Comparison

MyCarJournal vs AutoLoggr

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

Head to head
About

MyCarJournal

Features
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My Car Journal makes it easy to manage your entire garage — from daily drivers to boats and beyond. YOUR DIGITAL GARAGE Add all your vehicles with photos, VIN, license plate, odometer, and purchase price. Track as many vehicles as you need, all in one place. SERVICE HISTORY Log every maintenance record with date, cost, details, and up to 10 photos per service. See your next upcoming service at a glance and never miss an appointment. VIN DECODER Scan or enter your 17-character VIN and auto-fill make, model, and year instantly. SHARE YOUR VEHICLES Share cars with family members, mechanics, or co-owners. They can view and update service records while you stay in control. CLOUD SYNC Your data syncs securely across all your devices in real time. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. CUSTOMIZABLE - Light, dark, or system appearance - Kilometers or miles - EUR, USD, GBP, or custom currency - European, American, or ISO date format Simple. Private. Built for car owners who care about their vehicles.

About

AutoLoggr

Features
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AutoLoggr is the ultimate vehicle maintenance and expense tracking app designed to help you stay on top of your car's service history and costs. Whether you manage one vehicle or an entire fleet, AutoLoggr makes it easy to log, track, and analyze all your automotive expenses. KEY FEATURES: • Multiple Vehicle Management Track vehicles with detailed profiles including make, model, year, color, VIN, nickname, and license plate • Gas Log Tracking Record fuel fill-ups with cost, gallons, price per gallon, odometer readings, location, and notes • Maintenance History Log all service and repairs with type, cost, date, mileage, location, and detailed notes • Interactive Charts & Analytics - Monthly expense trends with tap-to-view details - Category breakdown with interactive donut charts - Tap legend items to show/hide categories - Filter by date ranges: 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years - Smooth animations for all chart transitions • Smart Statistics - Total expenses across all vehicles - Average cost per gallon - Fuel efficiency tracking - Category-based expense analysis - Gas total with detailed breakdowns • Data Management - Export all data to CSV for backup or analysis - Import existing records from CSV files - All data stored locally on your device for privacy • Customization - Organize home screen sections to show what matters most - Customize vehicle detail pages - Add custom maintenance types, vehicle types, and colors - Personalize vehicle makes and models • Smart Input Formatting - Automatic comma formatting for large numbers - Proper decimal place limits for costs and gallons - Current mileage display when logging new entries PREMIUM FEATURES (One-Time Purchase - $2.99): Unlock the full potential of AutoLoggr with a single lifetime purchase: • Unlimited Vehicles Free version limited to 1 vehicle. Premium unlocks unlimited vehicle tracking. • Unlimited Gas Logs Track as many fuel fill-ups as you need with no restrictions. • Unlimited Maintenance Logs Record unlimited service and repair history for all your vehicles. • CSV Import Import existing vehicle records and expense data from CSV files. • Future Updates Included All future features and updates included at no additional cost. • Lifetime Access Pay once, own forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. PRIVACY FIRST: Your data never leaves your device. No account required, no tracking, complete privacy. All information is stored locally using iOS secure storage. Perfect for car enthusiasts, fleet managers, families with multiple vehicles, or anyone who wants to keep detailed records of their vehicle expenses and maintenance history. Download AutoLoggr today and take control of your vehicle expenses!

Screenshots

MyCarJournal4 screens
AutoLoggr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyCarJournal at none against AutoLoggr's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. AutoLoggr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyCarJournal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MyCarJournal versus AutoLoggr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyCarJournalAutoLoggr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.518.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJavier RamosNicholas Diodato

In-app purchases

None

MyCarJournal

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AutoLoggr

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99

Questions

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

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