Comparison

EPC, Herth+Buss vs Restaurator

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

Head to head
About

EPC, Herth+Buss

This app provides quick access to a comprehensive catalog of automotive replacement parts for Asian vehicle models. It offers up-to-date data quality and is completely free to use, making it easy to find the right part on your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Access to entire Herth+Buss product range
  • Searchable by various criteria
  • Extensive catalog for Asian vehicle models
  • Monthly updated vehicle data
  • Includes product images
  • Free to use
Features
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EPC, die Herth+Buss App Schneller Zugriff, aktuelle Datenqualität und das Ganze kostenlos! Ihnen fehlt das passende Ersatzteil? Mit EPC, der Herth+Buss App, finden Sie schnell den passenden Artikel auf Ihrem Smartphone oder Tablet PC. Mit EPC haben Sie Zugriff auf das gesamte Sortiment von Herth+Buss, welches Sie nach verschiedenen Kriterien durchsuchen können. Mit 7.700 Produkten aus der Kfz-Elektrik und mit 18.300 Ersatzteilen für über 7.700 asiatische Fahrzeugmodelle bietet Herth+Buss Ihnen ein umfangreiches Paket. Sie erhalten mobil Informationen in bewährter TecDoc Qualität - nur schneller, aktueller und kostenlos! Jederzeit können Sie auf monatlich aktualisierte Fahrzeugzuordnungen, Referenznummern, Kriterien und Produktbilder von über 26.000 Artikeln zugreifen. Für Smartphone+Tablet PC!

About

Restaurator

Features
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Restaurator – Your Digital Workshop Logbook Restaurator is your digital workshop logbook for everyone who restores, maintains, tunes, or collects vehicles. Whether classic car, modern classic, motorcycle, tractor, or track tool, all data, photos, documents, and parts are clearly organized in one app and always at hand. You can try Restaurator free for 3 days. After the trial period, the app is fully unlocked with a one-time in-app purchase of €9.99. This is not a subscription. Projects & Vehicle Records • Create complete digital vehicle records with photos, technical data, and automatically added wiki information • Ideal for restorers, collectors, and tuners Disassembly / Assembly Documentation • Document every work step with photo series, progress tracking, and clear status indicators • Perfect for rebuilds, servicing, or tuning projects Parts Management & Inventory • Manage parts, bolts, and accessories with photos, status, codes, and notes • Includes smart search, tags, and an automatic shopping list Invoices, Costs & Working Hours • Scan invoices and keep track of all expenses per project • Log working hours, also suitable for teams or workshops Documents & PDFs • Store ABE certificates, TÜV documents, reports, or manuals • Neatly organized with an integrated PDF viewer Reports, Shopping Lists & Export • Create project reports, parts lists, and documentation • Ideal for sales, insurance, or workshops Classic Car Valuation • Vehicle valuations based on condition, model, and market data • Supported by a continuously growing database Secure & Synced • All data is automatically backed up via iCloud • Synchronized across iPhone and iPad Restaurator Shop & Partners • Access accessories, labels, and matching spare parts from partner shops directly in the app Why Restaurator? • Everything in one place, clearly structured and practical • Developed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts

Screenshots

EPC, Herth+Buss4 screens
Restaurator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EPC, Herth+Buss at none against Restaurator's 7. EPC, Herth+Buss also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Restaurator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months). 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. Restaurator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. EPC, Herth+Buss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EPC, Herth+Buss ships an update every 10 months, Restaurator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
EPC, Herth+Buss versus Restaurator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEPC, Herth+BussRestaurator
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDVSE GmbHLouis Lennart Neitzert

In-app purchases

None

EPC, Herth+Buss

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Restaurator

Subscriptions5
  • Starter$1.991 Month
  • Restaurator Cloud Pro 5$2.991 Month
  • Restaurator Pro Cloud Werkstatt$3.991 Month
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  • Restaurator Cloud Pro Unbegrenzt$5.991 Month
  • Restaurator Cloud Pro Jährlich$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium PDF Report$2.99
  • Restaurator Vollversion.$3.99

Questions

Is EPC, Herth+Buss free?
EPC, Herth+Buss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Restaurator free?
Restaurator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EPC, Herth+Buss or Restaurator have ads?
Neither EPC, Herth+Buss nor Restaurator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EPC, Herth+Buss or Restaurator?
EPC, Herth+Buss ships an update every 10 months, and Restaurator every 9 days. Most recently, EPC, Herth+Buss was updated on October 16, 2026 and Restaurator on October 24, 2026.

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