# ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs FlagHawk

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ARI (Auto Repair Software) at 280 against FlagHawk's 2. ARI (Auto Repair Software) also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). FlagHawk's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and FlagHawk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlagHawk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARI (Auto Repair Software) has 280 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, FlagHawk every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | FlagHawk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flaghawk/id6744706615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **280** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Constantin Coutun](https://appshunter.io/developer/904194101) | [ZavSoft LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504741575) |

## 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 |


### FlagHawk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flaghawk/id6744706615)

This app helps automotive technicians track their work hours for payroll without manual calculations. Log repair orders, monitor progress towards goals, and view detailed summaries of your earnings and labor types. Access your data seamlessly across mobile and web platforms.

**Highlights:** Scan repair orders from DMS or photos, Track customer pay, warranty, and internal labor, Automatic grouping by pay periods, Set and track flat-rate hours goals, Mark ROs as booked, Save and reuse preset jobs, Attach photos to repair orders

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $4.99 per month | $4.99 | per month |
| $6.99 per month | $6.99 | per month |
| $9.99 per month | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is FlagHawk free?

FlagHawk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

FlagHawk is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 280 ratings, while FlagHawk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither ARI (Auto Repair Software) nor FlagHawk shows ads.

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

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlagHawk every 5 weeks. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on October 15, 2026 and FlagHawk on October 2, 2026.

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