Comparison

Patchword vs CarKeep

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

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About

Patchword

Compare files and directories to identify additions, removals, or modifications. It allows for matching files with slightly different names and applying or exporting patches and edit scripts non-destructively.

Highlights
  • Compare files and text
  • Compare directories
  • Identify added, removed, modified files
  • Match files by alphabetical order or custom map
  • Export and apply patches
  • Create non-destructive edit scripts
Features
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Select two files or paste two texts and compare them. Select two directories and compare them to see which files have been added, removed or modified, and selectively reset modified files to match the original ones. If files have slightly different names, you can match them by alphabetical order or a custom name map, and selectively rename them afterwards so that the names are equal. Export patches from two compared text files, or apply saved patches to an existing file. Create edit scripts that are applied non-destructively to a text file and export the resulting text.

About

CarKeep

This app helps you manage your vehicle's maintenance and expenses. Track fuel costs, log services, and receive reminders for upcoming tasks to keep your car in optimal condition.

Highlights
  • Vehicle maintenance tracking
  • Fuel expense management
  • Service reminders
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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CarKeep is the car maintenance log that tells you when your next service is due and what your car really costs. One purchase, yours forever. No subscription, no ads, no account. KNOW WHEN SERVICE IS DUE • Countdown in days and miles to your next service • Smart prediction based on how much you actually drive • Part-by-part plan: oil, filters, brake pads, tires, timing belt, coolant and more, each with its own interval • Notifications a week before and on the day, so nothing is ever overdue LOG EVERY SERVICE IN SECONDS • Record date, mileage, parts replaced and cost • Attach invoices and photos to each service • Scan the receipt with your camera and the amount fills in automatically • Full history: what was done, when, and how much it cost TRACK WHAT YOUR CAR COSTS • Fuel log with gallons, price per gallon and odometer • Fuel economy (MPG or L/100 km) and cost per mile • Other expenses: insurance, inspection, parking, tolls, car wash • Monthly and yearly totals, fuel vs. everything else YOUR WHOLE GARAGE • Unlimited vehicles, switch between them with one tap • 70+ brand logos and your own accent color • Keep documents with the car: registration, insurance policy, inspection certificate • Automatic reminders for inspection and insurance renewal TAKE IT WITH YOU • Export the service history as a PDF, perfect when you sell the car • Full JSON backup of all your data • Siri Shortcuts: "Add refuel in CarKeep", "When is my next service in CarKeep?" • Miles or kilometers, your currency • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and German PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your iPhone. No account, no tracking, no cloud you didn't ask for. ONE PRICE. EVERYTHING INCLUDED. No subscription, no "pro" tier, no ads. Buy once and own it. Questions or ideas? Write to us from the app. We read everything.

Screenshots

Patchword4 screens
CarKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patchword at 50% against CarKeep's 0%. Patchword also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 16 months). CarKeep's advantage is price ($0.49 vs $5.99). On ratings volume, 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

Patchword costs $5.99 and CarKeep $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Patchword holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Patchword's written reviews are positive against 0% of CarKeep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patchword ships an update every 3 months, CarKeep every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Patchword versus CarKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchwordCarKeep
Price$5.99$0.49 — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas KickCristian Caride Rodriguez

Customer experience

Patchword

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CarKeep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Patchword

No in-app purchases

None

CarKeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Patchword free?
Patchword costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarKeep free?
CarKeep costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Patchword or CarKeep?
Patchword is rated higher. Patchword averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CarKeep averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Patchword or CarKeep have ads?
Neither Patchword nor CarKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patchword or CarKeep?
Patchword ships an update every 3 months, and CarKeep every 16 months. Most recently, Patchword was updated on November 4, 2026 and CarKeep on November 4, 2026.

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