Comparison

AP200C_Dms vs ThinkCar pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AP200C_Dms

Features
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Diagnostic software package for BENZ and domestic vehicles, which requires to work with the main program MaxiAP200 together.The software is aimed at specialty stores (oil stores, tire stores, battery stores, etc.).

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

Screenshots

AP200C_Dms4 screens
ThinkCar pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ThinkCar pro at 9.0 against AP200C_Dms's 12.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AP200C_Dms ships an update every 4 months, ThinkCar pro every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AP200C_Dms versus ThinkCar pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP200C_DmsThinkCar pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (380 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—61.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB325 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.THINKCAR INC

Bugs and requests

AP200C_Dms

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

None

AP200C_Dms

No in-app purchases

None

ThinkCar pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AP200C_Dms free?
AP200C_Dms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThinkCar pro free?
ThinkCar pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AP200C_Dms or ThinkCar pro have ads?
Neither AP200C_Dms nor ThinkCar pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AP200C_Dms or ThinkCar pro?
AP200C_Dms ships an update every 4 months, and ThinkCar pro every 5 months. Most recently, AP200C_Dms was updated on November 11, 2026 and ThinkCar pro on November 10, 2026.

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