Comparison

Giotto ScanTool vs Auto

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Giotto ScanTool4 screens
Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Giotto ScanTool ships an update every 3 months, Auto weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Giotto ScanTool versus Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiotto ScanToolAuto
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (44 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size912 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutoEnginuityJOSHUA D GONZALEZ

Customer experience

Giotto ScanTool

All ratings44 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

Auto

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Giotto ScanTool

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Auto

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AutoSpec Pro$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Giotto ScanTool free?
Giotto ScanTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto free?
Auto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Giotto ScanTool or Auto?
Auto is rated higher. Giotto ScanTool averages 3.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Auto averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Giotto ScanTool or Auto have ads?
Neither Giotto ScanTool nor Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Giotto ScanTool or Auto?
Giotto ScanTool ships an update every 3 months, and Auto weekly. Most recently, Giotto ScanTool was updated on November 3, 2026 and Auto on October 31, 2026.

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