Comparison

Startech LM vs Diecast Crew Chief

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Startech LM

Features
Read full description

App for lowering suspension.

About

Diecast Crew Chief

Features
Read full description

Diecast Crew Chief is the go-to collection management app built specifically for NASCAR diecast and motorsport memorabilia collectors. Whether you have 10 cars or 10,000, Diecast Crew Chief keeps your entire collection organized, valued, and accessible from any device. CATALOG YOUR COLLECTION - Track every detail โ€” driver, team, car number, sponsor, manufacturer, scale, diecast brand, series, production count, DIN number, and more. Add up to 8 photos per item straight from your camera or photo library. Add 4 photos for cards and Memorabilia with Pro subscription. SEARCH AND FILTER - Find any item instantly with live search. Filter by manufacturer, scale, brand, condition, status, race series, and more. TRACK VALUE - Log what you paid and what it's worth today. The dashboard shows your total collection value, estimated worth, and gain or loss at a glance.Every item automatically builds a formatted description ready to copy and paste directly into eBay or Facebook Marketplace. CLOUD SYNC - Your collection syncs in real time across all your devices. Add on your iPhone, view on your iPad or Mac browser โ€” always up to date. Built by a collector, for collectors. Terms of Use: https://diecastcrewchief.com/terms

Screenshots

Startech LM3 screens
Diecast Crew Chief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Startech LM at none against Diecast Crew Chief's 2. Startech LM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Diecast Crew Chief's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Diecast Crew Chief sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Startech LM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Startech LM ships an update every 6 months, Diecast Crew Chief weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Startech LM versus Diecast Crew Chief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartech LMDiecast Crew Chief
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGAP InnovationBruce Lyon

In-app purchases

None

Startech LM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Diecast Crew Chief

Subscriptions2
  • Crew Chief Collector$2.991 Month
  • Crew Chief Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Startech LM free?
Startech LM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diecast Crew Chief free?
Diecast Crew Chief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Startech LM or Diecast Crew Chief have ads?
Neither Startech LM nor Diecast Crew Chief shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Startech LM or Diecast Crew Chief?
Startech LM ships an update every 6 months, and Diecast Crew Chief weekly. Most recently, Startech LM was updated on October 26, 2026 and Diecast Crew Chief on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons