# Directive vs Auto Care Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Auto Care Tracker at 4.7 against Directive's 3.9. Auto Care Tracker also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). Directive's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Directive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Auto Care Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Auto Care Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 105 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Directive's written reviews are positive against 83% of Auto Care Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Directive | Auto Care Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directive-maintenance-app/id1503550067/reviews) | **[4.7 (105 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-care-tracker/id1556956081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **105** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleFin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402352690) | [Vladimir Doubina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175854388) |

## What reviewers say

### Directive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directive-maintenance-app/id1503550067)

This app helps you remember and manage routine maintenance tasks for important items. It provides templates, reminders, and tools to make maintenance easy to complete and track, saving you money and providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Maintenance task templates, Customizable reminders and notifications, Store task details and notes, Quick action buttons for parts/service, Maintenance history tracking, Cross-device syncing (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Directive Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 💡 Great for maintenance tasks
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices
- 💡 Minimalist design
- 💡 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues reported
- 🐛 App not updated frequently
- 🐛 Widget customization lacking
- 🐛 Notes/details fields too small
- 🐛 No watch app

**Reported bugs**

- Old, deleted items still show in notifications
- App continues to show completed items as due
- Sync feature not working for some
- Sync feature selective between devices
- Directive added twice bug

**Requested features**

- Archive tasks option
- Preset 45-day option
- More customizable widgets
- Option to archive tasks
- Print or save PDF option


### Auto Care Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-care-tracker/id1556956081)

Easily log all your car maintenance and service records. Attach photos of receipts and equipment, set service reminders, and track important dates like insurance renewals. This app helps you manage your vehicle's upkeep efficiently.

**Highlights:** Log service and maintenance records, Attach photos of receipts and odometer, Set service reminders, Track important vehicle dates, Export records in CSV format, Rate auto repair shops

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free ACT Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Directive free?

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

### Is Auto Care Tracker free?

Auto Care Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Directive or Auto Care Tracker?

Auto Care Tracker is rated higher. Directive averages 3.9 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Auto Care Tracker averages 4.7 from 105 ratings.

### Do Directive or Auto Care Tracker have ads?

Auto Care Tracker shows ads; Directive does not.

### Which is updated more often, Directive or Auto Care Tracker?

Directive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Auto Care Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, Directive was updated on October 14, 2026 and Auto Care Tracker on September 30, 2026.

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