ACV MAX vs GJ Auto Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACV MAX
Manage vehicle appraisals and inventory with a fast scanner for quick access to vehicle data. View guidebooks, history reports, market data, and take photos. Price, photograph, and merchandise used cars on the go.
- Vehicle appraisal management
- Inventory management
- Lightning fast scanner
- View guidebooks (KBB, J.D. Power, etc.)
- Access vehicle history reports (CarFax, Autocheck)
- Market listing data
- Photo taking capability
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ACV MAX is the complete next generation appraisal and inventory management application. A lightning fast scanner provides access to vehicle information quickly, whether you’re appraising a vehicle or viewing a piece of inventory. When appraising you can view your guidebooks (KBB, J.D. Power, BlackBook, Galves), vehicle history reports (CarFax and Autocheck), market listing data, and take photos. For your used car inventory you can price, photograph and merchandise on the go! ACV Viper is our next-gen inspection system that lives within a dealer's service drive. Viper will take photos of the full vehicle, detect damage, read tire tread depths & more. Viper inspections are available through the ACV MAX app.
GJ Auto Connect
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Gerald Jones Auto is your ultimate companion for seamless vehicle tracking and management. Our mobile application empowers users to monitor their vehicle's real-time movement, review historical tracking data, and stay informed about crucial vehicle activities. With a user-friendly interface, Gerald Jones Auto ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to effortlessly keep tabs on your vehicle's whereabouts and performance.
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Verdict
ACV MAX and GJ Auto Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
ACV MAX ships an update monthly, GJ Auto Connect every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACV MAX | GJ Auto Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ACV Auctions Inc | Spectrum Automotive Holdings |
In-app purchases
ACV MAX
No in-app purchases
GJ Auto Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ACV MAX free?
Is GJ Auto Connect free?
Do ACV MAX or GJ Auto Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, ACV MAX or GJ Auto Connect?
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