eKeystone vs Carquest Professional
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eKeystone
This business-to-business application provides automotive aftermarket professionals with a comprehensive tool for parts lookup and ordering. Access an extensive electronic catalog, real-time inventory, and order tracking features 24/7 from your mobile device.
- 24/7 access to parts catalog
- Mobile ordering
- Real-time inventory
- VIN and barcode scanning
- Order history and tracking
- Favorites and purchase tracking
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The eKeystone business to business app is the automotive aftermarket industry's best parts lookup and order tool, developed exclusively for Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc customers. Featuring the most comprehensive electronic catalog of parts and accessories from over 1000 brands, the eKeystone App offers: - 24/7 access - Fast and easy mobile ordering - Real-time multi-warehouse inventory and acquisition cost - Marketing information - And much more Lookup hundreds of thousands of automotive parts & accessories with ease, right in the palm of your hand. You can search by: - Bar Code Scan - VIN Scan - Year, Make and Model - Brand and Part Number - Keyword Detailed product information including images, kit information, reference part numbers, and availability makes selling products easy. A searchable, in-app order history gives quick access to order status and shipping information including FedEx®/ UPS tracking. You will also be able to manage your account information, add items to your favorites, track the parts you purchase and receive exclusive sales offers.
Carquest Professional
This app allows professional automotive customers to scan vehicle VIN barcodes to quickly retrieve detailed vehicle information. Users can then search for and order parts directly through their secure account, and store scanned vehicle data for future reference.
- Scan vehicle VIN barcodes
- Retrieve detailed vehicle information (year, make, model, engine)
- Search and order parts
- Store scanned vehicle data
- Upload scanned data to online account
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Carquest® Independent Customers can scan directly from a vehicle’s barcode (windshield or door mounted), search for parts, and order directly from the app using their secure Carquest Professional account. The decoded VIN information will appear on their account’s "Previous Vehicles" list and allows shops to: - Capture a vehicle’s detailed information, including year, make, model, and engine - Launch CarquestPro to find parts for scanned vehicles right from the app - Store recent vehicles scanned within the app itself - Upload the scanned data into your Carquest Professional online account To look up parts or upload scanned vehicles to your Carquest Professional account, you must be an active professional customer. Visit my.advancepro.com for information on starting a professional customer account or obtaining your online credentials. For support questions on the mobile Carquest Professional app, contact Customer Service at 1-877-280-5965 during normal business hours. Don’t have a professional account? Download our DIY app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/advance-auto-parts/id1486902421?ls=1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eKeystone at 4.1 against Carquest Professional's 2.5. eKeystone also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eKeystone holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eKeystone has 51 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of eKeystone's written reviews are positive against 17% of Carquest Professional's.
eKeystone ships an update every 2 months, Carquest Professional every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eKeystone | Carquest Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (51 ratings) — better | 2.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LKQ | Advance Auto Parts |
Customer experience
eKeystone
Carquest Professional
In-app purchases
eKeystone
No in-app purchases
Carquest Professional
No in-app purchases
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