Comparison

Borbalo vs CARNIX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Borbalo

Manage vehicle fines and parking permits effortlessly. Receive timely reminders for payment deadlines and discount expirations. Pay for zonal parking and long-term city passes with ease.

Highlights
  • Receive and manage vehicle fines
  • Notifications for payment deadlines
  • Discount period reminders
  • Pay for zonal parking
  • Purchase long-term parking passes
  • Automatic payment options
  • Payment history archive
Features
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Borbalo is the App for Drivers. It will remind you and make it easier for you to pay fines on time, and it will also make it easier for you to buy parking permits. After adding a car to the application, you will receive all types of newly printed fines, i.e., patrol, video, and parking fines. Borbalo will also send notifications when important dates for these fines are approaching, for example, when the discount period is about to expire, or the rate is to increase. With a glance, you will know for what reason, by what amount, and when you were fined. The numbers in the circle on the side indicate how much time is left until the end of a particular period. To learn more, click on the penalty and see the offense's place, exact time, and article. Borbalo also offers other services. For example, you can quickly pay for Zonal Parking with us - in three steps: just choose a car, enter the number of the place and turn it on. You'll pay for parking until you're done parking from the App, and don't worry about being reminded from time to time that you're turned on again. Alternatively, you can purchase a long-term parking pass for your city: Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, or Gori. All payments made with us will be stored on the Archive page for one year, and on the Garage page, you will see a summary and find out how many Laris fines you have paid in the current month. Borbalo's Automatic Payments system allows you to always pay fines at the best price on the last day of the discount. You can also purchase parking permits automatically. Borbalo - the App for Drivers.

About

CARNIX

Features
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CARNIX turns an inexpensive OBD-II adapter into a complete diagnostics and performance toolkit for your car. Plug in a Bluetooth or WiFi ELM327-style adapter, connect, and see what your vehicle's computer sees. DIAGNOSTICS • Read and clear trouble codes (DTCs) with clear descriptions • Live sensor dashboard — RPM, coolant, intake, speed, fuel, load and more • Automatic VIN read and vehicle identification • Freeze-frame and supported-PID detection AI INSIGHTS • Plain-language explanations of what a fault code means and how serious it is • Whole-vehicle health assessment from a live read • Understand your car without a mechanic's manual PERFORMANCE • 0–60 and custom acceleration runs using GPS and the barometer • Dyno-style power and torque estimates from a pull • Data logger to record and review sessions BUILT FOR REAL USE • Works with common Bluetooth and WiFi OBD-II adapters • Five languages: Georgian, Russian, Azerbaijani, Armenian, English CARNIX Premium unlocks the full diagnostics, AI, and performance suite. A subscription is licensed to one vehicle (by VIN) and can be moved between cars. CARNIX is not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer. An OBD-II adapter (sold separately) and a compatible vehicle are required for live data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://carnixapp.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://carnixapp.com/en/privacy

Screenshots

Borbalo4 screens
CARNIX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Borbalo at none against CARNIX's 10. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CARNIX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Borbalo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Borbalo ships an update every 4 weeks, CARNIX every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Borbalo versus CARNIX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorbaloCARNIX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (327 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings327 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKJ Education LtdShota Topchishvili

Bugs and requests

Borbalo

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Ads in notifications
  • Support ignored messages
  • Notifications not received
  • App malfunctions
  • Music turns off
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  • Fines not displayed correctly
  • Charged more than advertised
  • Only shows some fines
  • App not working
  • Cannot use app after payment
  • Cannot find vehicles
  • Cannot cancel subscription
  • Zonal parking feature not working
  • New tech passports not supported

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add motorcycle number format
  • Add ability to view fine video/photo
  • Add Apple Pay payment option
  • Add feedback channel (email/chat)
  • Support for new tech passports
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  • Switch on zonal parking
  • Add support for Bike/Scooter numbers

CARNIX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Borbalo

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

CARNIX

Subscriptions10
  • CARNIX + Adapter3 Months trial$3.991 Month
  • CARNIX 2 Cars + Adapter3 Months trial$6.991 Month
  • CARNIX 3 Cars + Adapter3 Months trial$8.991 Month
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  • CARNIX 3 Cars — Monthly$8.991 Month
  • CARNIX 4 Cars — Monthly$11.991 Month
  • CARNIX 4 Cars + Adapter3 Months trial$11.991 Month
  • CARNIX 5 Cars + Adapter3 Months trial$13.991 Month
  • CARNIX 5 Cars — Monthly$13.991 Month
  • CARNIX 4 Cars — Yearly$68.991 Year
  • CARNIX 5 Cars — Yearly$83.991 Year

Questions

Is Borbalo free?
Borbalo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CARNIX free?
CARNIX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Borbalo or CARNIX have ads?
Neither Borbalo nor CARNIX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Borbalo or CARNIX?
Borbalo ships an update every 4 weeks, and CARNIX every 5 weeks. Most recently, Borbalo was updated on November 12, 2026 and CARNIX on November 13, 2026.

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