Carista OBD2v9.8.7

Released June 30, 2026Major

Android

The major update yielded a neutral impact, with the Android average rating rising by +0.12 stars from a 1.76 baseline to 1.88. While users praise the ability to view configuration options without a subscription, this minor positive signal is offset by new complaints regarding mandatory proprietary hardware and unreliable Bluetooth connectivity. Overall momentum remains low as the newly introduced tracking features fail to resolve core pricing and hardware friction.

What changed

New featureNew fuel consumption tracking to monitor usage, efficiency, and costs in the Garage.
New featureNew service tools history feature to track tool usage, dates, and mileage.

Reception

45/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

UX
Reviewers praise the ability to view configuration options without an active subscription, contributing to a +0.12 star increase in the Android average rating.

What didn't

New feature
no evidence
The newly introduced fuel consumption tracking and service history tools failed to generate positive review mentions or offset core pricing and connectivity complaints.

How it played out

Retrospective analysisAugust 7, 2026

The average rating on Android increased by +0.12 stars since the release of the latest update, rising from a baseline of 1.76 to 1.88. This slight improvement occurs despite ongoing user dissatisfaction with high subscription costs and new complaints regarding mandatory proprietary hardware requirements. Overall momentum is stabilizing at a low rating level, as the new features fail to offset core pricing and connectivity complaints.

+0.12 ★

Sentiment shift

New praises (1)

Users praise the ability to view configuration options without an active subscription.low

New complaints (3)

Users report being forced to purchase proprietary hardware despite paying for a subscription.medium

Reviewers describe the app requiring unnecessary social media logins to function.low

Users report Bluetooth hardware connectivity has become unreliable.low

Resolved complaints (1)

Users report sudden compatibility drops with previously supported local devices.low

Marlvel takeaways

Address user complaints regarding the requirement to purchase proprietary hardware alongside an active subscription to prevent churn.
Resolve the newly reported Bluetooth connectivity issues to stabilize hardware communication.
Evaluate the necessity of social media logins, as reviewers report this requirement prevents functional access to the app.

Original release notes

Check out our latest release (v9.8) with new improvements.

Fuel consumption: see where your fuel goes!
Track usage, monitor efficiency, and understand how your driving impacts fuel costs over time — all in your Garage.

Service tools history: every action saved!
View tool name, date, and mileage for each successful use, so you can track history, spot patterns, and act early.