Comparison

SPC AlignPro™ vs Detect Auto

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Manufacturer alignment specifications since 1985
  • Service parts information
  • VIN scanning
  • License plate ID lookup
  • Alignment adjustment illustrations
  • Suspension height specifications
Features
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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.

About

Detect Auto

Features
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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.

Screenshots

SPC AlignPro™3 screens
Detect Auto4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SPC AlignPro™ versus Detect Auto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPC AlignPro™Detect Auto
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiwot CorporationDetect Auto Inc

In-app purchases

None

SPC AlignPro™

No in-app purchases

None

Detect Auto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPC AlignPro™ free?
SPC AlignPro™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detect Auto free?
Detect Auto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SPC AlignPro™ or Detect Auto have ads?
Neither SPC AlignPro™ nor Detect Auto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPC AlignPro™ or Detect Auto?
SPC AlignPro™ ships an update monthly, and Detect Auto every 8 days. Most recently, SPC AlignPro™ was updated on June 1, 2026 and Detect Auto on September 11, 2026.

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