Fras vs TEXKAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Fras
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Fras-le has developed this App to support you in finding the best solution in friction materials. The best brake parts for your vehicle can be searched by article (part number), vehicles (application) or OE, WVA and FMSI number on this App. It will also help you to get the latest news about the company, including product development, new technologies, and innovations. All the companies in the automotive segment will find the Fras-le App helpful to their day-to-day needs. The database updates will come to you automatically.
TEXKAT
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The TEXKAT app; a product from the TOPMOTIVE Group for mobile use of the well-known Next TecCat spare parts catalog for iPhone. The TEXKAT app is based on the comprehensive TecDoc and DVSE data pool data with the original data from the parts manufacturers and spare parts information for cars. For each item, all relevant information such as technical features or product images is displayed in the app. You will also find the linked OE numbers for the items as well as the information in which vehicles these spare parts are installed. The application is suitable for use in workshops, commerce and industry. Users can quickly and specifically search for a vehicle part or a vehicle by entering a number and determine which vehicles the spare part fits into or which parts are required for the vehicle. The search is also possible using a scan function of the EAN code. Possible search criteria for quick part identification are any number, the article number, an OE number, the usage number or the comparison number.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fras at every 3 months against TEXKAT's every 8 months. Fras also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fras ships an update every 3 months, TEXKAT every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fras | TEXKAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months โ better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 12.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TecAlliance GmbH | DVSE GmbH |
In-app purchases
Fras
No in-app purchases
TEXKAT
No in-app purchases








