# Eco Cat App vs Direct Core Mobile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Direct Core Mobile at none against Eco Cat App's 5. Direct Core Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Eco Cat App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eco Cat App sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Direct Core Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Direct Core Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eco Cat App has 2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Direct Core Mobile's.

Eco Cat App ships an update fortnightly, Direct Core Mobile every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eco Cat App | Direct Core Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-cat-app/id1129130217/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-core-mobile/id6759737436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ecotrade Tech Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735893382) | [Direct Core & Auto Parts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880420305) |

## What reviewers say

### Eco Cat App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eco-cat-app/id1129130217)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Platinum - Monthly | $28.90 | per month |
| Gold - Yearly | $219.99 | per year |
| Platinum - Yearly | $289.00 | per year |
| Pass searches | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account verification problems
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

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


### Direct Core Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/direct-core-mobile/id6759737436)

Access real-time pricing for automotive cores and scrap metal. Maximize inventory value with industry-leading data for mechanic shops, salvage yards, and collectors. Stay informed with monthly hot lists and live market trends.

**Highlights:** 20+ Core Categories, Monthly 'Hot List', Live Scrap Market Trends, Real-time Pricing Updates, Automotive & Truck Parts Data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eco Cat App free?

Eco Cat App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Direct Core Mobile free?

Direct Core Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eco Cat App or Direct Core Mobile?

Direct Core Mobile is rated higher. Eco Cat App averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Direct Core Mobile averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Eco Cat App or Direct Core Mobile have ads?

Neither Eco Cat App nor Direct Core Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eco Cat App or Direct Core Mobile?

Eco Cat App ships an update fortnightly, and Direct Core Mobile every 8 months. Most recently, Eco Cat App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Direct Core Mobile on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*