Carista OBD2

Diagnose fault codes, customize features, monitor live data and service your car

Palmer Performance Engineering · com.prizmos.carista

4.8 out of 5 (13 ratings) 1M+ downloads v8.3.2 47.9 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Same certificate as v3.7, which matches Google Play Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v8.3.2 (832099)
Updated: Dec 9, 2024 (1 year ago)
APK size: 47.9 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Listed since: Sep 16, 2014 (at least)
Permissions: 33 (2 sensitive)
Website: caristaapp.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Carista OBD2 is an app by Palmer Performance Engineering in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since at least September 2014. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.3, the minimum Android version rose from 2.2 to 5.0. It asks for 33 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: Bluetooth connect and Bluetooth scan. Compared with version 3.7, it adds 10 new permissions (“Bluetooth connect”, “Bluetooth scan”, “Access adservices ad id” and 7 more) and drops 3 (“Approximate location”, “Bluetooth” and “Bluetooth admin”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

4.8out of 513 ratings

5 ★92%
4 ★0%
3 ★0%
2 ★8%
1 ★0%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

What's new in v8.3.2

New in v8.3: - Presenting Carista EVO: a new revolutionary OBD adapter - Introducing the Garage: a personalized space for your cars - Removing support for Wi-Fi adapters in the App

Description

From the listing uploaded by “emaszh”.

Carista App is a mobile DIY car mechanic in the palm of your hands - code features, diagnose warning lights, monitor live data, and service your car. Save time and money from visits to the workshop with Carista. Customize your car’s behavior, unlock hidden features, diagnose dashboard warning lights, monitor real-time parameters, and perform simple DIY procedures quickly and easily. Advanced app settings available for certain Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, MINI, Nissan, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen models. Why Carista App? - A wide range of car brands supported - User-friendly and simple - Brilliant customer service - Frequent updates: new features and brands What do our users say about Carista App? “The app works as stated with loads of customisable features. I guess the best thing about the product is that the Carista dev team keeps pushing out new features with every update. Carista totally demonstrates value for money, especially with the paid annual subscription plan.” “Excellent support, quick response, very nice features built into the application.” “App managed to pick up some OBD errors that other apps didn't display, in my case for the A/C pressure sensor in my Audi A4 B8. Very cool, replaced the sensor and now everything is running well. Also enabled the ADS and green menu for the MMI, all worked without issue. “ Supported vehicles: Carista App supports certain Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Lexus, MINI, Nissan, Scion, SEAT, Škoda, Toyota, and Volkswagen models. Check if your car is supported here: https://carista.com/supported-cars Hardware: Experience the full potential of the Carista App by pairing it with the Carista EVO Adapter. While Carista App can also be used with other compatible OBD2 adapters such as OBDLink MX+, OBDLink CX, OBDLink MX Bluetooth or LX adapters, Kiwi3 adapter, or a genuine Bluetooth ELM327 v1.4 (ensuring it's not fake or defective). Discover more at: https://carista.com/en/adapters Pricing: All paid features are available with an in-app purchase of our Pro functionality: an auto-renewable subscription at $49.99 USD/year or $19.99 USD/3 months or $9.99 USD/month. If you use the official Carista EVO Adapter, you will receive a free one-month trial of all paid features by picking the yearly subscription. Customizations Personalization of comfort & convenience features of the car. Customize your car to your liking and get rid of all those annoyances you have to deal with every time you get into your car. You can even enable hidden features that you didn't even know your car had! Diagnostics Perform dealer-level electronic diagnostics (fault code checking and resetting) of all modules in the vehicle, including ABS, airbag, and other manufacturer-specific systems. Scan your vehicle and diagnose the warning lights you see. Service Perform simple service procedures without the mechanic’s help and spare yourself the long waiting time and extra costs at the workshop. For certain Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Cupra, and Škoda models: 1. Electronic parking brake (EPB) retraction tool; Service reset; Detailed ECU information 2. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration 3. Battery registration For certain Toyota, Lexus, and Scion models: 1. Tire pressure sensors (TPMS) 2. ABS/VSC/TRAC inspection 3. Detailed ECU information For certain BMW: 1. Battery registration 2. Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration 3. Electronic parking brake service Live Data Monitor live data parameters and be informed about the state of your vehicle in real-time. Catch problems with your engine, turbo, 12V battery, or wheels early on and save yourself troubles and costs. Carista live data is particularly useful when buying a second-hand car by giving you detailed information about the service performed on the vehicle and the state of its airbags. Information and help: https://carista.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://carista.com/app-legal

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v2.3. Since v8.3.2 it requires Android 5.0+.

v8.3.2 LATEST Dec 9, 2024 47.9 MB TRUSTED v3.8 beta-20 Jan 11, 2019 11.8 MB TRUSTED v3.7 Jul 15, 2026 11.1 MB TRUSTED v2.3 May 31, 2015 2.4 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Certificate issued to “Pun Software” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as v3.7, which matches Google Play v3.7

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Mar 28, 2025
Signed byCN=Todor Kalaydjiev, OU=Pun Software, O=Pun Software, L=Seattle, ST=WA, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)52:BC:51:50:48:A5:DD:73:F0:17:57:69:DE:CE:D7:9E:39:EF:47:60
File MD5a21db1755e3c9f5c8a0a8a360a8b6683
Uploaded by “emaszh” 9 followers · uploading since 2024

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Permissions (33)

Carista OBD2 requests 33 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Bluetooth connect Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
Badger badge count read (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ
Badger badge count write (custom) me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.prizmos.carista.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher read settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
Launcher update badge (custom) com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE
Launcher update count (custom) com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT
Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Launcher write settings (custom) com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.prizmos.carista.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Read app badge android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Carista OBD2 APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Carista OBD2 for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 3.8 beta-20 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.8 beta-20 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Carista OBD2 free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Carista OBD2 APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. It is signed with the same certificate as version 3.7, whose signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is a21db1755e3c9f5c8a0a8a360a8b6683.