# Pop the Hood: Auto Maintenance — Service Log & Receipt Scanner

> Automotive maintenance tracker with receipt scanning and personalized mechanic advice. (iPhone/iPad app by Apex Optimal LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-hood-auto-maintenance/id6758753476 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Apex Optimal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874813538)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-hood-auto-maintenance/id6758753476/reviews.md

## What is Pop the Hood?

Pop the Hood is the maintenance tracker built for people who actually care what's under the hood. Specs are accurate to your exact year, make, model, and trim. Snap a receipt, and the service record fills itself in. Ask Stoich, your built-in AI Mechanic, a question. He already knows your vehicle, your service history, and your mods. Whether you're daily driving, wrenching on weekends, or building a project car, this is the app your garage has been missing.

SMART RECEIPT SCANNING

Snap a photo of any service receipt and it automatically extracts the details — mileage, cost, date, and parts — so you're not typing everything in manually.

TRACK YOUR ENTIRE SERVICE HISTORY

Log oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and every service in between
Store vehicle specs, fluids, torque values, parts, and lighting — all specific to your exact year, make, model, and trim
Track mileage and see a Maintenance Health Score for each vehicle
Check for open NHTSA recalls by VIN

YOUR DIGITAL GARAGE

Manage multiple vehicles in one place
Keep a parts and supplies inventory with barcode scanning
Shopping lists and to-do lists for upcoming work
Home screen widgets so your next service is always one glance away

STOICH, YOUR MECHANIC (PRO)

Ask Stoich a question — he knows your specific vehicle, full service history, and any modifications
Get personalized maintenance advice, not generic search results

CLEAN PDF EXPORTS (PRO)

Export professional service reports to boost resale value
Include your build sheet to showcase modifications
Share maintenance history with buyers or shops

CLOUD BACKUP (PRO)

Sign in with Google or Apple to back up your garage
Restore your data on any device — never lose your service records

Core vehicle tracking, garage management, and receipt scanning are completely free. Upgrade to Pro for Stoich, PDF exports, and cloud backup.
No ads. No data selling. Just a clean, dark-themed tool for people who care about what they drive.
Terms of Use: https://apexoptimal.dev/terms
Privacy Policy: https://apexoptimal.dev/privacy

## Key features

- Smart receipt scanning
- Service history logging
- Vehicle specifications storage
- Maintenance Health Score
- NHTSA recall checks
- Parts inventory management
- Digital garage for multiple vehicles

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-hood-auto-maintenance/id6758753476/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t sign up for premium

*2026-07-28*

Looks like a great app. I’d love to try it. But I can’t select any of the premium plans. It cuts off the bottom and I can’t select anything to pay for premium service.

**Developer response:** You were right, and thanks for saying it plainly. The plan buttons were getting cut off at the bottom of the screen, so there was genuinely no way to subscribe. That's fixed. The upgrade screen was rebuilt in 1.3.6: every plan and price fits on one screen and the button is pinned so it can't fall below the fold. Both plans now also start with a 14-day free trial, so you can try Pro without paying first. Sorry it took you writing this to find out. I hope you can give pro a try, or enjoy the free version! - Logan, Pop the Hood

### 5/5 — Must have in today’s world

*2026-04-13*

This app is amazing for keeping vehicle maintenance at your finger tips. Forget the crumpled up receipts and service paperwork in your glove compartment, this is a one stop library for all of that. Keep track of all service needs for the whole family all in one spot and be able to monitor them all in one location! You can actually sound like you know what you’re talking about on your next trip to the shop!

**Developer response:** We appreciate the positive feedback!

### 5/5 — This app is so simple to use to track vehicle maintenance!

*2026-03-25*

I love how easy this App is to use. I plugged in my VIN# and am able to see what recalls are on my vehicle and can even link to which ones have not been completed! I entered my mileage and last service so I will be notified when I need to have service again. It even easily stores my service receipts. This app is going to be so helpful for repair info and vehicle maintenance!!! I like that I can have all of this information at my fingertips! Thanks!!

**Developer response:** We appreciate the positive feedback!

## Frequently asked questions about Pop the Hood

### Does Pop the Hood have ads?

Yes, Pop the Hood contains advertisements. The app is free to use with ads, with an option to upgrade for an ad-free experience and additional Pro features.

### What vehicles can I track with Pop the Hood?

You can track any vehicle year, make, model, and trim. The app allows you to store specific details for each vehicle in your digital garage.

### How does the receipt scanning work in Pop the Hood?

Simply snap a photo of your service receipt. The app automatically extracts key details like mileage, cost, date, and parts, saving you manual entry time.

