Comparison

StageUp vs GearsTrack

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

Head to head
About

StageUp

Features
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StageUp is the free car modification build creator for enthusiasts. Pick your platform, select real aftermarket parts, and watch your estimated wheel horsepower update in real time. PLAN YOUR BUILD Browse 44 car platforms across 10 makes — BMW, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Ford, Subaru, VW/Audi, Hyundai/Kia/Genesis, Dodge, and Chevrolet. Select parts across 16+ mod categories, including tunes, intakes, downpipes, turbos, exhaust, suspension, brakes, wheels, and more. Every product has real retail pricing and verified WHP gains. TRACK YOUR BUDGET Set a budget for each build and see exactly how much you've spent. Products that push you over budget are flagged automatically so you can plan smarter. SEE YOUR POWER Toggle between 93 octane, E30, E50, and E70+ ethanol to see how fuel affects your power output. The animated WHP display shows exactly where your build falls — from mild bolt-ons to a full-built race car. VIN SCANNER Scan your VIN with your camera or enter it manually. StageUp auto-detects your platform so you can start building immediately. COMMUNITY Publish your build to the gallery. Browse what others are building. Like builds, clone them as templates, and write part reviews with verified install badges. Request new parts and brands — the community votes, we research. KNOWLEDGE BASE 38 in-depth articles covering everything from ECU tuning and flex fuel to built motors and suspension setup. Platform-specific build guides walk you through each stage. BUILD OF THE WEEK Every week, the most popular community build gets spotlighted on the home screen. Publish yours for a chance to be featured. SUPPORTED PLATFORMS BMW: G8X M3/M4, F8X M3/M4, X3M/X4M, X5M/X6M, B58, N55, N54, N52, E9X M3, F9X M5/M8 Honda: FL5 & FK8 Civic Type R, FL1 & 10th Gen Civic Si, S2000, Integra Type S Nissan: 400Z, 370Z, GT-R R35, G37, S-Chassis Toyota: GR86, GR Corolla, A80 Supra, GR Yaris Ford: S550 & S650 Mustang GT, EcoBoost Mustang Subaru: WRX STI, VB WRX VW/Audi: Golf R/GTI, S4/S5 Hyundai/Kia: Veloster N, Genesis G70/Stinger Dodge: Hellcat, Scat Pack Chevrolet: C8 Corvette, Camaro SS/ZL1 Free to use. No subscriptions. No paywalls.

About

GearsTrack

Organize all your vehicle build details in one place. Track parts, budget, issues, and progress with photos and notes. Syncs across devices for easy access from the garage to your desktop.

Highlights
  • Project creation for multiple vehicles
  • Detailed parts list with cost tracking
  • Issue logging with severity and status
  • Progress documentation with photos
  • Inspiration boards for ideas
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Every build starts with a plan. Parts scattered across browser tabs. Receipts in your email. Progress photos buried in your camera roll. Notes on paper that disappear. GearsTrack puts it all in one place. Whether you're restoring a classic, building a weekend track car, or modding your daily, GearsTrack is the project garage that keeps your build organized from first bolt to first drive. Track Every Detail Create projects for every vehicle in your garage. Log year, make, model, VIN, engine specs, and ownership info. Decode your VIN instantly to auto-fill vehicle details. Parts & Budget Build your parts list with costs, quantities, vendors, and order status. Track packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon. Paste a vendor link and GearsTrack pulls the price and product info automatically. Know exactly what you've spent and what's left in your budget. Issues & Diagnostics Log problems as you find them. Track severity, status, mileage, DTC codes, and attach photos. Nothing falls through the cracks. Timeline & Photos Document every wrench session with dates, mileage, and photo galleries. Build a complete history you'll actually want to look back on. Inspiration Boards Collect reference photos and product links for your build. Save styling ideas, compare options, and keep your vision organized. Sync Everywhere Your data syncs between the mobile app and gearstrack.com. Start a parts list on your phone in the garage, finish it on your desktop at home. Built Different We use account and app-usage information to operate and improve GearsTrack. See our Privacy Policy for details. Dark mode by default. Built by a gearhead who got tired of spreadsheets. Pro offers monthly and annual subscriptions that unlock unlimited projects and build report exports. Support an indie developer building tools for the community. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gearstrack.com/privacy

Screenshots

StageUp4 screens
GearsTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StageUp at none against GearsTrack's 2. StageUp also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. GearsTrack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StageUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StageUp versus GearsTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStageUpGearsTrack
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin PittNicholas Arendash

In-app purchases

None

StageUp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GearsTrack

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$2.991 Month
  • GearsTrack Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is StageUp free?
StageUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GearsTrack free?
GearsTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StageUp or GearsTrack have ads?
GearsTrack shows ads; StageUp does not.

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