Giotto ScanTool vs Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Giotto ScanTool
This professional-grade automotive diagnostic tool provides extensive vehicle coverage and deep system access. It helps repair shops and fleet managers quickly service a wide range of vehicles with features like live data, bi-directional controls, and DTC reporting.
- Professional-grade enhanced coverage
- Access to ABS, airbag, powertrain, and more
- Live data and bi-directional controls
- Adaptive resets and learns
- DTC report output (XML/PDF)
- Graphing with pan and zoom
- WIFI connectivity
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Requires an AutoEnginuity Proline VCI WIFI, available for purchase at www.AutoEnginuity.com. Does not support other hardware. Coverage, coverage, coverage. In the professional repair business getting as much coverage as you can is important to effectively and quickly service any vehicle. We offer professional-grade enhanced coverage options for 58 carmakers. It’s not just the breadth of coverage that’s important—it’s also the depth of coverage. With our enhanced expansions you can have access to ABS, airbag, enhanced powertrain, instrument cluster, transmission, and dozens of other body and chassis controllers. The depth of coverage consists of live data, bi-directional controls, adaptive resets and learns, system tests, and trouble code retrieval and clearing. Whether your a fleet manager, independant repair shop, or a collision repair shop, Giotto will help repair more vehicles quickly and effectively. Powerful features include: DTC report output (XML / PDF), Mode 6 translations, graphing with pan and zoom, integrated FF and FFD (odometer, fault frequency, etc.) with DTC reports, and easy to use WIFI connectivity. *NOTE* Enhanced coverage requires activated ProLine hardware.
Auto
Access accurate vehicle specifications and parts information instantly. Search by VIN or manual entry to find essential data like oil specs and fluid capacities. Discover both OEM and aftermarket parts to confidently find what your vehicle needs.
- VIN or manual vehicle search
- Oil specifications and fluid capacities
- OEM and aftermarket parts lookup
- Save vehicles for quick access
- Maintenance-related information
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Auto-Spec is a smart automotive reference app designed to give you instant access to accurate vehicle specifications and parts information. Quickly search any vehicle using a VIN or by manually entering its details. Auto-Spec provides essential data including oil specifications, fluid capacities, and maintenance-related information—all in one place. Go beyond basic specs with access to both OEM and aftermarket parts, helping you find exactly what your vehicle needs with confidence. Save your vehicles for fast, convenient access anytime, making it easier to manage multiple cars or keep track of your work. Whether you’re a beginner, DIY enthusiast, or professional technician, AutoSpec AI simplifies vehicle information like never before. Privacy terms: https://modernlabs-app.github.io/AutoSpecAI/privacy.html Terms of use: https://modernlabs-app.github.io/AutoSpecAI/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auto at 100% against Giotto ScanTool's 31%. Auto also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Giotto ScanTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (44 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Auto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Giotto ScanTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Auto holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Giotto ScanTool has 44 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Giotto ScanTool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Auto's.
Giotto ScanTool ships an update every 3 months, Auto weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Giotto ScanTool | Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (44 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 912 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AutoEnginuity | JOSHUA D GONZALEZ |
Customer experience
Giotto ScanTool
Auto
In-app purchases
Giotto ScanTool
No in-app purchases
Auto
- Pro Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- AutoSpec Pro$44.991 Year









