Comparison

ThinkCar pro vs BKmonitor

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

BKmonitor

Features
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BKmonitor seamlessly connects with supporting devices through Bluetooth technology, achieving real-time monitoring and accurate analysis of engine battery status. Compared with other products, it has unique interval settings, duration control, and timed collection functions, providing users with more comprehensive and detailed equipment performance analysis. Core features: Timed collection: Supports timed automatic collection of key data such as battery startup records and voltage fluctuations, without the need for manual operation. Bluetooth device connection: Easily connect your matching Bluetooth device to achieve real-time data transmission. Interval and duration settings: Users can set the interval and duration of data collection according to their needs, ensuring the accuracy and validity of the data. Custom device name: supports users to customize and modify the Bluetooth name of the device, facilitating device management and recognition. BKmonitor它通过蓝牙技术与配套设备无缝连接,实现了对发动机电池状态的实时监控与精准分析。与其他产品相比,拥有独特的区间设置、时长控制以及定时采集功能,可以一直插在车辆电池上为用户提供了更加全面、细致的设备性能分析。 核心功能: 定时采集:支持定时自动采集电池启动记录、电压波动等关键数据,无需手动操作。 蓝牙设备连接:轻松连接您的配套蓝牙设备,实现数据实时传输。 区间与时长设置:用户可根据需求设置数据采集的区间和时长,确保数据的准确性和有效性。 自定义设备名称:支持用户自定义修改设备蓝牙名称,方便设备管理与识别。

Screenshots

ThinkCar pro2 screens
BKmonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BKmonitor at every 2 weeks against ThinkCar pro's every 5 months. ThinkCar pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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, BKmonitor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ThinkCar pro versus BKmonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThinkCar proBKmonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (323 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings323 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size325 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTHINKCAR INC祖策 谢

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

BKmonitor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ThinkCar pro

No in-app purchases

None

BKmonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThinkCar pro free?
ThinkCar pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BKmonitor free?
BKmonitor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThinkCar pro or BKmonitor have ads?
Neither ThinkCar pro nor BKmonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThinkCar pro or BKmonitor?
ThinkCar pro ships an update every 5 months, and BKmonitor every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThinkCar pro was updated on October 7, 2026 and BKmonitor on October 1, 2026.

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