Comparison

O'Reilly Pro vs SimplyWise

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

Head to head
About

O'Reilly Pro

Streamline vehicle service and parts management with this app designed for automotive repair professionals. Features include VIN scanning, parts lookup, ordering, and customer quoting. Supports English and Spanish.

Highlights
  • VIN scanner and license plate decoder
  • Parts lookup and ordering
  • Real-time inventory access
  • Part number interchange
  • Order placement and tracking
  • Customer quoting via text/email
  • Bilingual support (English/Spanish)
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to the O'Reilly Auto Parts Professional Mobile App, your ultimate tool for streamlining vehicle service and parts management from your mobile device. Whether you're an auto repair shop owner, a service writer, mechanic, or any automotive repair professional, our app is designed to enhance your efficiency and simplify your work day. **If you don’t have an O’Reilly Auto Parts Professional Account, you can request access from the app login screen or contact your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store for more details and assistance. ** Features of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Professional Mobile App: The O’Reilly Auto Parts Professional Mobile App supports both English and Spanish. If you already have your phone settings defaulted to Spanish, the app will automatically download content in Spanish. This can save you time while using the app and prevent you from having to toggle to the language you prefer to use on the app. Users can also toggle easily from English to Spanish using the language preferences in the “More” tab. Efficient Vehicle Identification Our VIN scanner and license plate decoder tools make identifying vehicles simple and efficient. Quickly decode vehicle information, order parts, sync with your desktop, and manage your service needs more effectively using the tools available in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Professional Mobile App. Seamless Parts Lookup and Ordering You can find the parts you need by searching using keywords, part numbers, and more, or by navigating with our simple catalog lookup. The O’Reilly Professional App provides instant access to our comprehensive catalog and real-time inventory, ensuring you get the right parts quickly and accurately – keeping you focused on your customers. Interchange You can use interchange to cross-reference part numbers from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), other brands, or even superseded part numbers to find the right part for the job every time. Place & Track orders Submit orders for delivery or pickup from your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store, see local store, hub, and DC availability and delivery times, and even track the status of your order or view previous orders in the order history and tracker view features. Send Quotes to Customers Quickly and easily send quotes to your customers via text message or email to simplify their service and minimize wait times before beginning repairs. Professional Support Need Assistance? Contact our support team for any questions or help with your account at OReillyProSupport@oreillyauto.com, or call us at (800) 934-2451. Download and Get Started The O'Reilly Auto Parts Professional Mobile App is available for download now. Log in with your existing O'Reilly Professional account, or sign up through the app, to start enjoying these features now.

