS you will have to pay again.

 

[Uncle Gump]

There seems to be an app for use on iphone and ipad.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/forscan-lite-for-ford-mazda/id892347083

 

[Dirtman]

Oh my mistake. That's the lite version. I know the full version is only available for windows. Never tried forscan lite so dunno how it compares to torque pro. Torque pro is a fairly good app as far as obd2 phone apps go. I'd just stick with torque pro if you can find it for IOS, but as I said you'll need to re-buy it.

 

[Orca]

I've never used FORScan Lite (i.e. the version that runs on Android and iOS devices). But I've been using the (full, non-"Lite") free version for Windows for many years now. For Ford vehicles, FORScan is hard to beat. It can query a lot of Ford-specific PIDs (Parameter IDs) to get information about our Ford vehicles that very few other apps will provide (at least without having to pay for some "manufacturer-specific add-on"). And if you need some advanced functions (e.g. PATS key programming), you can request a free 2-month "extended license" or pay a small fee for a 1-, 3-, 5-year, or lifetime license. If the Lite version of FORScan is even half as useful as the Windows version, I'd suggest finding a way to run that.

Here's a good page to start with: https://forscan.org/download.html

 

[Eddo Rogue]

How do you like the phone/apple? I've always been a samsung galaxy guy, then switched to a droid z4, not impressed with it....

 

[Uncle Gump]

I've never used FORScan Lite (i.e. the version that runs on Android and iOS devices). But I've been using the (full, non-"Lite") free version for Windows for many years now. For Ford vehicles, FORScan is hard to beat. It can query a lot of Ford-specific PIDs (Parameter IDs) to get information about our Ford vehicles that very few other apps will provide (at least without having to pay for some "manufacturer-specific add-on"). And if you need some advanced functions (e.g. PATS key programming), you can request a free 2-month "extended license" or pay a small fee for a 1-, 3-, 5-year, or lifetime license. If the Lite version of FORScan is even half as useful as the Windows version, I'd suggest finding a way to run that.

Here's a good page to start with: https://forscan.org/download.html

I think you may have this backwards... the "lite" version is the pay version. The free download... by my understanding... is limited compared to the pay "lite" version.

 

[Orca]

I think you may have this backwards... the "lite" version is the pay version. The free download... by my understanding... is limited compared to the pay "lite" version.

Actually, somewhat perversely, the limited "Lite" version costs money but the (fully capable, extended license notwithstanding) Windows version is free! See that page I linked ("attention: some functions are missing in FORScan Lite"). Confusing, I know, but that's the way it works.

Pure speculation here, but I think that the author uses people running the Windows version as his unpaid beta testers to perfect the paid "Lite" versions (Android and iOS), the latter of which (mobile device users) are probably his primary market. I just "ride the free gravy train" by running it on a Windows laptop.

 

[Uncle Gump]

Well maybe I have it all wrong... I'm no FORscan expert.

I know @G8orFord has used it for some time with many adapters and screens. I followed what he said when I bought both my wireless and wired adapters and bought the paid version. Maybe he can add to the debate?

 

[Curious Hound]

How do you like the phone/apple? I've always been a samsung galaxy guy, then switched to a droid z4, not impressed with it....

I use an IPhone at work. Yuck. I'll never pay for one.

 

[Dirtman]

The "lite" version ($5.99) DOES NOT have all the capabilities of the full/windows version. For example only the full windows version can program keys. The lite version is essentially a normal obd2 phone app like torque, just slightly ford specific. You can do a ton more with the full/windows version. The full version ONLY works on windows laptops, its not an "app" and cannot be downloaded or used on ANY phone or tablet.

The full/windows version is also not technically free. The 2 month extended license is free (and you can just keep updating it every 2 months) but the lifetime extended liscense is $50 bucks.

 

[Uncle Gump]

OK... that answers part of my thinking. The windows laptop version with a corded adapter has the highest functionality.

I was thinking strictly phone app versions. It's been months since I dug into it... and I'm old. Enough said...

 

[sheep herder]

I just upgraded to an iPhone 11

There's your problem. Crapple is not an upgrade.

 

[Orca]

One thing I'd forgotten about (which only adds to the confusion, unfortunately) is that there are free variants of the "Lite" (Android and iOS) versions. But my understanding is that these are rather "Lite-Lite", mostly to test for compatibility before buying the "paid Lite" version.

The free Windows version is the best "bang for the buck" of all, though. This page, which is linked from that page I referenced, has a really complete comparison of all the variants of FORScan:

https://forscan.org/comparsion.html

Personally, I hate using a smartphone for OBD2. The laptop is so much nicer to interact with for such things, but I'm probably in the minority these days.

The full/windows version is also not technically free. The 2 month extended license is free (and you can just keep updating it every 2 months) but the lifetime extended liscense is $50 bucks.

But you can use FORScan for Windows without the extended license and it's still incredibly useful! Also, only the lifelong extended license costs $50. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year licenses (last I looked) were $10, $20, and $30 respectively.