Summit Racing vs CarParts.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Summit Racing
Easily search and shop for over 1.5 million auto parts and accessories. Access sale items, read articles, view orders, and watch videos. Find events and use the car finder feature.
- Search auto parts
- Shop 1.5M+ parts
- View sale items
- Read articles
- Track orders
- Watch videos
- Car finder
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Your Performance Powerhouse - in the palm of your hand. Use the Summit Racing app to easily search for auto parts and accessories. Shop more than 1.5 million auto and stock replacement parts from your mobile device. View the sale items, connect with our social media accounts, and read articles from OnAllCylinders. View your orders, request a catalog, and even watch our YouTube videos. Our events will be listed in the app, and you can even use our car finder when you arrive.
CarParts.com
Access over a million auto parts for your vehicle anytime, anywhere. Ensure perfect fitment with a vehicle selector and find specialized parts for European cars and off-road vehicles. Offers flexible payment options and fast shipping.
- Guaranteed Fitment
- JC Whitney Performance Hub
- CarParts Euro for European vehicles
- CarParts+ Membership benefits
- Buy Now, Pay Later options
- Fast Shipping
- My Garage vehicle collection
- How-to Guides
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Download the CarParts.com app and get access to over 1 million auto parts anytime, anywhere. Save up to 50% when compared to your local dealership or auto parts store (and save yourself multiple trips!). Get the most out of the CarParts.com experience with some of our favorite app benefits: FITMENT GUARANTEED Say goodbye to guesswork! Our intuitive vehicle selector ensures the perfect fit for your ride. Just enter your VIN or year, make, and model and look for the green "Guaranteed to Fit" checkmark. Boom. The part you buy will perfectly fit your vehicle every time. JC WHITNEY PERFORMANCE HUB Continuing its 110‑year legacy, the JC Whitney Performance Hub delivers quality parts, pro‑grade tools, and top brands for Jeeps, trucks, and off‑road vehicles. Whether you’re repairing, customizing, or gearing up, you’ll find everything you need—right in the app. CARPARTS EURO From daily drivers to enthusiast builds, CarParts Euro helps you find the right fit for your European vehicle. Shop premium parts compatible with makes like BMW, Audi, VW, and more—designed for precision and performance. CARPARTS+ MEMBERSHIP Peace of mind for just $79 a year (or $9/month with a monthly plan, plus taxes). Our CarParts+ members get 24/7 roadside assistance, free shipping on over 500,000 eligible parts, extended 60-day returns, and VIP customer support. It’s easy to join and access your membership in the app. BUY NOW, PAY LATER Urgent repairs but tight on cash? We offer flexible payment options so you can take care of it now and pay your way. FAST SHIPPING Need for speed? Orders arrive in as little as 2 business days to help you get back on the road faster. MY GARAGE Whether you’ve got one daily driver or a whole fleet of cars, collect all your vehicle info in "My Garage" for effortless shopping and a customized experience. HASSLE-FREE RETURNS We make self-service returns simple and seamless. HOW-TO GUIDES We're more than just a parts provider; we're your pit crew. Our auto repair and care guides will help you conquer any DIY job with confidence. MY ACCOUNT Create an account to track orders and enjoy faster checkouts with saved addresses, payment methods, and vehicles. No more digging through your inbox.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CarParts.com at none against Summit Racing's shown. CarParts.com also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Summit Racing's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 48%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Summit Racing against 4.8 for CarParts.com. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Summit Racing's written reviews are positive against 48% of CarParts.com's.
Summit Racing ships an update every 2 months, CarParts.com every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Summit Racing | CarParts.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (65K ratings) — better | 4.8 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 47.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Summit Racing Equipment | CarParts.com, Inc. |
Customer experience
Summit Racing
CarParts.com
User reviews
Summit Racing
From 65K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 💯 Great customer service
- 👍 Excellent selection of parts
- 💰 Competitive prices
- 🌍 International shipping
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find parts
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and filtering
- 🛒 Shopping cart issues (items disappearing)
- 🔑 Login problems and account management
CarParts.com
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 👍 Good quality parts
- 💡 Convenient app
- 🚀 Affordable prices
- 👍 Easy to navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Shipping delays
- 🐛 Wrong parts sent
- 🐛 Refund/return issues
- 🐛 Functionality problems
- 🐛 Poor customer service
Bugs and requests
Summit Racing
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Shopping cart not updating properly
- Login issues and account management problems
- Inconsistent search and filtering results
- Difficulty navigating through the app
Requested features
5 requests- Improve app stability and performance
- Enhance search and filtering capabilities
- Streamline shopping cart and checkout process
- Improve account management and login experience
- Provide more detailed part information and fitment
CarParts.com
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Website login issues
- Incorrect parts shipped
- Delayed or lost deliveries
Requested features
4 requests- Improve shipping reliability
- Enhance return/refund process
- Fix login and app functionality
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Summit Racing
No in-app purchases
CarParts.com
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Summit Racing free?
Is CarParts.com free?
Which has better reviews, Summit Racing or CarParts.com?
Do Summit Racing or CarParts.com have ads?
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