Comparison

Lemon Guard vs MotoPPI

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

Head to head
About

Lemon Guard

Features
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Buying a used car? Don't guess. Inspect it. LemonGuard gives you a structured 112-point checklist to inspect any used car before you buy — the same things a professional mechanic looks for, in plain language. Walk around the car, check each item, add photos and notes as you go. LemonGuard scores the car, flags red flags, estimates repair costs, and generates a PDF report you can share with your mechanic. The first 3 inspections are free. Unlock unlimited inspections for a one-time purchase — no subscription. WHAT YOU GET â€Ē 112-point checklist covering exterior, interior, engine, tires, electrical, and more â€Ē Photo and note capture for every concern you find â€Ē Automatic score and grade (A–F) based on your findings â€Ē Repair cost estimate for flagged items â€Ē PDF export for your mechanic or records â€Ē Compare multiple cars side by side WHY LEMONGUARD A professional pre-purchase inspection costs $100–250. LemonGuard helps you screen every car on your shortlist first — so you only pay for a PPI on the one worth it.

About

MotoPPI

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MotoPPI helps you inspect a used car before you buy - for buyers and professional inspectors. WHAT IT DOES: â€Ē Checks vehicle history across multiple databases (mileage, accidents, insurance, theft) â€Ē Guides you step by step through an on-site inspection - a complete checklist â€Ē Detailed measurements: paint thickness, panel gaps, tire tread, glass and lights condition â€Ē Generates a professional PDF report with a score, detected issues and a suggested price â€Ē Negotiation arguments based on real repair costs WHO IT'S FOR: â€Ē Buying a car - check before you pay, avoid accident-damaged or odometer-rolled cars â€Ē A professional inspector - a work tool with a client-ready report and company accounts Just paste a listing link or a VIN. The report is ready in minutes.

Screenshots

Lemon Guard4 screens
MotoPPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MotoPPI at none against Lemon Guard's 1. On price, ads, 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. Lemon Guard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MotoPPI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Lemon Guard versus MotoPPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLemon GuardMotoPPI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperįŽ‘é“ƒ 凌Jakub Buczkowski

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lemon Guard

One-time1
  • LemonGuard Pro - Lifetime$7.99
None

MotoPPI

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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