ToolKeeper vs BigTime Auto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ToolKeeper
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ToolKeeper helps you keep track of your tools, remember who you loaned them out to, and when you should get them back.
BigTime Auto
This app connects auto repair shops with local sellers of used auto parts. Mechanics can submit part requests with VINs and videos, receiving detailed quotes from sellers. The platform tracks orders from request to completion, providing a full history for both buyers and sellers.
- Submit part requests with VIN
- Attach videos to requests
- Receive detailed PDF quotes
- Track orders from request to completion
- View full order history
- Seller dashboard for quote management
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Big Time Auto Parts makes it easy for auto repair shops and mechanics to order used auto parts directly from local sellers. Submit a part request by entering a VIN, which is automatically decoded to identify the exact vehicle. Attach a short video to show the part you need. Sellers receive your request, build a detailed quote with line items and pricing, and send it back as a PDF. Review quotes and accept the items you need. Every order is tracked from request to completion, and your full order history is always available. For auto parts sellers, the app includes an admin dashboard to manage incoming requests, build and send quotes, generate invoices, and track orders. Big Time Auto Parts is built for independent used auto parts yards, salvage yards, and recyclers working with mechanics and collision repair shops.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ToolKeeper at every 2 days against BigTime Auto's every 2 months. BigTime Auto's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). 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.
ToolKeeper ships an update every 2 days, BigTime Auto every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ToolKeeper | BigTime Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luke Pilkington | SOLOCRAFT LABS LLC |
In-app purchases
ToolKeeper
No in-app purchases
BigTime Auto
No in-app purchases
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