OBDGO PRO vs ThinkCar Bay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBDGO PRO
Unlock hidden vehicle features and perform OBD-II diagnostics with this app. It allows you to activate functionalities like wireless CarPlay, disable start-stop systems, and scan/clear trouble codes. Generate detailed diagnostic reports to understand and repair your car.
- Unlock hidden vehicle features
- OBD-II code scanning and clearing
- Generate and share diagnosis reports
- Activate wireless CarPlay
- Disable start-stop systems
- View freeze frame data
- Interactive data stream graphing
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OBDGO PRO besides basic OBD-II diagnosis, vehicle hidden features unlock is available. Let everyone enjoy the fun of modding! 1. Unlock Hidden Features Support Models: Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, more available vehicle and year models please check in app. Popular features such as: - Activate Wireless CarPlay - Disable Start Stop - Enable Engine Performance Menu - Change Turn Signal Blicks Times - Change Head Unit Start Animation - Activate G-Force Display More features are waiting for you to explore! 2. OBD-II Diagnosis Vehicle coverage: GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Hyundai/Kia, BMW/Mini, Honda/Acura, Volkswagen/Audi, Subaru, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Lincoln, Dodge, Jeep, Smart, Skoda, Porsche, FIAT, Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Landrover, Jaguar, Lexus, Infiniti, Suzuki, Ssangyong. Features such as: - Scan trouble codes - Clear trouble codes - Generate, print, and share Diagnosis Reports - Mode 6 (On-Board Monitoring Test Results) - Smog Readiness Check - Freeze Frame Data - Multiple data streams interactive graphing and logging - Wireless bluetooth connection with vehicle - Metric and Imperial settings 3. Diagnosis Report Diagnosis report is specific to your vehicle's year, make and model. Providing a cryptic code definition by giving you validated fixes for your trouble codes. Save time by using OBDGO PRO to know your vehicle how to repair in advance. OBDGO PRO is a professional scan tool and the APP is free to install, but it does require the purchase of sensor to communicate with your vehicle. Sensor simply connects to your data port located inside your car near the steering wheel. Every car made since 1996 is global compatible can be used anywhere in the world.
ThinkCar Bay
This service application supports THINKCAR automotive diagnostic products. It offers tutorials, case studies, after-sales service, and online viewing of diagnostic reports. Manage your products and get assistance with their use.
- Product tutorials
- Case studies
- After-sales service
- User product management
- Online diagnostic report viewing
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Thinkcar bay is a service application for THINKCAR brand products, providing users who have purchased various types of automotive diagnostic products with tutorials, case studies, after-sales service, user product management and online viewing of diagnostic reports for various products, providing assistance to users in the process of using the products.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OBDGO PRO at 4.6 against ThinkCar Bay's 3.3. OBDGO PRO also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). ThinkCar Bay's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
OBDGO PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBDGO PRO has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of OBDGO PRO's written reviews are positive against 50% of ThinkCar Bay's.
OBDGO PRO ships an update every 2 months, ThinkCar Bay every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OBDGO PRO | ThinkCar Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (25 ratings) — better | 3.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | OBD GO TECH CO LTD | THINKCAR INC |
Customer experience
OBDGO PRO
ThinkCar Bay
In-app purchases
OBDGO PRO
No in-app purchases
ThinkCar Bay
No in-app purchases
