Comparison

ThinkCar pro vs NGM Flasher

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

Head to head
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).

About

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

Screenshots

ThinkCar pro2 screens
NGM Flasher4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinkCar pro versus NGM Flasher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkCar proNGM Flasher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (378 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings378 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTHINKCAR INCNGM 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

None

ThinkCar pro

No in-app purchases

None

NGM Flasher

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinkCar pro free?
ThinkCar pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NGM Flasher free?
NGM Flasher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinkCar pro or NGM Flasher have ads?
Neither ThinkCar pro nor NGM Flasher shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkCar pro or NGM Flasher?
ThinkCar pro ships an update every 5 months, and NGM Flasher weekly. Most recently, ThinkCar pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and NGM Flasher on October 30, 2026.

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