Carma vs GarageBuddy Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carma
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Carma keeps vehicle ownership organized without making it feel like work. Track maintenance schedules, log completed services, update mileage, and keep service history in one place. Add fuel or charge logs, stay ahead of upcoming maintenance, and keep the important details for each vehicle easy to find. Whether you manage one daily driver or a full household garage, Carma is built to keep maintenance clear, simple, and easy to review. Features: - Track up to 2 vehicles free - Add custom maintenance tasks and powertrain-based recommendations - Log completed services with date, mileage, and cost - Use smart mileage estimates or manual odometer tracking - Track fuel fill-ups or EV charging sessions - Get maintenance reminders based on mileage and time - Keep vehicle notes, photos, VIN, and plate details together - Back up and restore your garage data Carma Pro unlocks: - Unlimited vehicles - Vehicle analytics - Advanced fuel and charge trends - Selected-vehicle reminders - Smarter reminder behavior - Ad-free premium tools Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://magnetic-verbena-139.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-33612739923980749dc3cc78f53cf74e
GarageBuddy Tracker
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GarageBuddy Tracker is a simple and powerful app designed to help you manage your vehicle maintenance in one place. Track service history, log maintenance tasks, and set reminders so you never miss important upkeep like oil changes, tire rotations, or inspections. Whether you own one car or multiple vehicles, GarageBuddy keeps everything organized and easy to access. The app is built for clarity and ease of use—no complicated setup, just log your vehicle and start tracking. Features include: - Track maintenance for cars and motorcycles - Log service history with detailed entries - Set reminders for upcoming maintenance - Manage multiple vehicles - Clean and easy-to-use interface Free Version: - Track 1 vehicle - Up to 20 service log entries - Classic theme Basic Upgrade: - Track up to 3 vehicles Premium Upgrade: - Unlimited vehicles - Unlimited service logs - Unlock all color themes GarageBuddy Tracker is intended for personal organization and reminder purposes only. Maintenance schedules and reminders may vary based on user input and device settings. The app does not provide professional mechanical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Carma at 15.1 against GarageBuddy Tracker's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Carma sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GarageBuddy Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Carma | GarageBuddy Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Lee | John Dykheng |
In-app purchases
Carma
- Carma Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Carma Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
GarageBuddy Tracker
- Upgrade to basic$1.99
- Upgrade to premium$9.99
Questions
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