Comparison

Eco Cat App vs ALLDATA

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

Head to head
About

Eco Cat App

This app provides a comprehensive catalog of over 20,000 catalytic converters, allowing users to look up their value by car brand or manufacturer. It offers accurate appraisals based on precious metal content analysis and helps sellers negotiate fair deals.

Highlights
  • Catalytic converter price catalog
  • Search by car brand
  • Search by manufacturer
  • Precious metal content analysis
  • Scrap cat appraisals
  • Fair deal negotiation
Features
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Ecotrade Group is a leading authorized purchaser of scrap catalytic converters and over the last 15 years has built up a huge database of knowledge from which the company has developed a comprehensive catalogue that lists more than 20000 items and increasing almost daily. This online catalytic converter price book comes pictures and you can conveniently look up the value of your spent catalytic converters either by car brand or catalytic converter manufacturers. Being at the forefront of the catalyst recycling industry, we commit to provide you with the most complete and comprehensive catalytic converter catalog prices updated 3 times per day to reflect market prices. Ecotrade has invested heavily in cutting edge technology that is designed, in conjunction with laboratory analysis, to precisely measure, to an extremely high level of accuracy, the precious metal content in any single used catalytic converter. Our custom-designed fully equipped laboratories can quickly and efficiently carry out materials analysis, using several methods including X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing. In scrap catalytic converter transactions, the relationship between buyers and sellers is fundamentally unbalanced. Buyers invariably have all the power; thus, for sellers, it means selling their used catalysts can be an unpleasant process. By providing quick and easy scrap cat appraisals that quickly let sellers know whether they’re getting a fair deal or not, Ecotrade Group levels the playing field and improves sellers’ negotiating positions. Also, depending on your location in the world, if you want to sell your catalytic converters, our experienced and conscientious purchasers can personally visit premises to sort and assess the worth of your material. Buy and sell you scrap catalytic converters with Ecotrade Group ! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ALLDATA

Access comprehensive OEM automotive repair and diagnostic data on your mobile device. Streamline inspections with photo documentation and generate detailed reports. Identify vehicle issues efficiently with built-in diagnostic tools for faster customer approvals and increased productivity.

Highlights
  • OEM repair procedures
  • Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Technical service bulletins (TSBs)
  • Integrated inspection tools
  • Photo documentation
  • Live sensor data graphing
  • Full-system scan reports
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ALLDATA Mobile App Content ALLDATA's Professional Automotive Repair and Shop Management Solutions at Your Fingertips ALLDATA delivers a complete integrated workflow solution for automotive professionals, combining repair and collision procedures, diagnostics, shop management, and vehicle inspections in one easy-to-use app. Access industry-leading OEM repair information, including maintenance procedures, technical service bulletins (TSBs), wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and ADAS information all from your mobile device. From vehicle intake to final delivery, ALLDATA helps keep your shop connected and your technicians productive. Diagnostic Intelligence combines AI-powered insights with trusted OEM repair information to help technicians solve complex problems faster. ALLDATA Shop Manager Essentials and Shop Manager Pro help manage customers, repair orders, scheduling, communication, and workflow throughout the repair process, while ALLDATA Inspections makes it easy to document vehicle conditions, capture photos and videos, and share recommended repairs with customers. ALLDATA Repair® & ALLDATA Collision® (Professional Subscribers) • Access detailed repair procedures, maintenance instructions, diagnostic information, TSBs, DTCs, ADAS, and more. • Get full mechanical procedures: TSBs, diagnostics by DTC code, parts & labor estimates, drivetrains, suspension, and more. • View over 300,000 interactive color wiring diagrams alongside OEM diagrams. • Receive dedicated support from the ALLDATA Library team for hard-to-find OEM information. For Collision Repair Professionals • View OEM procedures for sectioning, structural repairs, new materials, panel replacements, sensors, and more. • Access position statements, steel repairability guidelines, and adhesive guides. • Follow OEM-accurate procedures to improve repair compliance and liability protection. ALLDATA Shop Manager and Pro (Professional Subscribers) Manage customer information, repair orders, and vehicle history from virtually anywhere with ALLDATA Shop Manager. Shop Manager • Manage customer information and vehicle history. • Create and track repair orders. • Access shop information from virtually anywhere. • Keep daily operations organized and efficient. Upgrade to Shop Manager Pro for additional workflow management tools: • Appointment scheduling and calendar management • Two-way customer texting • Photo and video documentation • Work-in-progress tracking • Inventory management • Greater visibility into shop performance and daily operations ALLDATA Inspections (Professional Subscribers) Enhance your workflow with Inspections seamlessly integrated into ALLDATA Shop Manager. • Check in new or returning customers directly at the vehicle. • Choose from multiple inspection templates. • Attach photos and video to digital inspection sheets. • Perform detailed brake and tire inspections. • Flag necessary or upcoming services, boosting revenue opportunities. • Email inspections for faster customer approval.

