Car Burnout vs Mechanic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Car Burnout
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Car Burnout app allows you to use the line lock feature. All you need is a compatible OBD2 device. Line lock is a feature that is used to warm up the tires before a straight-line race. To use this feature, tap Start button on the main screen. Then press and hold any cruise control button on the steering wheel. Car Burnout app use the ABS solenoids to lock the front wheels until cruise control button is pressed. Firmly press the brake pedal to the floor and release. Press the accelerator pedal to make the wheels lose their traction! To release the front brakes, simply release the button on the steering wheel. It should only be used on the track! Supported vehicles: - Dodge Challenger 2015+ - Dodge Charger 2011+ - Chrysler 300 2011+ Recommended devices: - Carista bluetooth, - Vgate iCar2 bluetooth An additional Security Gateway (SGW) Bypass cable is required for 2018+ vehicles. By using Car Burnout, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, which can be found at the following links: Terms of Use: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) Privacy Policy: [https://carburnout.app/privacy-policy.html](https://carburnout.app/privacy-policy.html)
Mechanic
Get straightforward car advice and quick tips for your vehicle's issues. Receive helpful reminders to prevent minor problems from escalating into major repairs. It's like having a knowledgeable car friend available anytime.
- Plain language car issue explanations
- Quick tips for vehicle problems
- Proactive maintenance reminders
- Personalized car advice
- Troubleshooting for noises and shakes
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Mechanic is like having a street-smart car buddy in your pocket. Tell it what ride you’ve got, the weird noise it’s making, or that strange shake on the highway — and it’ll break it down for you in plain language. No fancy shop talk, no BS. Just real advice, quick tips, and even heads-up reminders before small problems turn into big ones. Think of it as the friend who actually knows cars — the one you text when something’s off — but now it’s an app, always there when you need it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mechanic at none against Car Burnout's 2. Car Burnout's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Car Burnout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mechanic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Car Burnout ships an update every 9 days, Mechanic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Car Burnout | Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | OBDify | David Pina |
In-app purchases
Car Burnout
- Monthly access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Annual access14 Days trial$39.991 Year
Mechanic
No in-app purchases









