Comparison

Car Maintenance Reminders vs UpKeep Auto

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

Head to head
About

Car Maintenance Reminders

Track your vehicle's maintenance history and receive timely reminders for essential services like oil changes and tire rotations. Upload photos of receipts and parts, and export your records for easy sharing or backup. Keep your car running smoothly and safely.

Highlights
  • Service reminders for oil changes, fluids, filters, tires, battery, engine, and brakes
  • Customizable maintenance intervals
  • Home Screen widget for at-a-glance vehicle health
  • Notifications for upcoming maintenance
  • Attach photos of receipts and parts
  • Export maintenance records in PDF or CSV
Features
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Can you relate with the following? - You don’t know when your next oil change is due? - You want to be prepared when taking your vehicle for servicing? - You do your own maintenance and want to keep detailed records - You love your car very much and want to extend it's lifespan and safety If you nodded yes, this app is for you! Keep comprehensive maintenance records, set reminders, and stay on top of your vehicle's health—right from your iOS devices. - Service Reminders - Never miss a maintenance milestone. Preloaded reminders cover all the essentials, grouped by category for easy organization. Here's a glimpse: - Fluids: oil change, transmission fluid, brake fluid - Filters: cabin and air filter replacement - Tires: tire rotations, wheel alignment - Battery: annual checkup of your battery, battery replacement - Engine: spark plugs, timing belt - Brakes: Service brakes, replace brake pads Fully customize reminders based on your vehicle’s recommended intervals, or add your own to reflect specific needs. - Widget: At-a-Glance Overview - Stay informed with a Home Screen widget that highlights your car's health at a glance. Each category is color-coded, letting you see which maintenance tasks are coming up soon. - Notifications: You’ll never miss an oil change again! - Get timely reminders to update your vehicle’s mileage (weekly or monthly) and perform essential maintenance, with alerts 1 month, 1 week, or right when it’s due. - 100% Privacy for Your Data - Your data stays on your device and is securely stored in your iCloud—no third-party access, ever. Sync across all your devices seamlessly. - Add Attachments - Document every detail by attaching photos to your maintenance records. Upload receipts from dealerships and/or include photos of parts or components replaced. Attachments are securely stored in your iCloud Drive, accessible on all your devices. - Export with ease - Export your maintenance records in PDF or CSV format. Perfect for sharing or personal backups. Keep your car running smoothly, extend its lifespan, and stay safe on the road. Start tracking your vehicle’s maintenance today!

About

UpKeep Auto

Features
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Simplify Vehicle Maintenance. Stay Ahead of Every Service. UpKeep Auto makes it effortless to track vehicle maintenance. Whether you're managing one car or an entire fleet, you can scan receipts, decode VINs, and keep everyone on the same page. Key Features: VIN Scan & Decode: Instantly scan VINs from documents or barcodes to autofill make, model, year, and trimVINScannerViewController. AI Receipt Scan: Use your camera to scan service receipts—AI extracts service type, mileage, notes, and next due datesAddServiceViewController. Manual & Smart Entry: Add oil changes, inspections, tire rotations, and more manually or via AI scanServiceEntryChoiceViewC…AddServiceViewController. Dashboard Tracking: Stay informed with a dashboard that shows completed and pending servicesViewHome. Fleet & Family Support: Share vehicles within your household or fleet, assign primary drivers, and manage accessViewFleetManagerControl…. Secure Login & Profile: Register, update profile, or delete your account with easeViewRegisterViewEditProfile. Cloud Sync + Offline First: Works offline with Core Data, and syncs with the server when onlineAddServiceViewControllerVehiclesListViewControl…. Designed for Families, Fleets, and Vehicle Owners Alike. Whether you drive one car or manage a dozen, UpKeep Auto keeps you on track with upcoming service and peace of mind.

Screenshots

Car Maintenance Reminders4 screens
UpKeep Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpKeep Auto at none against Car Maintenance Reminders's 1. UpKeep Auto also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Car Maintenance Reminders sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. UpKeep Auto asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Car Maintenance Reminders versus UpKeep Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Maintenance RemindersUpKeep Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (182 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings182 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien GamacheParityRFP LLC

Bugs and requests

Car Maintenance Reminders

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Downloaded blank documents after upgrade
  • Lost 4 saved vehicles after iCloud update
  • Cars randomly disappearing from the app
  • All maintenance records and car information disappeared
  • No vehicles showing when opening the app
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  • All data wiped clean after an update
  • Will not let into previous vehicles
  • All data gone after update
  • Cannot delete cost amount without cursor
  • Calendar day number incorrect for past records
  • Reminder button not working
  • Overdue information not clearing

Requested features

20 requests
  • Support for Shortcuts app for automation
  • Duplicate car functionality
  • Schedule or template options
  • Better synchronization or backup options
  • Visibility of checkpoints
Show 15 more
  • Enhance history section with icons
  • Master list for editing interval presets
  • Direct access to add maintenance from overdue screen
  • Option to add files (PDFs) instead of just photos
  • Zoom functionality for photos
  • iCloud sync for data backup
  • Add 'service center' to track who worked on the car
  • Add an 'other' category for maintenance items
  • Correct unit display (miles vs. kilometers)
  • PDF or CSV export for data backup/sharing
  • User-defined service title and long text field for notes
  • Add plate sticker reminders
  • Add transmission category to service reminders
  • Push notifications for service reminders
  • Add reminder to update mileage

UpKeep Auto

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Car Maintenance Reminders

One-time1
  • PDF and CSV$9.99
None

UpKeep Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Car Maintenance Reminders free?
Car Maintenance Reminders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpKeep Auto free?
UpKeep Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Car Maintenance Reminders or UpKeep Auto have ads?
Neither Car Maintenance Reminders nor UpKeep Auto shows ads.

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