ThinkDriver vs INNOOBD+
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.
INNOOBD+
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INNOOBD+ is a car diagnostic and monitoring application,support English,Español,Русский,日本語,中文. Through phone, use Bluetooth to communicate with the vehicle terminal to complete fault diagnosis and driving assistance functions. It has automobile detection and analysis functions such as fault code reading and clearing, performance test. It also supports high-speed data transmission and has the advantages of low power consumption and ultra-power saving. caution: 1. Support the adapter that runs through Bluetooth. 2. The parameters supported by each vehicle are different, which has nothing to do with INNOOBD+, but is related to the vehicle control unit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: INNOOBD+ at every 2 weeks against ThinkDriver's monthly. ThinkDriver's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThinkDriver ships an update monthly, INNOOBD+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinkDriver | INNOOBD+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (270 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 270 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKCAR INC | Shenzhen Chaoyue Technology Development Co.,Ltd |
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
INNOOBD+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ThinkDriver
No in-app purchases
INNOOBD+
No in-app purchases
