Tinker DIY vs ET2900
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tinker DIY
Instantly connect with certified automotive experts through live video chat for car repair help, pre-purchase inspections, or rideshare vehicle safety checks. Get professional guidance for buying, selling, or maintaining your vehicle.
- Live video chat with experts
- Rideshare inspection
- Turo annual safety inspection
- Used car buying/selling guidance
- Real-time car repair assistance
- ASE-certified mechanics
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Tinker: On-Demand Vehicle Inspections & Expert Car Help Get your vehicle inspection done quickly and easily, right from your phone. Tinker gives you on-demand access to certified automotive experts for Uber, Lyft, and Turo inspections, plus real-time help with your car. Get Your Vehicle Inspection Completed On-Demand Need an inspection for rideshare or carsharing purposes? Start your inspection whenever you're ready - no appointment needed. Connect with a certified Tinker mechanic through the app and complete your inspection virtually. Expert Car Help When You Need It Have a question about your car? Talk to a certified mechanic about warning lights, strange noises, maintenance, repairs, and more. Get expert guidance without having to visit a shop. Why Tinker? On-demand access - no appointment needed Virtual vehicle inspections from your phone Certified automotive experts Real-time video guidance Convenient help from wherever you are without a trip to the shop Get three tries to pass if your inspection fails for any reason Whether you need an inspection or help figuring out what's going on with your car, Tinker makes it easier to get expert automotive help when you need it.
ET2900
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ET2900 is suitable for technicians and consumers. It is safe to use with its anti-heat characteristics and prevention against backfire electrical sparks that can occur during electrical system diagnosis. Function supported： 1. Battery Health Test 2. Start System Test 3. Charging System Test 4. Test Report Applicable battery types: 12V(Lead-acid battery, GEL battery and AGM battery) Supported battery standards: CCA、BCI、CA、MCA、JIS、DIN、IEC、EN、SAE、GB Support model: Mac Tools ET2900 Bluetooth Battery Clamps Mac Tools ET1600 Elite Code Reader
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ET2900 at every 10 days against Tinker DIY's every 3 weeks. ET2900 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Tinker DIY ships an update every 3 weeks, ET2900 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tinker DIY | ET2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Glocal development LLC | Launch Tech Co., Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Tinker DIY
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login/signup issues
- App crashes or freezes
- Disconnected calls not refunded
Requested features
3 requests- Add support for motorcycles
- Allow searching for brand-specific mechanics
- Improve communication with expert applicants
ET2900
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tinker DIY
No in-app purchases
ET2900
No in-app purchases
