Cheap OBD2 diagnostic code reader, thinkdiag, autel ap200 and Bluedriver, can you guide me what difference among them, which one is better, what problems of the kit, and any suggestions?
First check the table comparison here:
Item | THINKDIAG | AUTEL AP200 | BLUEDRIVER |
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Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Software | DEMO +EOBD2+ Auto Search + 1 car software with the initial purchase. Manufacturer Software Price for Each: $39.95/year Reset Software Price for Each: $49.95/year
If you need to activate all car brands, purchase full brands license. |
One free vehicle software with the initial purchase. $21.99 buying 12-month use permission of one more car model | — |
Operating System | IOS/Android | IOS/Android | IOS/Android |
Complete OBD2 Functions | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Full System | Yes | Yes | No |
Bi-directional Control (Actuation Test) | Yes | No | No |
Service Functions | 16
SRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO, Injector, Gearbox reset, Sunroof reset, EGS, etc |
19
SRS, ABS, Oil reset, SAS, BMW, TPMMS, EPB, DPF, IMMO etc |
No |
ECU Coding | Yes | No | No |
Auto VIN | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Vehicle Coverage | 37 Brand (will be Up to 115) | Unknown (Basic functions only) | 13 Brand major systems read/clear DTCs |
Remote diagnosis | Yes | No | No |
Online diagnostic report | Yes | Yes | No |
Real-time data stream | Yes | Yes | No |
Other advanced special features | Yes | No | No |
Language | English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Russian | English, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Italian. | English only |
Price (Hardware) | $99 | $59.99 | $99.5 |
Type | DIY OBD2 Scanners and professional user (with full license) | DIY OBD2 Scanners | DIY OBD2 Scanners |
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In sum:
Thinkdiag and Ap200 are subscription per make. Both come with 1 year free subscription for 1 make.
thinkdiag is bidirectional code scanner and can do actuation test and special functions. Similar to thinkplus or X431 pro scanner.
AP200 only read, clear codes, live data, and some resets. More similar to an MK808.
Bluedriver is a simple obd2 code reader, only read, clear codes, live data. Similar to ELM327 and its app.
If you are a DIYer, we would recommend Bluedriver over ap200 in terms of per make subscription and update cost.
If you are a professional user, we would recommend Thinkdiag over Autel ap200.