Comparison

ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs AirPro ADAS

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

Head to head
About

ARI (Auto Repair Software)

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
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ARI is one of the most renowned auto repair software on the automotive market. Thousands of shop owners and mechanics trust ARI with their repair activities and daily tasks. The app is designed for mobile mechanics, auto shop owners, independent technicians, auto dealers, or anyone who needs to manage their auto repair business efficiently. Main Features: 1. Client Management Keep record of all your clients. Generate billing statements, assign vehicles and create invoices and estimates instantly. 2. Vehicle Management - VIN decoder: decode any vehicle identification number so you can easily add vehicle details to your database. Get info such as make, model, year, trim type, engine, and much more. - license plate reader: leverage CarFax integration to get info about a vehicle from its license plate - car service history: retrieve previous service history from almost any vehicle by using CarFax history reports. - advanced diagnosis: get information such as OBD port locator, upcoming maintenance items, DTC errors, TSB info, full maintenance reports and recommendations, repair labor times, and vehicle labor estimates. 3. Inventory Management ARI comes with a list of 400+ default car parts; however, you can create your own inventory. There are no limits on how many items you can add to your inventory. - parts: keep track of part numbers and stock data. Use barcode scanner to add, edit, or remove parts from your inventory; - tires: are you selling tires in your auto repair shop? Use ARI to manage your tire inventory. - services: keep track of all your labor items by adding descriptions and price per hour. - canned services: group parts and labor items to create easy-to-use packages when building your jobcards or auto repair invoices 4. Accounting - expenses: log all your auto repair shop's expenses such as employee salaries, vendor payments, utility bills, and more - purchases: create purchase orders for your auto parts. Send the order to your parts suppliers and update your inventory automatically when parts are received. - income: keep track of all your income and never miss a payment or invoice. 5. JobCards Assign work, track labor times, and approve or deny service items right from your favorite auto repair software. 6. Estimates/Quotes Send professional-looking vehicle repair estimates to your clients and upsell your services with our deferred services program. 7. Invoices a). 7 fully-customizable invoicing templates b).Signature support c). Logo d). Print mobile e). Multiple tax values. You can add up to 3 types of taxes and customize their name and values. f). Payment Options The app accepts Cash, Check, Credit Card, and PayPall payment options. You can collect payments from your clients on the spot. 8. Service Reminders - Schedule service reminders and the app will send automatic emails to your clients reminding them when the service is due. 9. Vehicle Inspections - Upsell your clients with detailed inspection reports 10. Online booking - Allow your clients to book your auto repair services online. View all appointments inside the ARI's calendar. 3. Reporting - Income & Expense - Sales & Purchases - Inventory & Net Profit - Employees & Salaries MULTIPLE languages supported (EN, RU, PL, SPA, RO, IND, GR, DA, GER, IT, JPN, ) CUSTOMER SUPPORT: - available 24/7 via email Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms and conditions and privacy policy, visit http://www.utilitymobileapps.com/terms_conditions/

About

AirPro ADAS

This app provides remote diagnostics, ADAS calibration, and programming services for vehicles. It connects to a cloud-based system, allowing users to manage repairs, submit service requests, and upload vehicle information and photos for expert technicians.

Highlights
  • Remote diagnostics
  • ADAS calibration
  • Vehicle programming
  • Cloud-based system connection
  • VIN scanning
  • Service request submission
  • Photo upload for technicians
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AirPro Diagnostics' Mobile App puts the power of the AirPro service in the palm of your hand. AirPro Diagnostics' scan tool and service meet rigorous vehicle manufacturer requirements by having OEM sourced software and cutting-edge scan-tool hardware resident at, and directly connected to the vehicle. The AirPro app allows users to connect to AirPro's cloud-based diagnostic management system, with the mobility and convenience of their phone. What is AirPro Diagnostics? AirPro Diagnostics is the most advanced, remote diagnostics, ADAS calibration, and programming service on the market today! Our scan tool utilizes OEM sourced software directly connected to the vehicle, or local, as many vehicle manufacturers require, remotely operated by a team of skilled brand specialist diagnosticians. Contact us at (904) 717-1711 to sign up for AirPro’s services or visit us at www.AirProDiagnostics.com. ADAS App works directly with AirPro Diagnostics' cloud-based program to quickly enter the vehicle information and photos of the vehicle. It also allows you to easily manage your existing repairs from ORION. How does the AirPro Service Work? • Scan the VIN (Barcode or QR), and provide our technicians with details about the repair. • Inspect the identified ADAS systems on the vehicle to check for damage. • Select a service (pre-scan, post-scan, diagnostics, ADAS calibration, or programming). • Now pivot to your AirPro tool, power on and log in. • Connect the tool to the vehicle OBD-II port. • Place the vehicle in the key-on, engine-off mode. • Submit a service request • Upload photos to help our technicians to further understand the repairs and properly service your vehicle. • Our team of brand specialist diagnosticians goes to work on the vehicle within 10 minutes. • Our technicians will contact you and provide the details about the service, including: o The services that are needed (pre-scan) o Services performed (post-scan) o Necessary documentation to provide a complete and proper repair of the vehicle o Specifications on manufacturer required ADAS Calibrations All documentation about the service is available in the mobile app and via a web browser, allowing you to quickly find reports, invoices, and any other support materials you may need.

Screenshots

ARI (Auto Repair Software)4 screens
AirPro ADAS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirPro ADAS at none against ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s 10. AirPro ADAS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (286 vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. ARI (Auto Repair Software) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. AirPro ADAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirPro ADAS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARI (Auto Repair Software) has 286 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, AirPro ADAS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ARI (Auto Repair Software) versus AirPro ADAS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARI (Auto Repair Software)AirPro ADAS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (286 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings286 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConstantin CoutunAirPro Diagnostics, LLC

Customer experience

ARI (Auto Repair Software)

All ratings280 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.2%

AirPro ADAS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ARI (Auto Repair Software)

Subscriptions6
  • ARI Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • ARI monthly subscription$29.991 Month
  • ARI Monthly subscription$29.991 Month
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  • ARI Pro Monthly 39$39.991 Month
  • ARI Pro Plus 59$59.991 Month
  • ARI Annual subscription2 variants$299.991 Year
One-time3
  • Credit 100$3.99
  • credit 200$6.99
  • ARI Full Unlimited$799.99
None

AirPro ADAS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARI (Auto Repair Software) free?
ARI (Auto Repair Software) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirPro ADAS free?
AirPro ADAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or AirPro ADAS?
AirPro ADAS is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while AirPro ADAS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ARI (Auto Repair Software) or AirPro ADAS have ads?
Neither ARI (Auto Repair Software) nor AirPro ADAS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or AirPro ADAS?
ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and AirPro ADAS every 7 months. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on November 2, 2026 and AirPro ADAS on October 29, 2026.

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