Comparison

CarAdvise vs E

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

Head to head
About

CarAdvise

This app simplifies car maintenance and repairs by offering in-app appointment booking, price comparisons, and discounts of 10-40%. It provides access to ASE Certified mechanics, allows users to approve/decline services, and offers real-time updates from shops.

Highlights
  • In-app appointment booking
  • Compare shop prices
  • 10-40% discounts on repairs
  • ASE Certified mechanic assistance
  • Approve/decline services
  • Real-time shop updates
  • Maintenance history storage
Features
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A Smarter Way To Fix Your Car. CarAdvise understands that car care can be difficult, confusing and expensive. Too often we see people overpaying for routine care and getting ripped off when making repairs or handling key things like tires and brakes. We built our platform with all of that in mind. Here are just a few reasons over 1 million drivers trust CarAdvise: In-app appointment bookings Compare prices at shops in your area before booking through app 10-40% on all maintenance and repair costs when booked through app ASE Certified mechanic assistance - free for all members Power to approve and/or decline services submitted by the shops Real-time updates from the shop In-app payment + additional discounts for premium level membership Upcoming maintenance notifications Maintenance history storage Capability to have 3 vehicles per account at no additional charge Available at over 35+ nationally know maintenance brand shops Over 25,000 shops in our network nationwide Diagnostic tool to further understand your repair needs Lifetime savings calculator Online tire buying through TireLinc 12 month/12,000 mile warranty on all transactions Refer-A-Friend rewards, unlimited benefits Pricing Promise We know that your car’s maintenance can be a huge hassle and sometimes really confusing, even stressful. We built our product to help solve that. With more than just discounted prices and easy scheduling in mind, CarAdvise is here to help you understand what is going on with your car. We infuse TRUST into your car care process. With our certified Gearheads available for any questions you might have and your ability to approve or decline any services a shop submits, you have the power. It’s hard to believe that car repairs and trust can coexist, but with CarAdvise that’s reality. This is convenient, trusted, and affordable car care.

About

E

Manage your self-storage needs with this app. Rent units, sign contracts, and make secure payments quickly. Access your unit with a digital code or by tapping the entrance gate.

Highlights
  • Rent units and sign contracts
  • Secure rent payments
  • View access code
  • Tap to open entrance gate
  • Check balance on-demand
Features
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Our free E-Z Storage App makes it easy to check your balance, send rent payments, rent units, and contact our front office. Anytime. Anywhere. Our Key Features: • Rent units and sign the contract in minutes. • Securely pay rent in just a few taps. • View your access code or 'tap' to open the entrance gate. • Check your balance on-demand. • And so much more!

Screenshots

CarAdvise4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E at 4.7 against CarAdvise's 2.6. E also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). CarAdvise's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarAdvise has 160 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CarAdvise ships an update every 6 weeks, E every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CarAdvise versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCarAdviseE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (160 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings160 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCarAdvise LLCAlbert Burlando

Customer experience

CarAdvise

All ratings160 ratings
Positive38.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative58.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive18.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative75.8%

E

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

CarAdvise

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when booking services
  • White screen appears after login
  • Constant automatic logout
  • Search functionality times out
  • Error messages during appointment booking
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  • Payment method selection not processing correctly
  • Shop location map disappears randomly
  • Postal code field only accepts 5-digit US format
  • Browser redirect instead of native app functionality
  • Service type auto-changes during booking
  • Appointments confirmed but not received by shops
  • Billing system charges wrong payment methods
  • Promo codes rejected as invalid
  • Chat support button non-functional
  • Appointment time discrepancies between app and shop

Requested features

8 requests
  • Separate booking tab for multiple appointments
  • Improved shop communication system
  • Real-time appointment status updates
  • Better integration with shop scheduling systems
  • Canadian postal code support
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  • Warranty and hazard protection transparency
  • Promo code validation system
  • Offline functionality or better error handling

E

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CarAdvise

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CarAdvise free?
CarAdvise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CarAdvise or E?
E is rated higher. CarAdvise averages 2.6 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while E averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do CarAdvise or E have ads?
Neither CarAdvise nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CarAdvise or E?
CarAdvise ships an update every 6 weeks, and E every 3 months. Most recently, CarAdvise was updated on November 2, 2026 and E on November 2, 2026.

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