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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Access certified automotive experts instantly via live video chat. Get Uber or Lyft rideshare inspections, Turo annual safety inspections, real-time car repair help, or expert guidance when buying or selling a used car. Download Tinker, choose the plan that works best for you, and get started today! All our Expert Mechanics are carefully vetted through a multi-step process. Each Expert is ASE-certified or has at least 3 years of professional experience working in an automotive shop. They specialize in a wide range of areas, from general car care/maintenance and electrical issues to classic car restoration, all while successfully passing rigorous federal and state background checks.
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 iOS requirement: ET2900 at 13.0 against Tinker DIY's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 2 weeks, ET2900 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tinker DIY | ET2900 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 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
