SPC AlignPro™ vs Detect Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SPC AlignPro™
Access manufacturer alignment specifications for vehicles dating back to 1985. Quickly diagnose and fix alignment and suspension issues with VIN scanning, license plate lookup, and detailed illustrations of adjustment methods and service parts.
- Manufacturer alignment specifications since 1985
- Service parts information
- VIN scanning
- License plate ID lookup
- Alignment adjustment illustrations
- Suspension height specifications
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SPC AlignPro™, by Specialty Products Company, provides manufacturer’s alignment specifications for makes and models since 1985 as well as information on service parts that are available to correct any problems. With a paid subscription to licensed OEM vehicle and parts databases, you will be able to scan a vehicle’s VIN, enter the license plate ID, or pull down the year, make & model to get the information you need to diagnose and correct an alignment problem and many suspension issues. Once your vehicle and preferred specifications have been identified you can quickly see illustrations of alignment adjustment methods and service parts to install. SPC AlignPro™ subscription specifications feature: Front Caster, Camber and Toe Rear Camber and Toe SAI and Turning Angle Suspension Height Specifications and Adjustment Illustrations Ball Joint Specifications Illustrated Methods of Alignment Adjustments Take this mobile app and use it where you need it: your shop, the garage or at the track.
Detect Auto
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Complete vehicle inspections in record time with a fast and intuitive app designed for the shop floor. Record findings by voice, snap photos for AI analysis, and seamlessly integrate maintenance recommendations into your inspections. When ready, tap a button to push the inspection results to your shop management software.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Detect Auto at every 8 days against SPC AlignPro™'s monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SPC AlignPro™ ships an update monthly, Detect Auto every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SPC AlignPro™ | Detect Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Niwot Corporation | Detect Auto Inc |
In-app purchases
SPC AlignPro™
No in-app purchases
Detect Auto
No in-app purchases









