Comparison

O'Reilly Pro vs CarSignal

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

CarSignal

Manage your auto repair shop operations from your phone. Streamline vehicle check-ins, build quotes, order parts, track repairs, and process payments. Keep customers informed with direct messaging and digital inspections.

Highlights
  • Vehicle check-in via VIN/license plate scan
  • Customer quote generation and approval
  • Workflow visualization of active cars
  • Parts ordering and tracking
  • Time tracking for repairs
  • Digital inspections with photos/videos
  • Customer messaging and payment processing
Features
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CarSignal is the mobile command center for independent auto repair shops. Run the entire job from your phone — from the moment a car pulls in to the moment it’s paid for. WHAT YOU CAN DO * Add vehicles in seconds by scanning a license plate or VIN. * Build quotes with parts and labor, then send them to customers for approval by text or email. * See every active car on one board, grouped by where it is in your workflow. * Schedule drop-offs and check cars in when they arrive. * Order parts through PartsTech and track what still needs to be ordered. * Start repairs, clock time against jobs, and mark work complete. * Send invoices and collect payment, with discounts and shop supplies handled for you. * Run digital inspections and attach photos and videos. * Message customers directly and keep the entire visit in one thread. BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR CarSignal keeps the next step clear on every car, so nothing falls through the cracks during a busy day. Everything you do on your phone stays in sync with the CarSignal web app your front desk uses. CarSignal requires an active shop account.

Screenshots

O'Reilly Pro4 screens
CarSignal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CarSignal at 5.0 against O'Reilly Pro's 4.3. CarSignal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). O'Reilly Pro's advantage is ratings volume (385 vs 4) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CarSignal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: O'Reilly Pro has 385 ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of CarSignal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, CarSignal every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
O'Reilly Pro versus CarSignal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterO'Reilly ProCarSignal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (385 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings385 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperO'Reilly Auto PartsCarSignal Inc.

Customer experience

O'Reilly Pro

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

CarSignal

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CarSignal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

O'Reilly Pro

No in-app purchases

None

CarSignal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is O'Reilly Pro free?
O'Reilly Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarSignal free?
CarSignal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, O'Reilly Pro or CarSignal?
CarSignal is rated higher. O'Reilly Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while CarSignal averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do O'Reilly Pro or CarSignal have ads?
Neither O'Reilly Pro nor CarSignal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, O'Reilly Pro or CarSignal?
O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and CarSignal every 9 days. Most recently, O'Reilly Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and CarSignal on October 12, 2026.

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