Comparison

ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs Quickmechs

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

Quickmechs

Connects you with instant mechanics, towing services, and affordable auto parts. Offers flexible financing options for car repairs, allowing you to fix your vehicle now and pay later.

Highlights
  • Instant mobile and in-shop mechanics
  • On-demand tow truck services
  • Fix Now, Pay Later financing
  • Access to thousands of spare parts
  • Wide range of auto repair services
Features
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QuickMechs is #1 app for instant mechanics, instant towing, spare parts, and Fix QuickMechs is #1 app for instant mechanics, instant towing, spare parts, and Fix Now, Pay Later car repair financing. Whether your car broke down, needs diagnostics, or you just want cheaper auto parts — QuickMechs connects you to trusted mechanics, tow trucks, and garages in seconds. **Key Features** *Instant Mechanic (Mobile & In-Shop)* Book a certified car mechanic anytime. Perfect for breakdowns, roadside issues, or at-home repairs. *Instant Tow Truck* Get the nearest tow truck instantly. Fast arrival times, affordable pricing, and safe vehicle recovery. *Fix Now, Pay Later (BNPL Car Repair Financing)* Repair your car today and pay later. Flexible payment plans for major repairs, AC, brakes, electrical, bodywork & more. *Spare Parts – Cheap, Used, OEM & Aftermarket* Access thousands of parts from scrap yards, garages, and wholesalers. – Tire & rim – Batteries – Alternators – Sensors – Body parts – Engines & transmissions – AC parts and more *Services Available* – Mobile mechanic – Tow truck – Bodywork & paint – Car AC repair – Tire & wheel service – Electrical & diagnostics – Engine repair – Security/anti-theft – Parts delivery – Sell/ Buy car inspections

Screenshots

ARI (Auto Repair Software)4 screens
Quickmechs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARI (Auto Repair Software) at 4.7 against Quickmechs's 4.0. ARI (Auto Repair Software) also leads on ratings volume (286 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Quickmechs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Quickmechs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARI (Auto Repair Software) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARI (Auto Repair Software) has 286 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Quickmechs's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, Quickmechs monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ARI (Auto Repair Software) versus Quickmechs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARI (Auto Repair Software)Quickmechs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (286 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings286 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConstantin CoutunQuickmechs 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%

Quickmechs

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

ARI (Auto Repair Software)

Subscriptions8
  • 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
  • ARI Pro Yearly$399.001 Year
  • ARI Pro Plus Yearly$599.001 Year
One-time5
  • Credit 100$3.99
  • credit 200$6.99
  • credits 500$17.99
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  • credit 1000$30.99
  • ARI Full Unlimited$799.99
None

Quickmechs

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 Quickmechs free?
Quickmechs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Quickmechs?
ARI (Auto Repair Software) is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Quickmechs averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Quickmechs have ads?
Neither ARI (Auto Repair Software) nor Quickmechs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARI (Auto Repair Software) or Quickmechs?
ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quickmechs monthly. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quickmechs on October 10, 2026.

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