Screenshots

Eco Cat App4 screens
ALLDATA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eco Cat App at 88% against ALLDATA's 10%. Eco Cat App also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (2K vs 8). ALLDATA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Eco Cat App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. ALLDATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eco Cat App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eco Cat App has 2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Eco Cat App's written reviews are positive against 10% of ALLDATA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eco Cat App ships an update fortnightly, ALLDATA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eco Cat App versus ALLDATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEco Cat AppALLDATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better3.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better9.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better8
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcotrade Tech Company LimitedALLDATA, LLC

Customer experience

Eco Cat App

All ratings1,988 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.1%

ALLDATA

Written reviews62 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative87.1%

User reviews

Eco Cat App

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate real-time prices
  • 💎 Comprehensive catalog with photos
  • 💰 Helps maximize scrap value

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some missing or incorrect data
  • 💳 Paid subscription required for full access
  • 🕰️ Slow response times at times
  • 🔍 Limited free searches per day

ALLDATA

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 VIN scanning helpful in shop
  • 👍 Easier than website for phone use
  • 👍 App is fantastic, user-friendly, quick, responsive
  • 👍 Huge boost to garage
  • 👍 Works like a charm on iPad Air 3

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Extremely slow and unreliable
  • 🐛 Expensive subscription for functionality
  • 🐛 App does not support repair side
  • 🐛 App crashes or closes instantly
  • 🐛 Does not work on mobile devices

Bugs and requests

Eco Cat App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues and account verification problems
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free search credits
  • Ability to save favorite models
  • Integration with scrap buyer platforms
  • Localized pricing for different regions

ALLDATA

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App opens and closes instantly
  • App works on iPad but not mobile
  • App crashes frequently
  • Latest update prevents loading ALLDATA
  • Login issues, access denied repeatedly
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  • App won't start
  • Only repair estimator and community icons visible
  • Cannot log in, all access points in use
  • Crashes in the middle of a relearn/reset job
  • Login boots out immediately
  • Back/previous screen button gone in landscape mode
  • Help menu buttons not working
  • Convert or Reference Repair buttons not working
  • App requires internet connection 24/7
  • Login on iPhone app doesn't link to subscription
  • Auto logout after logging in
  • Blank page after login
  • App doesn't do anything
  • Cannot find anywhere to access repair data after login
  • Search function doesn't work
  • App is strictly a data logger, not the full suite
  • App doesn't seem to have any data
  • Cannot access subscription using this app
  • App interface glitchy and not smooth
  • App has no service or repair information
  • App doesn't give access to repair data subscriptions
  • Cannot log in or access ALLDATA repair
  • App crashes right after login
  • App takes back to sign-in screen after terms and agreements

Requested features

9 requests
  • Offline usability for critical jobs
  • Mobile-friendly website or app for repair info
  • Ability to access repair info on the go
  • App should be designed for phones, not just tablets
  • Access to repair data on the phone
Show 4 more
  • Mobile app for the site with full features
  • App to read wire pinouts without printing
  • Basic customer check-in functionality
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Eco Cat App

Subscriptions4
  • Gold - Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Platinum - Monthly$28.901 Month
  • Gold - Yearly$219.991 Year
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  • Platinum - Yearly$289.001 Year
One-time1
  • Pass searches$12.99
None

ALLDATA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eco Cat App free?
Eco Cat App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ALLDATA free?
ALLDATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eco Cat App or ALLDATA?
Eco Cat App is rated higher. Eco Cat App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while ALLDATA averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Eco Cat App or ALLDATA have ads?
Neither Eco Cat App nor ALLDATA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eco Cat App or ALLDATA?
Eco Cat App ships an update fortnightly, and ALLDATA every 5 weeks. Most recently, Eco Cat App was updated on October 29, 2026 and ALLDATA on October 26, 2026.

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