Comparison

TireLab vs NanoTire

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

Head to head
About

TireLab

This app helps you compare and visualize different tire and wheel configurations for your vehicle. It calculates key dimensions, checks for fitment issues, and provides technical references. Supports both Imperial and Metric units.

Highlights
  • Compare tire and wheel dimensions
  • Visualize configurations with cutaway views
  • Fitment calculator for vehicle compatibility
  • Technical reference and glossary
  • Imperial and Metric unit support
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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HOW TO USE TIRELAB: 1) Set wheel sizes 2) Compare and visualize differences Changing tires or rims on your vehicle? This is the app for you! TireLab is an advanced, yet VERY easy to use, tire and wheel calculator that allows the manipulation of the multiple dimensions of several tire and wheel combinations. It allows professionals, enthusiasts, and weekend mechanics the ability to examine, compare, and visualize multiple tire and wheel configurations in real time. Features: 1) Calculates, compares, and displays all key tire and wheel data points TIRE - Compatible rim sizes - Diameter - Difference - Distance per revolution (circumference) - Odometer error (difference in odometer) - Radius - Revolutions per mile - Revolutions per kilometer - Section (sidewall) height - Section width (tire width) - Size - Speedometer error (difference in speed) WHEEL - Backspace - Difference - Offset - Lip inset - Size 2) Tire/wheel configuration fitment calculator Provides the user the ability to identify vehicle fitment related issues that may potentially result from different tire and wheel configurations. - Axel/ride height - Brake component clearance - Fender (outside) clearance - Suspension (inside) clearance - Wheelwell clearance 3) Intuitive and easy to navigate interface TireLab provides for the ability to manipulate the key dimensions of both tires and wheels. If you desire to only utilize the tire modeling functionality you need only to adjust the tire measurements. All of the controls will automatically adjust to safe and compatible configuration thresholds. 4) Detailed scaled visual representations View, and compare, detailed representations of tire and wheel configurations. A unique "cutaway view" of the wheel provides the user with the ability to visualize and compare key tire and wheel measurements for multiple configurations. In addition, a unique "tire view" permits the user the ability to visualize and compare scale representations of different tire configurations. 5) Tire compatibility display Provides the user a list of compatible tire sizes and accurately indicates the differences in both tire width and tire diameter. 6) Tire and wheel technical reference Provides the user the ability to view codes, definitions, and technical specifications. -Tire construction -Load Index chart -Load Ranges -Speed Ratings -Tire types -Temperature Grades -Traction Grades -Treadwear Grades 7) Tire and wheel technical glossary Includes an extensive dictionary of tire and wheel technical terminology. 8) Imperial and Metric Full Imperial (standard) and Metric support. All information is displayed in both Imperial and Metric units.

About

NanoTire

Easily calculate tire conversions with this straightforward utility. Access essential tire information directly from your device's home screen with a convenient widget.

Highlights
  • Tire size conversion
  • Easy to use interface
  • Today Widget for quick info
  • Supports all system versions
Features
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NanoTire brings tire-size comparison, premium 3D visualization and a full-screen GPS driving gauge together in one carefully designed app for iPhone and iPad. TIRE SIZE COMPARISON • Compare original and target width, aspect ratio and rim diameter. • View nominal sidewall, radius, diameter, circumference, revolutions, ride-height change and speedometer/distance difference. • Adjust reference speed and switch between metric and imperial units. • Explore mathematically matched candidate sizes with a configurable safety tolerance. 3D APPEARANCE STUDIO • Rotate a detailed 3D tire freely. • Choose wheel designs, finishes, tread patterns, caliper colors, brake-rotor sizes and types, and studio scenes. • Keep appearance choices consistent across the main preview and vehicle photo preview. VEHICLE PHOTO PREVIEW • Place the selected wheel style on a side-view vehicle photo. • Manually align size, perspective, wheel-face angle, occlusion and rotation. • Export and share the composed preview image. • This is a visual preview, not a fitment guarantee. GPS DRIVING GAUGE • Six visual themes with portrait and landscape layouts. • HUD mirror mode, speed alert, trip distance, maximum/average speed and duration. • Map-enhanced landscape layout using Apple MapKit. • NanoTire uses foreground location only while the gauge is active and does not record your route. SAVE, SHARE & WIDGETS • Save common tire comparisons and restore them later. • Share a clear text or image comparison report. • The optional WidgetKit widget shows recent 7-day steps and walking distance. NanoTire supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and French, with Light and Dark Mode and dedicated iPad layouts. IMPORTANT Calculations are based on nominal tire dimensions. Actual dimensions and fitment vary by manufacturer, rim width, load, pressure, suspension, clearance and vehicle configuration. Always verify with the tire or vehicle manufacturer, or a qualified professional, before installation.

Screenshots

TireLab4 screens
NanoTire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TireLab at 5.0 against NanoTire's 4.3. NanoTire's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

TireLab costs $1.99 and NanoTire $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TireLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TireLab ships an update every 7 months, NanoTire every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TireLab versus NanoTire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTireLabNanoTire
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael Weber恒俭 董

Customer experience

TireLab

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

NanoTire

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

TireLab

No in-app purchases

None

NanoTire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TireLab free?
TireLab costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NanoTire free?
NanoTire costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TireLab or NanoTire?
TireLab is rated higher. TireLab averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NanoTire averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.
Do TireLab or NanoTire have ads?
Neither TireLab nor NanoTire shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TireLab or NanoTire?
TireLab ships an update every 7 months, and NanoTire every 3 months. Most recently, TireLab was updated on August 23, 2026 and NanoTire on September 13, 2026.

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