Comparison

Auto vs Brio

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

Head to head
About

Auto

Access accurate vehicle specifications and parts information instantly. Search by VIN or manual entry to find essential data like oil specs and fluid capacities. Discover both OEM and aftermarket parts to confidently find what your vehicle needs.

Highlights
  • VIN or manual vehicle search
  • Oil specifications and fluid capacities
  • OEM and aftermarket parts lookup
  • Save vehicles for quick access
  • Maintenance-related information
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Auto-Spec is a smart automotive reference app designed to give you instant access to accurate vehicle specifications and parts information. Quickly search any vehicle using a VIN or by manually entering its details. Auto-Spec provides essential data including oil specifications, fluid capacities, and maintenance-related information—all in one place. Go beyond basic specs with access to both OEM and aftermarket parts, helping you find exactly what your vehicle needs with confidence. Save your vehicles for fast, convenient access anytime, making it easier to manage multiple cars or keep track of your work. Whether you’re a beginner, DIY enthusiast, or professional technician, AutoSpec AI simplifies vehicle information like never before. Privacy terms: https://modernlabs-app.github.io/AutoSpecAI/privacy.html Terms of use: https://modernlabs-app.github.io/AutoSpecAI/terms.html

About

Brio

This app helps you break free from distracting apps by offering meaningful alternatives like reading, journaling, walking, or breathing exercises. Earn your way back to your phone by engaging in productive activities, improving your focus score and building positive habits.

Highlights
  • App and website blocking
  • Alternative activities (reading, journaling, walking, breathing)
  • Focus Score tracking
  • Daily streaks and consistency tracking
  • Manual, scheduled, and daily limit blocks
  • Built-in classic books and journal
  • Guided breathing exercises
Features
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YOUR APPS STAY LOCKED. YOU EARN YOUR WAY IN. Two minutes of reading, walking, or watching educational long form content earn one minute inside your distracting apps. That's the whole deal, and Brio never bends it. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps and websites that distract you. Brio locks them and keeps them locked. When you want in, you earn it: READ — 40 classic books built in, from Marcus Aurelius to Jane Austen, stored on your device. Or import your own (PDF, EPUB, TXT). Minutes only count while pages actually turn. WATCH — Long-form video worth your attention. Start with Brio's curated shelves or paste any YouTube link. Time only counts while you're actually watching. Shorts are rejected outright. WALK — Tap Walk, pocket the phone, go outside. Your steps become minutes, counted by your iPhone's motion sensor, with a live card in the Dynamic Island. Then unlock: you earn 1 minute of screen time for every 2 minutes spent reading, walking, or watching. Use your earned time to unlock your apps. Change your mind after unlocking? Tap Lock Back In and every unused minute returns to your balance. No other blocker we've found does this. THE SHAPE OF A DAY A small daily minimum must be earned before your first unlock. At 4 a.m. everything resets and the day starts clean. Meet the minimum day after day and your streak grows. WHO IT'S FOR Students. Developers. Anyone with ADHD. Anyone fighting doomscrolling, brain rot, or a dopamine cycle they can't break on willpower alone. Anyone who tried to use their phone less and failed because there was nothing to do when it went dark. PRIVACY Screen Time data is processed on your device by Apple's framework and never sent to us or anyone else. What you read and watch stays yours. Analytics use a random anonymous ID; we never collect your name or email. Requires iOS 17.0 or later · iPhone only · Screen Time permission required Terms of Use: https://brioappblocker.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://brioappblocker.com/privacy

Screenshots

Auto4 screens
Brio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auto at none against Brio's shown. Auto also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Brio's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Auto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Brio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto ships an update weekly, Brio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Auto versus Brio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoBrio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOSHUA D GONZALEZShaurya Goel

Customer experience

Auto

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Brio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Auto

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Access7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • AutoSpec Pro$44.991 Year
5 purchases

Brio

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Brio Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Yearly (20% Off)$39.991 Year
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  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$79.99

Questions

Is Auto free?
Auto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brio free?
Brio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Auto or Brio?
Brio is rated higher. Auto averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Brio averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Auto or Brio have ads?
Brio shows ads; Auto does not.
Which is updated more often, Auto or Brio?
Auto ships an update weekly, and Brio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Auto was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brio on October 31, 2026.

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