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CRAB Car Scanner

Auto & Vehicles • altercars.ru • ⭐ 3.60 • 50,000+

Version 1.6.0 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Network Connectivity change network connectivity	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About CRAB Car Scanner

We created a simple OBD scanner with a user-friendly, visually pleasing interface so you can enjoy driving without being distracted by complex settings. Display key performance parameters of your vehicle directly on your car's screen or Android device. Set acceptable ranges for parameters, and the system will automatically notify you of any deviations. The OBD scanner is available as a free app, so you can test all its features right away. But if you want a little extra, try integrating it with AGAMA Car Launcher for a small one-time fee. This integration extends the concept of a "unified interface" for all in-car apps. Music, navigation, radar detector, and now OBD data can all be displayed together in a cohesive style right on the main screen. This looks aesthetically pleasing and makes system management much easier while driving. CRAB takes up only 4 MB, and when integrated with AGAMA, it won’t even launch its own interface. We’ll run only a background service that automatically connects to OBD and starts sending data to the interface without any input from you. Take control of every mile of your journey, enjoying peace of mind and confidence on the road.

What CRAB Car Scanner Is Used For

CRAB Car Scanner appears to be an OBD vehicle monitoring app for Android phones that is meant to show key car performance data in a simple interface. Based on the metadata, drivers may use it to view live engine or vehicle parameters on a phone screen or inside an in-car display setup, instead of dealing with more complex diagnostic tools while driving.

The app description suggests it is also useful for setting acceptable ranges for certain readings and getting notified when values move outside those limits. Its Bluetooth permissions and network-related access point to connecting with an OBD adapter and maintaining data transfer between the device and the vehicle. The mention of AGAMA Car Launcher integration suggests an optional in-car dashboard-style use case, where OBD data can be displayed alongside music and navigation in a unified layout.

Because it requests Bluetooth, location, network, and keep-awake permissions, the app appears designed for real-time vehicle connection and continuous background operation. That makes it most relevant for users who want a phone-based car scanner for monitoring, light diagnostics, and dashboard-style driving information rather than a general-purpose auto app.

Common uses

Connects to an OBD adapter over Bluetooth for vehicle data reading
Displays key car performance parameters on an Android phone
May alert you when selected readings go outside set ranges
Useful for basic real-time driving and engine monitoring
Can be used with an in-car launcher style interface
May run as a background service for ongoing data updates
Fits drivers who want simple car data access without many settings

Best for:

Drivers Car diagnostics OBD monitoring Phone dashboard use In-car display setups

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App Details

Package:
altergames.carscanner

Category:
Auto & Vehicles

Developer:
altercars.ru

Version:
1.6.0

Updated:
Sep 16, 2025

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: altergames.carscanner
Age rating: Everyone

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