Engine Service Log vs GearsGarage
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Engine Service Log
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Do you have a lot of equipment that needs maintenance? Easily keep track of all of your equipments service needs. Log oil changes and keep notes of the details of your service. Use across all of your devices with iCloud. Never forget a service again.
GearsGarage
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Cut back on outrageous automotive maintenance charges by doing routine maintenance tasks yourself. By keeping track of your vehicles and allowing the creation of customized maintenance schedules, GearsGarage helps you keep your car's gears turning easily and conveniently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GearsGarage at Free against Engine Service Log's $1.99. GearsGarage also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Engine Service Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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GearsGarage is free to download; Engine Service Log costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Engine Service Log ships an update every 4 months, GearsGarage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Engine Service Log | GearsGarage |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | James C Hendryx | Marcelino Cruz |
In-app purchases
Engine Service Log
No in-app purchases
GearsGarage
No in-app purchases
Questions
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