Carquest Professional vs MesserAgent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
MesserAgent
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The MesserAgent App is a comprehensive solution designed specifically for Messer Agents. It revolutionizes the way sales orders are created, processed, fulfilled and managed. With a user-friendly interface and advanced features, the app optimizes sales efficiency and enhances client satisfaction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MesserAgent at none against Carquest Professional's shown. MesserAgent also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Carquest Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Carquest Professional ships an update every 7 months, MesserAgent every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carquest Professional | MesserAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 234 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advance Auto Parts | Messer North America Inc. |
In-app purchases
Carquest Professional
No in-app purchases
MesserAgent
No in-app purchases
