Comparison

REPXPERT vs AP CAT

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

Head to head
About

REPXPERT

Access comprehensive technical information for automotive repair, including part identification, product details, and installation guides. Features include a media library with videos, technical notes, and direct contact with support.

Highlights
  • Part identification and product details
  • Repair solutions and installation instructions
  • Technical support and video clips
  • Access to TecDoc product details
  • Barcode scanner for item content
  • Complete product range access
Features
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The Schaeffler REPXPERT Mobile App takes the REPXPERT service offer to a new level by making technical information for garages available anywhere and at anytime. This in-pocket solution is an effective tool for identifying the right part and offering product details for repair solutions and invaluable installation instructions, as well as technical support, video clips and access to TecDoc product details from across the Independent Automotive Aftermarket – all from the palm of your hands. Save time and money by using the app now! Additional features: • Access to the complete Schaeffler product range • Fast parts search via article number, OE number or EAN code • Repair solutions from LuK, INA and F*G brands • Access to the TecDoc parts catalog with all manufacturers (for registered users only) • Access to the media library, technical repair videos, service information and technical notes (for registered users only) • Direct contact with the REPXPERT Technical Hotline (where available) • Barcode scanner with quick access to all item-specific content via smartphone camera • Access to the latest DMF operational tolerances and specifications The app with country-specific catalog is available for free to download in numerous language versions for smartphone or tablet.

About

AP CAT

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Auto Partner SA is a dynamically developing importer and distributor of spare parts for cars, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles as well as workshop equipment. Its customers may order goods not only via online catalogues, but also through the APCAT mobile application. The APCAT app offers an intuitive and quick overview of car and motorcycle parts from among nearly 300,000 articles available for sale at Auto Partner. It allows searching by different criteria: - AP’s commodity code, - manufacturer’s code, - OE part number, - EAN barcode, - name or synonym. Search results may be filtered by product group, manufacturer, place of installation and according to other criteria specified for each product. The application enables quick selection of parts according to the TecDoc product map and intuitive Fast Click icons redirecting to selected product groups. The app displays the closing time for the next route. The user-friendly cart allows to place the orders easily and special notifications remind about orders that are yet to be completed.

Screenshots

REPXPERT4 screens
AP CAT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: REPXPERT at every 2 months against AP CAT's every 5 months. AP CAT's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REPXPERT ships an update every 2 months, AP CAT every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
REPXPERT versus AP CAT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREPXPERTAP CAT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSchaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KGDVSE GmbH

In-app purchases

None

REPXPERT

No in-app purchases

None

AP CAT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REPXPERT free?
REPXPERT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AP CAT free?
AP CAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do REPXPERT or AP CAT have ads?
Neither REPXPERT nor AP CAT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REPXPERT or AP CAT?
REPXPERT ships an update every 2 months, and AP CAT every 5 months. Most recently, REPXPERT was updated on September 21, 2026 and AP CAT on September 8, 2026.

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