Auto Diag vs ThinkDriver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Diag
This vehicle diagnostic tool software connects to your car via a special connector and Bluetooth to perform fault diagnosis. It allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes and view data streams, with advanced functions available depending on the product configuration.
- Vehicle fault diagnosis
- Read and clear DTCs
- Read data stream
- Bluetooth communication
- Actuation test
- Special functions
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Vehicle diagnostic application is a kind of vehicle fault diagnostic tool software for the automotive maintenance market. By using special connector to communicate with the vehicle,and the client side interacting with the connector through Bluetooth,it could achieve fault diagnosis for all vehicles, functions include reading and clearing DTC (diagnostic trouble code), reading data stream, etc. Different functions are equipped for different product configurations, such as actuation test and many special functions.
ThinkDriver
This diagnostic tool allows car owners to perform full system vehicle checks, going beyond standard OBDII functionality. It provides immediate insights into potential car issues, acting as a comprehensive helper for vehicle maintenance.
- Full system vehicle diagnostics
- Advanced OBDII alternative
- Immediate issue detection
- DIY car maintenance helper
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THINKDRIVER, a DIY diagnostic product, which is extremely close to professional diagnostic tools, goodbye to normal OBDII dongle. THINKDRIVER can let all car owners to test the full system of the vehicle, much more than the OBDII. Now, THINKDRIVER will be the best helper for every car owner! This is the ultimate car diagnostic connector that allows you to easily and immediately know whether you should be aware of any issues with your car.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThinkDriver at 58% against Auto Diag's 14%. ThinkDriver also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (282 vs 36). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThinkDriver holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkDriver has 282 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Auto Diag's written reviews are positive against 58% of ThinkDriver's.
Auto Diag ships an update every 6 weeks, ThinkDriver monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Auto Diag | ThinkDriver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (36 ratings) | 4.5 (282 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 | 282 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Launch Tech Co., Ltd | THINKCAR INC |
Customer experience
Auto Diag
ThinkDriver
Bugs and requests
Auto Diag
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ThinkDriver
Reported bugs
10 issues- Keeps shutting down during scan
- Scanner does not work
- Not working with 2022 subscription update
- Device won't work after getting a new phone
- Keeps asking to activate device, then pay again
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- Doesn't recognize older cars (pre-2014)
- App ALWAYS crashes
- Machine doesn't read VIN
- App falls when needing special functions
- Doesn't work when VIN manual entry fails
Requested features
2 requests- Add payment with Apple Cash
- Install just a code scanner icon
In-app purchases
Auto Diag
No in-app purchases
ThinkDriver
No in-app purchases
