ThinkCar pro vs NGM Flasher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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).
NGM Flasher
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The revolution in vehicle tuning: The world's first app specifically for performance models from VW, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, and Porsche. Developed by engineers - made for true enthusiasts. In the exciting world of the automotive industry, innovations are constantly changing the experience we have with our cars. One of these groundbreaking developments from leading experts and tuning enthusiasts is this tuning app. This app opens up a whole new dimension for vehicle owners to optimize their car's performance, transmission, and sound. Using advanced algorithms and real-time data, we can easily optimize the engine and transmission control unit for improved performance, shifting, efficiency, and sound. Users can customize their engine's performance, creating a customized driving experience. Safety and reliability are our top priority. The developers have implemented various safety features to ensure that the changes do not affect the functionality or safety of the vehicle. Regular updates ensure that the app keeps pace with the latest vehicle models and technological developments. After purchasing the app license and the OBD adapter, plug the adapter into the car's OBD port. Then, connect the iPhone/iPad to the OBD adapter/car. The first flash process takes 20-25 minutes. After that, each flash process takes only 2-3 minutes to switch between the vehicle's original power and all other available power levels, transmission variants, and sound configurations. This creates a unique and exciting experience for the driver! Supported engines: - EA888 gen3 / gen4 - EA855(evo) - EA824 (4.0 TFSI, 5.2 FSI) - EA825 (4.0 TFSI) - EA839 (2.9 / 3.0 TFSI) A complete list of supported vehicles can be found on our website. www.ngmapp.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: NGM Flasher at weekly against ThinkCar pro's every 5 months. ThinkCar pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 27.0). 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.
ThinkCar pro ships an update every 5 months, NGM Flasher weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThinkCar pro | NGM Flasher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (378 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 378 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 27.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 325 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THINKCAR INC | NGM App GmbH |
Bugs and 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
NGM Flasher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ThinkCar pro
No in-app purchases
NGM Flasher
No in-app purchases









