has released 2 Bluetooth OBD2 diagnostic tools recently: ThinkCar 2 & ThinkCar Pro. What’s the difference and how can I choose? Don’t worry, this post will list all details in comparison:
ThinkCar 2 vs. ThinkCar Pro
| Item | ThinkCar 2 | ThinkCar Pro | |
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| Software Cost | A VIN + ABS&SAS reset is $14.95usd/year;
A reset for binding VIN is $9.95usd/year. 7 days for free try, maximum 9 VIN. Free 3 VIN and ABS+SAS reset for first purchase, valid for 1 year. |
Car model software: $19.95usd/year;
Functions software: $19.95usd/year. 5 software free, can choose car model and reset. |
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| Software Coverage | Support purchased binding VIN car. | Car model software: support same brand cars purchased.
Functions software: support same function purchased for all cars. |
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| Intelligent Operation | √ | √ | |
| Full System Diagnosis | √ | √ | |
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Full OBD2 & EOBD Functions |
Read/clear DTCs | √ | √ |
| Stored/permanent DTCs | √ | √ | |
| Freeze frame data | √ | √ | |
| O2 monitoring tests | √ | √ | |
| Request VIN/other data | √ | √ | |
| Request control of on-board-system or component | √ | √ | |
| Test results for continuously&non-continuously monitored systems | √ | √ | |
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Maintenance Function |
IMMO key programming | √ | √ |
| TPMS reset | √ | √ | |
| DPF reset | √ | √ | |
| Oil lamp reset | √ | √ | |
| ABS bleeding | √ | √ | |
| EPB reset | √ | √ | |
| Throttle adjustment | √ | √ | |
| Gear learning | √ | √ | |
| Injector coding | √ | √ | |
| SAS reset | √ | √ | |
| Sunroof reset | √ | √ | |
| Suspension reset | √ | √ | |
| Gear reset | √ | √ | |
| AFS headlight reset | √ | √ | |
| BAT battery service | √ | √ | |
| Flashlight | √ | ||
| Acceleration Timer | √ | ||
| Supported System | IOS 9.0+
Android 5.0+ |
IOS 9.0+
Android 5.0+ |
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| Language | English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish | English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish | |
Differences
ThinkCar 2 software is applicable for car which was purchased by single VIN. The single purchase cost is a bit lower than ThinkCar Pro. Moreover, it has flashlight and acceleration timer features while ThinkCar Pro doesn’t have.
ThinkCar Pro car model software is applicable for same car manufacturer purchased; Maintenance function software is applicable for all cars with same function purchased. ThinkCar Pro single software purchase has a wider coverage of cars than ThinkCar 2.
Similarities
Both ThinkCar 2 and ThinkCar Pro feature with full system diagnosis, 15 maintenance reset and full OBD functions. They all run same ThinkCar pro app via Bluetooth to diagnose cars, support IOS, Android system and 9 languages.
Conclusion
ThinkCar 2 OBD2 scanner is suitable for personal car owners who like DIY and maintenance by themselves. It is a multifunctional and economical diagnostic tool for specific VIN car, which meets individual requirements for car owners.
ThinkCar Pro OBD2 scan tool is suitable for car repair shop or mechanics who need to diagnose same brand cars. Small and protable ThinkCar Pro will be an ideal option for road rescue or home service.
