ThinkDiag+ vs ColorIgual
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThinkDiag+
This app provides professional-level vehicle diagnostics, offering features like reading/clearing fault codes, data flow analysis, and special maintenance functions. It supports a wide range of car brands and allows users to subscribe to specific diagnostic software. Connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone for intelligent vehicle analysis.
- OE-level diagnostic functions
- Full OBD II diagnosis
- Special maintenance functions
- Supports 100+ vehicle brands
- Automatic VIN reading
- Professional diagnostic reports
- In-app user community
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1. Profession functions refer to OE level functions, such as read/clear code, data flow diagram, read ECU, drive test, bidirectional special functions, etc. 2. Support full-function OBD II diagnosis, read data flow, freeze frame read IM/real-time data, read/clear fault code, vehicle on-board monitoring/computer system control operation and read vehicle information. 3. Support vehicle maintenance light return to normal. 4. Select any vehicle diagnostic software, covering up to 39 major automobile manufacturers. 5. Support automatic VIN reading and one-key diagnosis. 6. Clear interpretation of fault codes and generate professional diagnostic reports. 7. Be able to communicate with other users within the ThinkDiag community (share/help/support). Not only for "ThinkDiag" and "ThinkDiag 2" device, but also works for "ThinkDiag Mini", "ThinkDirver", and "Thinkcar Pro" devices. ThinkDiag, an innovative vehicle diagnostic tool, is specially designed for repair technicians, small and medium-sized repair shops, and DIYers, to achieve the original manufacturer level diagnostic performance. It supports more than 100 vehicle brands of diagnostic services, including 15 special maintenance reset functions. ThinkDiag is as good as those comprehensive diagnostic equipment costed thousands of dollars. ThinkDiag is also an intelligent diagnostic device. Connecting with smartphone via Bluetooth, it is controlled to work by app. In the app, there is a diagnostic software store, and users can subscribe for diagnostic software according to their needs. ***Contact Us W: www.mythinkcar.com E: service@mythinkcar.com P: +1 833-692-2766 2151 S Haven Ave Unit 203 Ontario CA 91761 USA
ColorIgual
This app helps automotive paint technicians and enthusiasts match car colors accurately. It allows users to store custom formulas, discover community-shared mixes, and use AI to detect colors from photos. Collaboration and offline access are also key features.
- Store custom paint formulas
- Explore community formulas
- AI color detection from photos
- Share and collaborate on mixes
- Offline access to formulas
- Multilingual support (English, Spanish)
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Don't know the paint code? Just enter the make and the vehicle name. ColorIgual's AI finds the automotive paint code in seconds — no VIN sticker hunting, no guesswork. Then match that color across paint brands and mix with confidence. Built for auto body shops, collision centers and paint mixing professionals. AI PAINT CODE FINDER The fastest way to identify a car's factory paint code. Enter the make and the vehicle name, and ColorIgual returns the code — no database digging required. Search by make and vehicle name Add model year or a color description for more precise results Works when the door jamb label is missing, painted over or unreadable Ideal for older vehicles, imports and repaints with no traceable history Free searches every month, unlimited with a subscription COLOR MATCHING & PAINT EQUIVALENTS Once you have the code, cross-reference it across paint systems. If you have a code in one brand and need the equivalent in another, ColorIgual gives you the answer immediately. Cross-reference colors between automotive paint brands Updated database of car paint codes Conversion between color systems YOUR FORMULA LIBRARY, ORGANIZED Keep complete control of every recipe you mix. ColorIgual manages your color library so nothing gets lost between jobs. Fast search by code or by name Filter by paint brand Formula usage history Export and import your data Automatic backup of your recipes BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR Designed with paint specialists for collision repair, automotive refinishing and mixing rooms. Whether you run a single shop or several locations, ColorIgual keeps the whole team working from the same color data. Interface made for daily professional use Quick access to everything you need mid-job Consistent results across technicians Works offline — your formulas are there even when the signal isn't Full English and Spanish support for bilingual shops COLORIGUAL PREMIUM Unlimited AI paint code searches Unlimited AI photo color detection Unlimited formula storage Ad-free experience Priority support Subscription options: Monthly — $4.99 per month Annual — $29.99 per year (best value) Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThinkDiag+ at 74% against ColorIgual's 0%. ThinkDiag+ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). ColorIgual's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. ColorIgual sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ThinkDiag+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
ThinkDiag+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkDiag+ has 4.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ThinkDiag+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of ColorIgual's.
ThinkDiag+ ships an update every 3 weeks, ColorIgual every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinkDiag+ | ColorIgual |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4.4K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 539 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKCAR INC | Christian Magana |
Customer experience
ThinkDiag+
ColorIgual
Bugs and requests
ThinkDiag+
Reported bugs
3 issues- Failure to recognize VIN or vehicle information
- Inability to clear certain error codes
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved user interface and navigation
- More detailed troubleshooting guides
- Expanded vehicle coverage and special functions
- Offline mode for diagnostics
ColorIgual
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ThinkDiag+
No in-app purchases
ColorIgual
- Premium Car Color System$4.991 Month
- Premium ColorIgual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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