MyAligner vs Detect Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- iPad as primary or secondary screen
- Full remote control of alignment system
- Access readings away from console
- Reduces downtime
- 11 language selections
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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
Detect Auto
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | MyAligner | Detect Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INC | Detect Auto Inc |
In-app purchases
MyAligner
No in-app purchases
Detect Auto
No in-app purchases







