Comparison

Snap vs DIY Garage

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

Head to head
About

Snap

Access the full product catalog of tools and view new product releases. Connect to a mobile store to check account balances, make payments, and communicate with your dealer. Express interest in products and promotions directly within the app.

Highlights
  • Full product catalog access
  • View new product releases
  • National promotion participation
  • Mobile store account balance
  • Make payments via mobile store
  • Instant text/chat communication
  • "I'm interested" feature
Features
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Snap-on® Connect is a quick and easy way to get product information, view new product and participate in national promotions. Navigate the full catalog of Snap-on® Tools for the right solution to complete the job with confidence. When connected to a Mobile Store*, you can view account balances and make payments*, also communicate instantly via text or chat and order promotions specific to your connected mobile store*. Let him know that you are interested in a product or promotion using the "I'm interested" feature. Since 1920, Snap-on Tools has delivered quality, innovation and performance to get the job done- and done right- the first time and every time. *Participating Mobile Stores only

About

DIY Garage

Manage your vehicle's maintenance and repairs with this comprehensive app. Track service history, set reminders, and get AI-powered diagnostic help. Organize all your car's information in one place.

Highlights
  • Track multiple vehicles
  • Log maintenance and repairs
  • Store vehicle specifications
  • Set service reminders
  • AI-powered diagnostics (CRANK)
  • In-app support forum (INFOCHAT)
Features
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DIY Garage — Your Personal Vehicle Maintenance Companion Take control of your vehicle maintenance with DIY Garage, the all-in-one app built for DIY car owners who want to track, manage, and understand their vehicles with confidence. No Ads. Clean. Focused. Built for DIY Car Enthusiasts. DIY Garage is designed to give you clarity, control, and confidence—without distractions. Just the tools you need to take care of your vehicle the right way. Meet CRANK — Your AI Mechanic Built directly into the app, CRANK helps you diagnose issues, understand trouble codes, and guide your repairs with clear, practical insights. Whether you're troubleshooting a problem or planning your next service, CRANK is there every step of the way. Track Everything About Your Vehicle Manage multiple vehicles in one place Log maintenance and repairs with mileage and dates Store key specs like oil type, filters, tire sizes, and more Keep a complete service history Stay Ahead of Maintenance Set reminders for upcoming services Track mileage-based intervals Never miss important maintenance again Smarter Conversations Chat with CRANK for help with diagnostics and repairs Navigate conversations easily with smooth, intuitive controls Start Simple. Unlock More. Get started with essential tracking features, and expand your garage as your needs grow. Take Control Take the guesswork out of car maintenance and keep your garage organized with DIY Garage. DIY Garage v1.1.117 introduces INFOCHAT, a new in-app support forum that allows users to communicate directly with the DIY Garage support team. Users can: * Create support conversations * Exchange messages with support * Upload photos * Receive support notifications * View support conversation history Additional updates include OCR workflow improvements, vehicle notes enhancements, pre-inspection checklist improvements, and overall stability updates. The application is intended for vehicle owners to track maintenance, repairs, inspections, parts, service history, and vehicle documentation. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.johnnyshendino.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Snap4 screens
DIY Garage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DIY Garage at 100% against Snap's 30%. DIY Garage also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Snap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (771 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. DIY Garage sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Snap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIY Garage holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snap has 771 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Snap's written reviews are positive against 100% of DIY Garage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snap ships an update every 2 months, DIY Garage every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Snap versus DIY Garage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapDIY Garage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (771 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings771 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSnap-on Inc.John Alfano

Customer experience

Snap

All ratings768 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive30.2%
Neutral9.3%
Negative60.5%

DIY Garage

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Snap

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cannot log in or create account
  • App constantly crashes or shows error messages
  • Catalog and pricing information not loading properly
  • Incompatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and order tools directly from the app
  • Integration with dealer accounts and payment options
  • Improved search and navigation
  • Consistent pricing and catalog information

DIY Garage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Snap

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DIY Garage

Subscriptions3
  • DIY Garage Premium – Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DIY Garage Annual - SEMA 2026$18.001 Year
  • DIY Garage Premium – Annually$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Snap free?
Snap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIY Garage free?
DIY Garage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snap or DIY Garage?
DIY Garage is rated higher. Snap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while DIY Garage averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Snap or DIY Garage have ads?
Neither Snap nor DIY Garage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snap or DIY Garage?
Snap ships an update every 2 months, and DIY Garage every 9 days. Most recently, Snap was updated on October 29, 2026 and DIY Garage on October 28, 2026.

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