Comparison

HONDAtabase vs Car Maintenance Reminders

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

Head to head
About

HONDAtabase

Access detailed specifications for various Honda engine series, including A-, B-, C-, D-, F-, G-, H-, J-, K-, L-, N-, and R-Series. It also provides OBD0/OBD1/OBD2 ECU fault codes, transmission specs, ECU pinouts, and a bearing thickness chart.

Highlights
  • Honda engine series specifications
  • OBD ECU fault codes
  • Transmission specifications
  • ECU list and pinouts
  • Bearing thickness chart
Features
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Honda™ Automotive Database - A-, B-, C-, D-, F-, G-, H-, J-, K-, L-, N-, R-Series Engine Specifications - OBD0/OBD1/OBD2 ECU Fault Codes - Transmission Specifications - ECU List - Bearing thickness chart - ECU pinouts The trademark "Honda" and any other product names, service names or logos of Honda used, quoted and/or referenced in this app are trademarks or registered trademarks of Honda or any of its affiliates. Other product names and/or company names used in the app may be protected as their trademarks and/or trade names.

About

Car Maintenance Reminders

Track your vehicle's maintenance history and receive timely reminders for essential services like oil changes and tire rotations. Upload photos of receipts and parts, and export your records for easy sharing or backup. Keep your car running smoothly and safely.

Highlights
  • Service reminders for oil changes, fluids, filters, tires, battery, engine, and brakes
  • Customizable maintenance intervals
  • Home Screen widget for at-a-glance vehicle health
  • Notifications for upcoming maintenance
  • Attach photos of receipts and parts
  • Export maintenance records in PDF or CSV
Features
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Can you relate with the following? - You don’t know when your next oil change is due? - You want to be prepared when taking your vehicle for servicing? - You do your own maintenance and want to keep detailed records - You love your car very much and want to extend it's lifespan and safety If you nodded yes, this app is for you! Keep comprehensive maintenance records, set reminders, and stay on top of your vehicle's health—right from your iOS devices. - Service Reminders - Never miss a maintenance milestone. Preloaded reminders cover all the essentials, grouped by category for easy organization. Here's a glimpse: - Fluids: oil change, transmission fluid, brake fluid - Filters: cabin and air filter replacement - Tires: tire rotations, wheel alignment - Battery: annual checkup of your battery, battery replacement - Engine: spark plugs, timing belt - Brakes: Service brakes, replace brake pads Fully customize reminders based on your vehicle’s recommended intervals, or add your own to reflect specific needs. - Widget: At-a-Glance Overview - Stay informed with a Home Screen widget that highlights your car's health at a glance. Each category is color-coded, letting you see which maintenance tasks are coming up soon. - Notifications: You’ll never miss an oil change again! - Get timely reminders to update your vehicle’s mileage (weekly or monthly) and perform essential maintenance, with alerts 1 month, 1 week, or right when it’s due. - 100% Privacy for Your Data - Your data stays on your device and is securely stored in your iCloud—no third-party access, ever. Sync across all your devices seamlessly. - Add Attachments - Document every detail by attaching photos to your maintenance records. Upload receipts from dealerships and/or include photos of parts or components replaced. Attachments are securely stored in your iCloud Drive, accessible on all your devices. - Export with ease - Export your maintenance records in PDF or CSV format. Perfect for sharing or personal backups. Keep your car running smoothly, extend its lifespan, and stay safe on the road. Start tracking your vehicle’s maintenance today!

Screenshots

HONDAtabase3 screens
Car Maintenance Reminders4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HONDAtabase at none against Car Maintenance Reminders's 1. HONDAtabase also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Car Maintenance Reminders's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (182 vs 32). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Car Maintenance Reminders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HONDAtabase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HONDAtabase against 4.5 for Car Maintenance Reminders. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Maintenance Reminders has 182 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of HONDAtabase's written reviews are positive against 67% of Car Maintenance Reminders's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HONDAtabase ships an update every 3 weeks, Car Maintenance Reminders every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HONDAtabase versus Car Maintenance Reminders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHONDAtabaseCar Maintenance Reminders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings) — better4.5 (182 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings32182 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter LinszterSebastien Gamache

Customer experience

HONDAtabase

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

Car Maintenance Reminders

All ratings144 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

HONDAtabase

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Car Maintenance Reminders

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Downloaded blank documents after upgrade
  • Lost 4 saved vehicles after iCloud update
  • Cars randomly disappearing from the app
  • All maintenance records and car information disappeared
  • No vehicles showing when opening the app
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  • All data wiped clean after an update
  • Will not let into previous vehicles
  • All data gone after update
  • Cannot delete cost amount without cursor
  • Calendar day number incorrect for past records
  • Reminder button not working
  • Overdue information not clearing

Requested features

20 requests
  • Support for Shortcuts app for automation
  • Duplicate car functionality
  • Schedule or template options
  • Better synchronization or backup options
  • Visibility of checkpoints
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  • Enhance history section with icons
  • Master list for editing interval presets
  • Direct access to add maintenance from overdue screen
  • Option to add files (PDFs) instead of just photos
  • Zoom functionality for photos
  • iCloud sync for data backup
  • Add 'service center' to track who worked on the car
  • Add an 'other' category for maintenance items
  • Correct unit display (miles vs. kilometers)
  • PDF or CSV export for data backup/sharing
  • User-defined service title and long text field for notes
  • Add plate sticker reminders
  • Add transmission category to service reminders
  • Push notifications for service reminders
  • Add reminder to update mileage

In-app purchases

None

HONDAtabase

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Car Maintenance Reminders

One-time1
  • PDF and CSV$9.99

Questions

Is HONDAtabase free?
HONDAtabase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car Maintenance Reminders free?
Car Maintenance Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HONDAtabase or Car Maintenance Reminders?
HONDAtabase is rated higher. HONDAtabase averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Car Maintenance Reminders averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.
Do HONDAtabase or Car Maintenance Reminders have ads?
HONDAtabase shows ads; Car Maintenance Reminders does not.
Which is updated more often, HONDAtabase or Car Maintenance Reminders?
HONDAtabase ships an update every 3 weeks, and Car Maintenance Reminders every 2 months. Most recently, HONDAtabase was updated on October 29, 2026 and Car Maintenance Reminders on October 30, 2026.

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