Auto Lube Specs vs Auto Monkey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Lube Specs
Access a comprehensive database of lubrication specifications for vehicles from the last 28 years. Find oil capacity, weight, torque specs, and maintenance light reset procedures. The app is regularly updated with new vehicles and data for user convenience.
- Lubrication specifications for 28 years
- Oil capacity and weight data
- Drain plug torque specifications
- Transmission and transfer case fluid info
- Maintenance light reset instructions
- Regularly updated vehicle data
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Auto Lube Specs contains lubrication specifications for the last 28 years, and will continue to add years and vehicles for user convenience. This app contains oil capacity, oil weight, drain plug torques, transmission fluids, transfer case fluids, and maintenance light reset instructions.
Auto Monkey
Get your car repaired conveniently at your home or office with vetted mobile mechanics. Services include oil changes, brakes, A/C, and more, with upfront pricing and a warranty.
- Mobile mechanic dispatch
- Upfront pricing
- 24-month/24,000-mile warranty
- Secure in-app checkout
- Wide range of repair services
- No cash transactions
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When your car matters, Auto Monkey matters. Wherever you are. Auto Monkey makes car repair easier by connecting you with trusted, vetted mobile mechanics who come directly to your home, office, or wherever your vehicle is parked. No waiting rooms. No unnecessary trips to the repair shop. Just convenient, professional auto repair that works around your schedule. Mobile Auto Repair Made Simple. Whether you need routine vehicle maintenance or an unexpected repair, Auto Monkey helps you get back on the road without disrupting your day. Our approved mobile mechanics provide a wide range of services, including: - Oil changes and routine maintenance - Brake repair and replacement - Alternators and starter motors - Suspension and steering repairs - A/C and heating system repairs - Radiators and cooling systems - Belts, tune-ups, and more Convenience You Can Count On With Auto Monkey, you can: - Request mobile auto repair directly from your phone - Connect with vetted, approved mobile mechanics - Receive upfront pricing before repairs begin - Enjoy a 24-month/24,000-mile warranty on qualifying repairs - Pay securely through the app — no cash transactions required - Get your vehicle serviced at home, at work, or wherever you need us A Better Way to Take Care of Your Car We believe getting your vehicle repaired shouldn't be complicated. That's why we've built Auto Monkey around a simple promise: dependable service, transparent pricing, and trusted mechanics who show up when you need them. Whether it's a routine oil change or an unexpected breakdown, we're here to make taking care of your vehicle easier. Trusted Once. Trusted Again. Trusted Everywhere. Download Auto Monkey today and experience car repair on your terms. Learn more at www.theautomonkey.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Auto Lube Specs at 4.1 against Auto Monkey's 3.4. Auto Lube Specs also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Auto Monkey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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.
Auto Lube Specs holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Auto Lube Specs's written reviews are positive against 57% of Auto Monkey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Auto Lube Specs ships an update every 11 months, Auto Monkey every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Auto Lube Specs | Auto Monkey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (88 ratings) — better | 3.4 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 88 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rafter Circle Dot Development LLC | Auto Monkey, LLC |
Customer experience
Auto Lube Specs
Auto Monkey
Bugs and requests
Auto Lube Specs
Reported bugs
20 issues- App refuses to load until opened and closed multiple times
- App opens but won't load unless closed and reopened
- Defaults to liters, needs manual switch to quarts
- App is not updated enough on Apple devices
- Different oil fills for the same vehicle on Android vs. Apple
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- App takes a long time to open, requires multiple close/reopens
- App sometimes won't open at all
- App doesn't work and no updates
- iPhone version doesn't update past 2022
- Android has 2023, iPhone has 2022
- iPhone doesn't have 2023 and 2024
- App hasn't been updated in over a year
- App only goes up to 2022 on iPhone
- App only goes up to 2019 on iPhone and iPad
- App only shows up to 2019
- Cannot update the app, only goes up to 2019
- Apple SE phone does not have 2022 specs, friend's Droid does
- Incorrect specs
- Incomplete coverage
- Half of the vehicles selected give no information
Requested features
17 requests- Update for newer vehicle models (2023, 2024, 2025+)
- Add older car models (prior to 2000)
- Add oil filter information
- VIN scanner option
- Update for newer vehicles on Apple devices
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- Include 2023 and 2024 model years on iPhone
- Update app to cover 2020 - current 2023 vehicles
- Update for iPhone and iPad to show newer vehicles
- Update app to show vehicles beyond 2019
- Update app to show vehicles beyond 2022
- Add 2023 and 2024 year vehicles
- Add 2025+ models and some 2000s under models
- Update for newer vehicles
- Update app with cars until 2023 and faster opening
- Make older year cars an option
- Update for 2022 vehicles
- Update for newer years
Auto Monkey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Auto Lube Specs
No in-app purchases
Auto Monkey
No in-app purchases
Questions
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