Comparison

MyAligner vs Detect Auto

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

Head to head
About

MyAligner

This app transforms an iPad into a primary or secondary display for compatible John Bean and Hofmann wheel alignment systems. It offers full remote control as a primary screen or convenient access to readings as a secondary screen, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.

Highlights
  • iPad as primary or secondary screen
  • Full remote control of alignment system
  • Access readings away from console
  • Reduces downtime
  • 11 language selections
Features
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The MyAligner app allows the user to connect an Apple iPad to a compatible John Bean® V-Series or Hofmann® geoliner® wheel alignment system, making the iPad a primary or secondary screen on compatible systems. Using the iPad as a primary screen will allow full control of the wheel alignment system without using the console. Using the iPad as a secondary screen will provide access to the readings screen only when away from the console. Features: - Wheel alignment measurements and readings readily available in the palm of your hands - While using your device as the primary screen, you will conveniently have full remote access to the wheel alignment system - Reduces downtime of checking the wheel aligner's console for alignment readings and adjustments - 11 different language selections Device Compatibility* (iPadOS Version 16.1+): - ​iPad Gen 8+ - ​iPad Air Gen 5+ - ​iPad Pro Gen 5+ *This application is incompatible with iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac OS, or Apple Vision Pro devices. John Bean Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - V1200 (Secondary Only) - V2000 (Primary & Secondary) - V2100 (Secondary Only) - ​V2280 (Secondary Only) - ​V2380 (Secondary Only) - V3300 (Secondary Only) Hofmann Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - geoliner® 609 (Primary & Secondary) - geoliner® 660 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 678 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 770 (Secondary Only) Supported languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, French Canadian, Portuguese Brazil, German, Russian, Czech, Chinese Simplified, Japanese

About

Detect Auto

Features
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Complete vehicle inspections in record time with a fast and intuitive app designed for the shop floor. Record findings by voice, snap photos for AI analysis, and seamlessly integrate maintenance recommendations into your inspections. When ready, tap a button to push the inspection results to your shop management software.

Screenshots

Detect Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Detect Auto at every 8 days against MyAligner's every 7 months. Detect Auto also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyAligner ships an update every 7 months, Detect Auto every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MyAligner versus Detect Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyAlignerDetect Auto
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INCDetect Auto Inc

In-app purchases

None

MyAligner

No in-app purchases

None

Detect Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyAligner free?
MyAligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detect Auto free?
Detect Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyAligner or Detect Auto have ads?
Neither MyAligner nor Detect Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyAligner or Detect Auto?
MyAligner ships an update every 7 months, and Detect Auto every 8 days. Most recently, MyAligner was updated on October 11, 2026 and Detect Auto on October 15, 2026.

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