# ARI (Auto Repair Software) vs Partial Calendar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ARI (Auto Repair Software) at 287 against Partial Calendar's 4. ARI (Auto Repair Software) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Partial Calendar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARI (Auto Repair Software) sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Partial Calendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Partial Calendar 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 287 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of ARI (Auto Repair Software)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Partial Calendar's.

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, Partial Calendar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARI (Auto Repair Software) | Partial Calendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ari-auto-repair-software/id1189544427/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partial-calendar/id6765665922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **287** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 95.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 92 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Constantin Coutun](https://appshunter.io/developer/904194101) | [Nicholas Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194748029) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Credit  100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| credit  200 | $6.99 | one-time |
| ARI Full Unlimited | $799.99 | one-time |


### Partial Calendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/partial-calendar/id6765665922)

This app allows users to select specific start and end times for meeting attendance, updating calendars to reflect partial availability. It helps busy professionals manage packed schedules and communicate their availability clearly to organizers.

**Highlights:** Select partial attendance times, Update calendar with selected window, Notify organizers of partial attendance, Connect multiple calendar accounts, Track reclaimed calendar time, View calendar capacity insights

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Bird - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Early Bird - 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Partial Calendar free?

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

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

Partial Calendar is rated higher. ARI (Auto Repair Software) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 287 ratings, while Partial Calendar averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither ARI (Auto Repair Software) nor Partial Calendar shows ads.

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

ARI (Auto Repair Software) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Partial Calendar every 5 days. Most recently, ARI (Auto Repair Software) was updated on November 6, 2026 and Partial Calendar on November 5, 2026.

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