Comparison

SCRUT vs Upkeep

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

Head to head
About

SCRUT

Features
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Stay informed and make safer car purchasing decisions with SCRUT, Malaysia's number one platform for checking used car histories. Whether you're buying a pre-owned car or simply curious about a vehicle’s past, SCRUT gives you access to comprehensive data on insurance claims related to accidents, total loss, and more. Our database includes details dating back to 2003, allowing you to verify odometer records and uncover hidden issues before making a purchase. Key Features: - Search any registered car in Malaysia for insurance claim history - Get real-time reports on accident claims, total losses, and theft reports - Check odometer records from insurance claims (if available) - Protect yourself from deceptive sellers and fraudulent practices - User-friendly interface for quick and easy car history checks With SCRUT, you can ensure transparency and peace of mind, knowing you're making the right decision for your next car purchase.

About

Upkeep

Features
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Upkeep keeps your vehicle's service history on your phone - not in someone else's cloud. Add your vehicles, log the work as it happens, and Upkeep works out what's due next from both the calendar and your mileage. It reminds you before something becomes a problem, and never asks you to create an account. YOUR GARAGE β€’ Track as many vehicles as you like - cars, vans, bikes, trucks β€’ A clear maintenance health score for each one β€’ Mileage in kilometres or miles LOG THE WORK β€’ Service, repairs, oil changes and fluid work β€’ One-tap suggestions for common jobs β€’ Cost, mileage, workshop, notes and photos of receipts β€’ A complete, searchable history for every vehicle NEVER MISS A SERVICE β€’ Plan by date, by mileage, or both - whichever comes first β€’ Recurring services roll forward from when the work was actually done β€’ Reminders arrive at a time you choose β€’ Hide vehicle details on your lock screen if you prefer β€’ Mileage is estimated from how you actually drive, so due dates stay right SCAN YOUR ODOMETER β€’ Photograph the dashboard instead of typing the reading β€’ Everything happens on your device - the photo is never uploaded β€’ Upkeep asks you to confirm every reading, and tells you when it isn't sure YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS β€’ Everything is stored on this device β€’ No account, no sign-in, no cloud sync β€’ No analytics, no advertising, no tracking β€’ Export a full backup whenever you like, in a plain JSON file you control Because your data lives on your phone, backing up matters - Upkeep makes exporting one tap and reminds you periodically. Upkeep is free, with no subscriptions and no in-app purchases.

Screenshots

SCRUT4 screens
Upkeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

SCRUT and Upkeep are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SCRUT versus Upkeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCRUTUpkeep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size55 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIfcon Technology SdnRandima Ranasinghe

In-app purchases

None

SCRUT

No in-app purchases

None

Upkeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SCRUT free?
SCRUT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Upkeep free?
Upkeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SCRUT or Upkeep have ads?
Neither SCRUT nor Upkeep shows ads.

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