### What are the Pro features in Pop the Hood?

The Pro version of Pop the Hood includes access to 'Stoich', your built-in mechanic for personalized advice, clean PDF exports for service reports, and cloud backup for your data.

### Can I manage multiple cars in Pop the Hood?

Yes, Pop the Hood is designed as a digital garage where you can manage multiple vehicles in one convenient place.

### How often is Pop the Hood updated?

The app was last updated on April 28, 2026, indicating active development and support from the developer.

### Is Pop the Hood available on all devices?

Pop the Hood is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

### What is the user sentiment for Pop the Hood?

Based on the provided data, Pop the Hood has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews, suggesting very positive user sentiment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.8 — 2026-08-24

The free trial is now where you can see it. Both plans include 14 days free, but every upgrade prompt in the app still said "Upgrade to Pro" — so you were being asked to pay when you could have been asked to try.

Also in this update:

• Fixed: if you had already used your free trial, the app would still offer you one and then charge you. It now checks before it promises.
• Mileage predictions work from the first day. The app asked how far you drive each year during setup and then ignored the answer, so your estimated odometer, the widget's miles-left countdown and service forecasting all sat blank until you had logged two readings weeks apart.
• A car with the check engine light on can no longer be graded "A" on the Dashboard.
• Setup is shorter — two questions that did nothing are gone.
• The AI Mechanic tells you how many free questions you have left, and what to add to your vehicle so its answers get sharper.
• Seasonal drivers: your mileage is now spread across the months you actually drive, not the whole year.
• A clearer message when Sign in with Apple fails.

### 1.3.7 — 2026-08-13

Home screen widgets are back.

• Quick Look, Garage Status and Modifications can all be added from the widget gallery again — they were missing from recent versions
• Widgets now show your real data: your next service and the miles left on it, your estimated odometer, and your shopping and to-do lists
• Redesigned to match the rest of the app, with the miles-left gauge changing colour as a service gets closer
• The gauge keeps counting down between refreshes instead of waiting for you to open the app

### 1.3.6 — 2026-08-11

A rebuilt Pro upgrade screen, plus fixes to cloud backup and the AI Mechanic.

UPGRADE SCREEN
• Redesigned from scratch — every plan and price now fits on one screen, and the button always shows the price of the plan you've picked
• Tapping a plan selects it instead of charging you immediately, so you can compare before you commit
• The screen now opens with the reason you got there — the AI Mechanic, adding a second vehicle, exporting a PDF, or turning on cloud backup
• Clearer pricing, and small print that's actually readable

CLOUD BACKUP (PRO)
• Sync no longer re-uploads photos and receipts that are already backed up — faster, and easier on data and battery
• Restoring on a new device now actually brings your vehicle photos and receipts back

AI MECHANIC
• Stays on topic reliably, and off-topic questions no longer count against your free questions

Also: clearer errors for oversized or unsupported photos, and layout fixes on the Pro screen.

### 1.3.5 — 2026-08-08

The AI Mechanic is now free to try — everyone gets 3 diagnostic questions, no subscription needed.

• Redesigned Pro upgrade screen
• Vehicle Details reorganized into Overview / Specs / History tabs
• 170+ more vehicles selectable, including F-150 Lightning, Nissan Ariya, and Cadillac Lyriq
• Hundreds of spec corrections: wheel bolt patterns, tire sizes and pressures by generation, era-correct bulbs and batteries, and per-vehicle service intervals
• Smoother animations and haptic feedback throughout
• Many fixes, including truck-correct tire pressures and cleaner receipt adding

### 1.3.3 — 2026-07-14

This update makes your Pro subscription rock-solid and adds smarter specs for your exact car.
• Your Pro subscription now follows your Google/Apple sign-in across devices and reinstalls — no more losing access after switching phones or wiping a device.
• New "Restore Purchases" button in Settings so you can re-link your subscription in one tap.
• "Manage Subscription" now opens correctly (previously did nothing).
• Cloud backup & sync now reliably saves your whole garage — vehicles, service records, inventory, to-dos, and shopping lists.
• New transmission selector (Manual / Automatic / CVT) and drivetrain selector (FWD / RWD / AWD / 4WD) when adding a vehicle — so you get the exact right fluids for your car.
• Fluid and tire/wheel specs now always reflect the latest database — corrections apply automatically without re-adding your vehicle.
• Various fixes to paywall reliability and VIN photo scanning.
Thanks for using Pop the Hood!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-05.*