Comparison

Trans vs CARMA

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

Head to head
About

Trans

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Im virtuellen Vereinsheim des Trans-Ocean e.V. finden Mitglieder und Freunde des Vereins alle relevanten Termine und Aktuelles rund um Langfahrt und Segelabenteuer weltweit und stets parat. Der „Trans-Ocean“ e.V. ist ein Netzwerk von und für Hochseesegler und widmet sich der Förderung des Hochseesegelns. Neben Fahrtensegeln sind wir auch bei Internationalen Regatten mit unseren Mitgliedern oft vorn dabei. Jährlich verleihen wir mit dem Trans-Ocean-Preis eine der renommiertesten Auszeichnungen der deutschsprachigen Segelszene. Die TO-App rückt Mitglieder in allen Revieren der Welt virtuell noch ein Stück enger zusammen. Hier findet ihr die Neuigkeiten aus dem Verein, Ansprechpartner und relevante Infos zu Revieren weltweit. Aktuell umfasst die App - Vereins- und Szene-News vom Segeln - Direkter Austausch für Salzbuckel und Segelfans im Trans-Ocean Chat - Informationen zu unseren fast 200 weltweiten Stützpunkten und den Treffpunkten in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz - Alle Termine des TO und Infos zum Seminarangebot

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CARMA

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Your car has a history. CARMA knows it. CARMA is your app for everything car-related, for owners and buyers alike. Take a photo of any vehicle or your registration document, and get the key facts within seconds. VEHICLE SCAN Point your camera at any car or registration document. Our AI identifies the manufacturer, model, year, engine, and more, usually in under 30 seconds. Or simply enter HSN/TSN manually. RECALL CHECK (FREE) Is your car affected? CARMA checks KBA and NHTSA data for your model and year free of charge. The VIN check with the manufacturer is binding. FAIR PRICE CHECK Found a car, but is the price fair? Paste the listing link from AutoScout24, mobile.de, Kleinanzeigen and 30+ more portals, or photograph the listing. CARMA reads the data and rates the price with AI: too expensive, fair, or a bargain. With reasoning, a market comparison, a negotiation suggestion and useful questions to ask the seller. WORKSHOP INVOICE CHECKER Got a high repair bill? Photograph the invoice and let the AI evaluate it: are the prices for parts and labor actually fair? Direct comparison with market rates. COMMON ISSUES & DEFECTS Many models have known weak spots. CARMA shows you common problems for your exact model and year, with cost estimates and buyer recommendations (1 credit). WARNING LIGHT SCAN Photograph a warning light and learn possible causes and next steps. SAVE MY PARKING Parked somewhere and can't remember where? One tap saves your parking spot, so you can find your car more easily, whether in the city centre or a large car park. DIGITAL GARAGE All your vehicles in one place. With custom fields for mileage, MOT date, insurance, and more. Also available offline. HOLIDAY ROAD CHECK Planning a long trip? CARMA checks your vehicle for open recalls and known issues, and gives you a checklist to prepare for the journey. REPAIR DIARY & COSTS Document all expenses per vehicle: MOT, tyres, servicing, repairs. Exportable as PDF. Useful for selling and insurance. 15+ CAR CALCULATORS & TOOLS Traffic fine calculator, vehicle tax, fuel costs, commuter calculator, toll (AT/CH/IT), test drive checklist, travel check and more, all free. OPTIMIZED FOR TABLET & IPAD Clear tile lists and wider dialogs on iPad and Android tablets. PDF EXPORT & SHARE Export vehicle profiles as PDF and share directly. PRIVACY • AI scans: photos and receipts are discarded after analysis • Vehicle and damage photos stay saved until you delete them • Data stored on servers in Germany • GDPR compliant, no tracking, no ads BUSINESS & FLEET For companies, dealers, and fleet operators: • Centrally manage all vehicles and drivers • Mileage log and cost tracking • Damage documentation and PDF export • Invite employees, CSV export for accounting VEHICLE AUDIT PLANS (Business Pro) Plan and document regular vehicle inspections: automatic interval overview, status indicator and inspection history at a glance. + 10 free credits on signup, 1 credit = 1 AI analysis, recall check free BUY CREDITS • 5 Credits: €0.99 • 15 Credits: €2.99 • 50 Credits: €9.99 (largest pack) SUBSCRIPTIONS • Personal Pro: €1.99/month, 10 credits/month, unlimited vehicles • Business: €6.99/month, 20 credits/month, fleet management, km log, driver list • Business Pro: €9.99/month, 30 credits/month, all business features + web dashboard + Vehicle audit plans * Prices in EUR. Apple adjusts prices automatically in other countries. CARMA: Your car has a history. CARMA knows it. Terms of Use: https://getcarma.de/en/agb/ Privacy Policy: https://getcarma.de/en/datenschutz/

Screenshots

Trans4 screens
CARMA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trans at none against CARMA's 9. CARMA's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 14 months). On price, ads, 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. CARMA sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trans asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trans ships an update every 14 months, CARMA every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Trans versus CARMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransCARMA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVerein zur Förderung des Hochseesegelns e.V.Christoph Bimmer

In-app purchases

None

Trans

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

CARMA

Subscriptions6
  • CARMA Personal Pro$1.991 Month
  • CARMA Business$5.991 Month
  • CARMA Business Pro$8.991 Month
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  • CARMA Personal Pro - Yearly$17.901 Year
  • Business - Yearly$59.901 Year
  • CARMA Business Pro - Yearly$89.901 Year
One-time3
  • 5 CARMA Credits$0.99
  • 15 CARMA Credits$2.99
  • 50 CARMA Credits$8.99

Questions

Is Trans free?
Trans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CARMA free?
CARMA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Trans or CARMA have ads?
Neither Trans nor CARMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trans or CARMA?
Trans ships an update every 14 months, and CARMA every 8 days. Most recently, Trans was updated on October 30, 2026 and CARMA on October 31, 2026.

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