# ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs COMPUSHIFT Setup

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: COMPUSHIFT Setup at none against ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s 14. ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s advantage is ratings volume (280 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARI (Auto Repair Software) sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. COMPUSHIFT Setup asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ARI (Auto Repair Software) against 4.7 for COMPUSHIFT Setup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARI (Auto Repair Software) has 280 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, COMPUSHIFT Setup monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | COMPUSHIFT Setup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compushift-setup/id1368793409/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Constantin Coutun](https://appshunter.io/developer/904194101) | [HGM Automotive Electronics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203617830) |

## What reviewers say

### ARI (Auto Repair Software)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427)

Manage your auto repair business efficiently with this comprehensive mobile application. Track clients, vehicles, inventory, and finances. Streamline invoicing, estimates, and job management for mechanics and shop owners.

**Highlights:** Client and vehicle management, VIN decoder and license plate reader, Service history retrieval, Inventory tracking (parts, tires, services), Expense and income logging, Job card creation and management, Customizable invoices and estimates, Service reminders

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARI Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| ARI monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| ARI Monthly subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| ARI Pro Monthly 39 | $39.99 | per month |
| ARI Pro Plus 59 | $59.99 | per month |
| ARI Annual subscription | $299.99 | per year |
| ARI Pro Yearly | $399.00 | per year |
| ARI Pro Plus Yearly | $599.00 | per year |
| Credit  100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| credit  200 | $6.99 | one-time |
| credits 500 | $17.99 | one-time |
| credit 1000 | $30.99 | one-time |
| ARI Full Unlimited | $799.99 | one-time |


### COMPUSHIFT Setup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compushift-setup/id1368793409)

Configure and manage HGM COMPUSHIFT transmission controllers. Adjust shift and lockup points, access diagnostic data, and save custom configurations for your vehicle's transmission.

**Highlights:** Adjust shift points, Configure lockup points, View diagnostic data, Access transmission information, Save and edit configurations, Load configurations to controller

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARI (Auto Repair Software) free?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is COMPUSHIFT Setup free?

COMPUSHIFT Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or COMPUSHIFT Setup?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while COMPUSHIFT Setup averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do ARI (Auto Repair Software) or COMPUSHIFT Setup have ads?

Neither ARI (Auto Repair Software) nor COMPUSHIFT Setup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or COMPUSHIFT Setup?

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and COMPUSHIFT Setup monthly. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on October 15, 2026 and COMPUSHIFT Setup on October 4, 2026.

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