# Author CONNECT vs THINKCAR Ma

The clearest difference is rating: THINKCAR Ma at 4.0 against Author CONNECT's 1.8. THINKCAR Ma also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Author CONNECT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

THINKCAR Ma holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

Author CONNECT ships an update every 4 months, THINKCAR Ma every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Author CONNECT | THINKCAR Ma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-connect/id1394124230/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkcar-ma/id1660167128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 464 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AUTHOR-ALARM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344731145) | [THINKCAR INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464847379) |

## What reviewers say

### Author CONNECT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/author-connect/id1394124230)

Monitor your vehicle's status and location remotely. Control anti-theft systems, start the engine, and track key parameters. View event logs and trip history for enhanced car management and security.

**Highlights:** Remote IGLA anti-theft system management, Remote engine start and blocking, Scheduled engine autostart, Remote car parameter monitoring, Car location tracking, Trip recording and viewing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### THINKCAR Ma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkcar-ma/id1660167128)

This app provides comprehensive vehicle system diagnostics, including OBD functions and maintenance resets. It also supports ADAS calibration for lane departure warning systems and generates diagnostic reports.

**Highlights:** Vehicle system diagnosis, OBD functions, Maintenance reset, Diagnostic report generation, ADAS calibration, LDW support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Author CONNECT free?

Author CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is THINKCAR Ma free?

THINKCAR Ma is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Author CONNECT or THINKCAR Ma?

THINKCAR Ma is rated higher. Author CONNECT averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while THINKCAR Ma averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Author CONNECT or THINKCAR Ma have ads?

Neither Author CONNECT nor THINKCAR Ma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Author CONNECT or THINKCAR Ma?

Author CONNECT ships an update every 4 months, and THINKCAR Ma every 6 weeks. Most recently, Author CONNECT was updated on October 14, 2026 and THINKCAR Ma on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*