The best bet for a driver who wants bidirectional control from a phone without a yearly fee.
Amazon $135.12The XTOOL Anyscan A30M is the better OBD2 scan tool overall, rated 3.4 to 2.5. The XTOOL Anyscan A30M leads on updates, warranty and service functions. The Topdon TopScan Pro wins on price. The Topdon TopScan Pro costs $24.13 less ($110.99 vs $135.12).
For a driver who wants a cheap, pocketable bidirectional tool and will either renew yearly or use it heavily in the first year.
Amazon $110.99Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the XTOOL Anyscan A30M for updates (free lifetime updates vs 1 year of free updates, then $99 a year), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and service functions (26 service functions vs 13 service functions).
- Choose the Topdon TopScan Pro for price ($110.99 vs $135.12).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every phone dongle OBD2 scan tool; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | XTOOL Anyscan A30M | Topdon TopScan Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Price 25% | 60 $135.12 | 75 $110.99 |
| Service functions 15% | 53 26 service functions | 10 13 service functions |
| Advanced 20% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Updates 25% | 100 free lifetime updates | 33 1 year of free updates, then $99 a year |
| Warranty 15% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| XTOOL Anyscan A30M | Topdon TopScan Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | ||
| Service functions | 26 | 13 |
| Vehicle makes | 85 | 120 |
| ECU coding | No | No |
| CAN FD and DoIP | No | No |
| Hardware | ||
| Form | Dongle | Dongle |
| Wireless VCI | Yes | Yes |
| Support | ||
| Free updates | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Renewal | - | $99 a year |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
