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STEER vs FIXD

STEER and FIXD both read your car's OBD2 system and translate fault codes into plain English. FIXD ($59 hardware + $8.99/mo or $69.99/yr Premium) is positioned as a mass-market scanner with multiple subscription tiers and feature gating; it offers an Android app. STEER ($99 hardware + $99/yr STEER Pro) is iPhone-only at launch, has a single subscription tier with no surprise paywalls, and is built specifically for anxious everyday drivers who want a single calm app — not a code-lookup tool. STEER's distinguishing features are SteerScore (a single 0–100 health number) and AI Mechanic chat.

Side by side

  • FeatureOBD-II hardware sensor
    SteerYes — Bluetooth 5.0 sensor, $99 one-time.
    FIXDYes — Bluetooth sensor, separately priced.
  • FeatureMobile app
    SteeriOS first (iPhone), iOS 18+.
    FIXDiOS and Android.
  • FeaturePlain-English fault codes
    SteerYes — focus on severity, safety and what to do next.
    FIXDYes — focus on code lookup and definitions.
  • FeatureSubscription model
    SteerOne plan, $99/year. Stated upfront at checkout.
    FIXDMultiple tiers; advanced features behind monthly upsells.
  • FeatureSingle car-health number
    SteerSteerScore — a 0–100 score updated every scan.
    FIXDNot offered.
  • FeatureAI Mechanic chat
    SteerYes — conversational diagnostic assistant.
    FIXDLimited or absent depending on tier.
  • FeatureNHTSA recall integration
    SteerYes — US-only (NHTSA database).
    FIXDYes.
  • FeaturePush notifications when issues change
    SteerYes, planned with STEER Pro (Tier 1 roadmap).
    FIXDAvailable on certain paid tiers.
  • FeatureSafety-critical info paywalled?
    SteerNo — always free, on every plan.
    FIXDVaries by tier.

When STEER is better for you

  • If you're not a car person and don't want to learn P-codes.
  • If you want one calm app, not a tier upgrade prompt.
  • If you hate surprise paywalls and want pricing stated upfront.
  • If you specifically want an AI Mechanic chat that explains things in plain English.

When FIXD might be better

  • If Android is a hard requirement — STEER is iPhone-first today.
  • If you've already invested in the FIXD ecosystem (sensors, history, accounts).
  • If you want a traditional code-lookup workflow rather than a calm overview.

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Information based on publicly available sources at the time of writing. Competitor features and pricing change — please verify with FIXD's official site before making a purchase decision.