# WheelSpotter vs Part Puma

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WheelSpotter at 63% against Part Puma's 0%. WheelSpotter also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.0 vs 3.6). Part Puma's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WheelSpotter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Part Puma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WheelSpotter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of WheelSpotter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Part Puma's.

WheelSpotter ships an update every 2 months, Part Puma every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WheelSpotter | Part Puma |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelspotter/id1435192953/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-puma/id6761085093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **62.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 917 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Salvage Auto Data LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435192952) | [Samuel DenHartog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887722176) |

## What reviewers say

### WheelSpotter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheelspotter/id1435192953)

Identify car or truck wheels by make, model, year, style, or part number. Visually sort wheels from photos or find by partial manufacturer numbers. Access pricing for new, used, and remanufactured wheels, and locate them for sale online.

**Highlights:** Identify wheels by make, model, year, style, diameter, width, material, finish, bolt count, Visual sorting using photos, Search by partial manufacturer part number, Find Hollander Interchange numbers, View new, used, and remanufactured wheel prices, Locate wheels for sale online, Access data for over 14,000 Hollander Interchange wheels

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Part Number | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Part Number and Price | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Part Number Annual | $199.99 | per year |
| Unlock Part # and Price Annual | $249.99 | per year |


### Part Puma

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-puma/id6761085093)

This app helps users determine the resale value of used auto parts by searching vehicle information. It provides realistic market prices based on live eBay sales data, saving users time at the junkyard. Access to all features requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Search vehicles by year, make, and model, View full part-out value, Get realistic market prices for individual parts, Live eBay market data integration, Subscription-based access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Part Puma Pro | $152.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WheelSpotter free?

WheelSpotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Part Puma free?

Part Puma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WheelSpotter or Part Puma?

WheelSpotter is rated higher. WheelSpotter averages 4.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Part Puma averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do WheelSpotter or Part Puma have ads?

Neither WheelSpotter nor Part Puma shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WheelSpotter or Part Puma?

WheelSpotter ships an update every 2 months, and Part Puma every 11 days. Most recently, WheelSpotter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Part Puma on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*