StageUp vs Modbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
StageUp
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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 β 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 β 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 β 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.
Modbook
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Modbook is the logbook your build deserves. Every mod, every service, every dollar β one clean, dark timeline per car. BUILT FOR BUILDERS β’ Log mods by section β wheels, suspension, exterior, interior, electronics β with price, vendor, install date, and photos β’ Wishlist β ordered β installed: track parts from dream to done β’ Up to 50 photos on every car and every part β add a whole shoot at once and pick the one that leads the card β’ See exactly what your build cost: totals per car and per section, with planned spending kept separate SERVICE BOOK THAT REMINDS YOU β’ Maintenance records with parts and fluids line items β’ Reminders that actually fire β every N km or N months, whichever comes first β’ Update your odometer and due services notify you instantly EVERY MILE, CHARTED β’ Put the mileage on any entry β a mod, a service, an expense, a run β’ The odometer chart shows the last 30 days, your average month, and everything tracked WHAT THE CAR REALLY COSTS β’ Purchase, loan and lease payments, insurance, fuel and charging, washes, subscriptions, fees and fines β’ Running costs stay separate from what you spent on the build PROVE THE NUMBERS β’ Dyno runs (power, torque, boost) and Dragy times (0β100, 100β200, ΒΌ mile) BRING YOUR OLD NOTES β’ Copy the built-in AI prompt, paste years of messy notes into any chatbot, and import the CSV it gives back β’ Import the same file twice and nothing doubles up β’ Export any car to CSV whenever you want β your data is never locked in EV-FRIENDLY β’ Petrol, diesel, hybrid, or electric β Modbook adapts. EVs get battery & charging service tracking and never see an oil change. YOURS, EVERYWHERE β’ iCloud sync across your devices β your garage is always up to date β’ Photos optimized automatically β’ Deleted something by mistake? Restore it from the Archive for up to 30 days β’ Dark, focused design that belongs in a garage One timeline. Every wrench turn. Modbook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StageUp at 15.1 against Modbook's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StageUp | Modbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Pitt | Yaroslav Salimov |
In-app purchases
StageUp
No in-app purchases
Modbook
No in-app purchases