About

SimplyWise

This app uses AI to transform job site photos into detailed construction estimates, including material and labor costs. It generates professional bids, suggests upsells, and helps manage projects from start to finish, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo-to-estimate
  • Before & after visualization
  • 3D room scanning
  • Professional bid creation
  • Smart upsell suggestions
  • Invoicing and work order management
Features
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SimplyWise Cost Estimator is a mobile construction estimating app that turns job site photos into detailed, professional estimates in seconds. Powered by AI, it breaks down every project into material and labor costs, generates polished bids you can send on the spot, and even suggests upsells to increase your revenue. Trusted by 10,000+ contractors with a 4.8-star rating. Stop guessing on project costs. Whether you need a construction estimate for a kitchen renovation, a roofing job, or a full home remodel, SimplyWise is the fastest way to create accurate contractor estimates and send them to clients right from the job site. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Estimates — Snap a photo and get a detailed cost breakdown with materials and labor in seconds • Before & After Visualization — Show clients exactly what their renovation will look like with AI-generated renderings • 3D Room Scanning — Use your phone's LIDAR to capture accurate room measurements • Professional Bid Creation — Generate and send polished, branded estimates as PDF • Smart Upsell Suggestions — AI recommends upgrades and add-ons to increase your job value and profit margins • Built-In Markups — Automatically apply your profit margins and overhead to every estimate • Invoicing — Bill clients directly from the app once the job is done • Work Order Management — Track every project from estimate to completion • Project Organization — Keep estimates organized by room, job type, or client in custom folders WHO IS SIMPLYWISE COST ESTIMATOR BEST FOR? SimplyWise is the best construction estimating app for professionals who need fast, accurate estimates without complex enterprise software: • General Contractors managing renovation and building projects • Roofers and Siding Contractors pricing jobs on-site • Remodeling Contractors estimating kitchen, bath, and home renovation work • Painters and Flooring Specialists creating material and labor breakdowns • Plumbers quoting residential and commercial jobs • Small Construction Business Owners who want professional bids without the overhead WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE SIMPLYWISE Unlike spreadsheets or desktop construction estimating software that takes weeks to learn, SimplyWise lets you create professional estimates in minutes right from your phone: • Photo to Estimate: No manual data entry. Point, shoot, get your cost estimate • Win More Jobs: Before/after visualizations help clients say yes faster • Increase Revenue: AI-powered upsell suggestions find add-on opportunities you might miss • Work From Anywhere: Create and send estimates from the job site, no office required • Save Hours Every Week: Automate the estimating process so you can focus on the work that pays WHAT YOU CAN ESTIMATE SimplyWise handles cost estimation for all types of construction and renovation projects: • Kitchen and bathroom renovations • Roofing and siding • Interior and exterior painting • Flooring installation and repair • Plumbing work • Fencing and decking • General home remodeling and renovation • New construction and building projects • Demolition and cleanup WHAT CONTRACTORS ARE SAYING "SimplyWise has transformed the way I manage my construction projects. It's even helped me improve my profit margins by automating markups. I love how easy it is to generate professional bids — honestly, I couldn't run my business without it." — Jennifer M., General Contractor "As a small business owner, SimplyWise has been a lifesaver! I can instantly generate estimates and bids on-site and send them to clients in minutes. It's made managing multiple projects so much easier and saved me countless hours." — Alex R., Roofer To learn more, visit our Terms of Service at https://www.simplywise.com/terms.

Screenshots

O'Reilly Pro4 screens
SimplyWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: O'Reilly Pro at none against SimplyWise's 8. O'Reilly Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). SimplyWise's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (40K vs 385). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. O'Reilly Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SimplyWise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 40K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of O'Reilly Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of SimplyWise's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, SimplyWise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
O'Reilly Pro versus SimplyWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO'Reilly ProSimplyWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (385 ratings)4.8 (40K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews77.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38540K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#125#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperO'Reilly Auto PartsSimplyWise, Inc.

Customer experience

O'Reilly Pro

All ratings383 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative15.1%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative31.9%

SimplyWise

All ratings35,863 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews409 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

O'Reilly Pro

From 385 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and quick
  • 👍 Smooth and quick research
  • 👍 Keeps cars rotating off lifts
  • 👍 Simple to use, parts categorized
  • 👍 Wonderful app, made job easier

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Cannot use without making an account, no guest mode
  • ⚠️ Invoices on web and app do not include tax, inconvenient

SimplyWise

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate
  • 👍 Simple to use, efficient and super helpful
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive estimates
  • 👍 Simplest estimator app for contractors

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Completely off for quoting paint projects
  • 🐛 Unable to type in amounts once the estimate is generated
  • 🐛 Hitting the back button takes you to the beginning when creating an estimate
  • 🐛 Estimates in process will delete and app will restart if you switch screens
  • 🐛 Apple keyboard issues

Bugs and requests

O'Reilly Pro

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Cannot get into app past login screen after 8 pm

Requested features

2 requests
  • Vehicle data/spec like Google
  • Print invoices with tax

SimplyWise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inaccurate paint project estimates
  • Issues with editing estimates
  • Estimates being deleted when switching screens

Requested features

2 requests
  • Same account for both Android and iPad
  • Ability to save estimates in progress

In-app purchases

None

O'Reilly Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SimplyWise

Subscriptions8
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$299.991 Year

Questions

Is O'Reilly Pro free?
O'Reilly Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyWise free?
SimplyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?
SimplyWise is rated higher. O'Reilly Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.
Do O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise have ads?
SimplyWise shows ads; O'Reilly Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?
O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, O'Reilly Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and SimplyWise on October 28, 2026.
Which is more popular, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?
O'Reilly Pro currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and SimplyWise at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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