ThinkDriver vs Banks Power
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Banks Power
Control your vehicle's performance with this app. Monitor real-time engine data with the iDash Pro and enhance throttle response with PedalMonster. Customize acceleration and safety features for a better driving experience.
- Control iDash Pro diagnostic instrument
- Enhance PedalMonster throttle sensitivity
- Monitor real-time vehicle data
- Adjust acceleration responsiveness
- Customize safety features
- 30 levels of intensity adjustment
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The Banks app gives you ultimate control over your iDash Pro and PedalMonster. iDash Pro is the world’s most powerful automotive onboard diagnostic instrument. From engine builders and professional racers to those that tow or just want to know, the iDash is always at the ready with vehicle data unavailable on any other gauge. Meanwhile, PedalMonster makes your vehicle more fun to drive by electronically altering modifying the throttle’s sensitivity. If you’ve ever hit the pedal gas and felt it took too long for the engine to get the message, PedalMonster is the answer. It gives you the ultimate control over your engine’s responsiveness. And, it sets a new standard for safety with its OBD-II connectivity. Unlike any other throttle booster, PedalMonster communicates with your vehicle’s computer allowing it to sense speed, reverse gear, and more. With 30 levels of intensity to choose from, PedalMonster instantly changes how your car or truck accelerates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThinkDriver at 4.5 against Banks Power's 4.2. ThinkDriver also leads on ratings volume (282 vs 50) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Banks Power's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThinkDriver has 282 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of ThinkDriver's written reviews are positive against 53% of Banks Power's.
ThinkDriver ships an update monthly, Banks Power every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinkDriver | Banks Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (282 ratings) — better | 4.2 (50 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews — better | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | 50 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKCAR INC | Gale Banks Engineering |
Customer experience
ThinkDriver
Banks Power
Bugs and 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
Banks Power
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ThinkDriver
No in-app purchases
Banks Power
No in-app purchases
