LD Mobile(CanDo) vs ThinkCar pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LD Mobile(CanDo)
This utility app turns your iOS device into a diagnostic tool for light duty trucks. It supports major brands like Ford, Chevy, and Dodge, offering features like code reading, live data graphing, and DPF regeneration.
- Code scanner for light duty trucks
- DPF reset and regeneration
- Live data with graphing
- Access to Engine, Transmission, ABS, SRS modules
- Supports Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Toyota, Nissan, Honda
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The LD Mobile transforms your iOS smart device into a powerful code scanner and DPF tool for light duty trucks. Ford Powerstroke, Chevy Duramax, Dodge Cummins, Toyota, Nissan and Honda pickup trucks are covered. Access Engine, Transmission, ABS, SRS and Body Control modules for Read & Clear Codes, Live Data with Graphing, DPF Reset & Regeneration and more depending on make & model!
ThinkCar pro
This app provides professional-level vehicle diagnostics, including reading and clearing fault codes, accessing data streams, and performing special functions. It supports a wide range of car manufacturers and offers features like automatic VIN reading and report generation. Connect with other users in the community for support.
- OE-level professional functions
- Full OBD II diagnosis
- Maintenance light reset
- Support for 39+ manufacturers
- Automatic VIN reading
- Fault code interpretation
- Diagnostic report generation
- 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).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThinkCar pro at 4.6 against LD Mobile(CanDo)'s 4.0. ThinkCar pro also leads on ratings volume (323 vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). LD Mobile(CanDo)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ThinkCar pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkCar pro has 323 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LD Mobile(CanDo) ships an update every 4 weeks, ThinkCar pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LD Mobile(CanDo) | ThinkCar pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (323 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 61.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 323 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 325 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cando International Inc. | THINKCAR INC |
Customer experience
LD Mobile(CanDo)
ThinkCar pro
Bugs and requests
LD Mobile(CanDo)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
ThinkCar pro
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes and resets unexpectedly
- TPMS functionality not working
- Password registration issues
- Slow app loading times
- Graphs not rendering in engine parameters
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- OBD2 value reading failures
- Firmware update failures
- ABS bleeding process extremely slow
- App crashes after updates
Requested features
7 requests- PDF export and sharing functionality
- Multiple parameters on single graph
- Data export for external analysis
- Support for LPG/LPI fuel vehicles
- Support for VAZ vehicles
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- Automatic VIN identification
- Improved app stability and performance
In-app purchases
LD Mobile(CanDo)
No in-app purchases
ThinkCar pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LD Mobile(CanDo) free?
Is ThinkCar pro free?
Which has better reviews, LD Mobile(CanDo) or ThinkCar pro?
Do LD Mobile(CanDo) or ThinkCar pro have ads?
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