Comparison

TecCat vs Cars Database

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

Head to head
About

TecCat

Access a comprehensive parts catalog for vehicles, featuring technical details and product images. Quickly identify parts by number, vehicle, or EAN code scanning. Ideal for workshops and trade professionals.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive parts catalog
  • Technical characteristics and images
  • Search by part number or vehicle
  • EAN code scanning
  • OE number linking
  • Vehicle fitment information
Features
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The TecCat app: a product of the TOPMOTIVE group for the mobile use of the familiar parts catalog TecCat for Iphone or Ipad. The TecCat app is based on the comprehensive TecDoc and DVSE Data Pool data representing the original data of the parts manufacturers and parts information for all passenger cars, light trucks or trucks. For each item in the app, all the relevant information such as technical characteristics and product images are displayed. You will also find the articles linked to OE numbers and information to what vehicles these parts are built into. The application is suitable for use in workshops, trade and industry. User can quickly and effectively search via part number or vehicle, and determine in which vehicles the part fit or which parts are required for the vehicle. The search is also possible via a scanning function of the EAN code. Possible criteria for quick parts identification are any article number, an OE number, a working number or by cross references. For the use of all features a license number and a password of the existing TecCat Catalog is needed. For more information or to activate a license, please call +49 4532 201 401 or info@dvse.de.

About

Cars Database

This app provides a comprehensive database of car brands and models, allowing users to browse detailed specifications for each. It's designed to assist in making informed decisions when considering a car purchase.

Highlights
  • Browse car brands
  • Browse car models
  • View model versions
  • Search for models
  • Bookmark favorite models
Features
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Cars Database is the most complete cars specifications app to help you browse car's brands or models. You can find all details of car to make a decision of buying a car. Key Features: • Browse all car's brands • Browse all car's models • Browse all versions of a model • Search for models • Add bookmark to a model in the order to open it later Upcoming Features • Compare between models • Compare between versions • Add bookmark on a version Car Manucaturers • Acura • Alfa romeo • Aston martin • Audi • Bentley • Bmw • Bugatti • Cadillac • Chevrolet • Chrysler • Citroen • Dacia • Daewoo • Daihatsu • Datsun • Dmc • Dodge • Donkervoort • Dr motor • Ferrari • Fiat • Ford • Honda • Hummer • Hyundai • Infiniti • Isuzu • Jaguar • Jeep • Kia • Koenigsegg • Lamborghini • Lancia • Land rover • Lexus • Lincoln • Lotus • Maserati • Maybach • Mazda • Mclaren • Mercedes benz • Mercury • Mini • Mitsubishi • Nissan • Opel • Pagani • Peugeot • Pontiac • Porsche • Renault • Rolls-royce • Saab • Saleen • Scion • Seat • Skoda • Smart • Subaru • Suzuki • Tesla • Toyota • Tvr • Volkswagen • Volvo • Wiesmann and many more with thousands car models Support Information • Please use the support function the screen "More" of application

Screenshots

TecCat4 screens
Cars Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TecCat at none against Cars Database's 1. TecCat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Cars Database's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price 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. Cars Database sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TecCat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TecCat ships an update every 13 months, Cars Database every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TecCat versus Cars Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecCatCars Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews47.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB290 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDVSE GmbHQuan Nguyen

Customer experience

TecCat

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Cars Database

All ratings21 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

TecCat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cars Database

One-time1
  • Cars Database ad-free$2.99

Questions

Is TecCat free?
TecCat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cars Database free?
Cars Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TecCat or Cars Database have ads?
Cars Database shows ads; TecCat does not.
Which is updated more often, TecCat or Cars Database?
TecCat ships an update every 13 months, and Cars Database every 3 weeks. Most recently, TecCat was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cars Database on October 14, 2026.

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