Comparison

Garage Record II vs Socket

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

Head to head
About

Garage Record II

Features
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Garage Record II is a complete rewrite of the original Garage Record. This version fully supports iOS and iPadOS and utilizes Apple’s Core Data for persistent on-device data storage. In addition, this version also supports iCloud, so your data is securely shared with all your devices. 
I added to the Oil Service Record a default suggestion for the next oil change: current mileage + 3000. This default suggestion can be modified by tapping the “Change Interval” button. I also added the ability to export the Vehicles saved in the database. 

 The design of this record-keeping app is modular. Most times, when I go to the shop to get one of my vehicles serviced, I cannot afford the long laundry list of service suggestions, so I pick and choose and schedule others for a later service. This modularity of record-keeping is the idea behind this app. Create a vehicle record by tapping “Add Vehicle.” You can change the icon now by swiping right to edit a row. Swipe left to delete a vehicle and all its associated service records. Tap on the vehicle record row in the main home screen, which takes you to the “Service Records” screen, and choose the service component by tapping on Add Service Record. Service Records are listed by date, the newest at the top—swipe left on a record to delete the record from the database. At the bottom of the Service Record screen, you can export all records for the particular vehicle. Blessings, —Mark Spaulding Founder, Foundation Software

About

Socket

Easily log and track all your vehicle's maintenance, repairs, and fuel fill-ups. Receive timely reminders for scheduled services and maintain a comprehensive history of work performed. Monitor fuel economy and store essential vehicle details for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Log maintenance, repairs, and fill-ups
  • Receive maintenance reminders
  • Track fuel economy
  • Document repair history
  • Store vehicle details
  • Export records (PDF/CSV)
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Keep your vehicles running smoothly with Socket. Log and track maintenance, repairs, and fill-ups all in one place, whether you’re a car enthusiast or just want peace of mind. - Monitor maintenance, repairs, and fuel economy from the dashboard, with quick and easy logging - Receive reminders for regular maintenance so you never miss a service - Document repairs to maintain a complete history of work performed on your vehicles - Log fill-ups and monitor fuel economy over time - Add vehicle details such as VIN, tire size, and more for easy reference - Export records in PDF or CSV for sharing or backup - Keep your data synced across devices with iCloud for seamless access

Screenshots

Garage Record II4 screens
Socket4 screens

Verdict

The call

Garage Record II and Socket are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Garage Record II ships an update every 6 weeks, Socket every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Garage Record II versus Socket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarage Record IISocket
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark SpauldingJustin Risner

In-app purchases

None

Garage Record II

No in-app purchases

None

Socket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garage Record II free?
Garage Record II is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Socket free?
Socket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garage Record II or Socket have ads?
Neither Garage Record II nor Socket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garage Record II or Socket?
Garage Record II ships an update every 6 weeks, and Socket every 5 weeks. Most recently, Garage Record II was updated on September 19, 2026 and Socket on September 17, 2026.

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