Comparison

NAPA TRACS vs MyAligner

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

Head to head
About

NAPA TRACS

This app allows NAPA TRACS users to scan and decode vehicle VIN numbers directly from their mobile device. Captured VINs and vehicle details are then sent to the NAPA PROLink catalog for part searches, customer management, or estimate creation.

Highlights
  • Mobile VIN capture and decoding
  • VIN data sync to PROLink catalog
  • Attach VINs to customers or estimates
  • Capture additional vehicle details
  • Secure login with TRACS credentials
Features
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NAPA TRACS users may capture and decode vehicle information numbers (VIN) codes at the vehicle with the new NAPA TRACS Mobile VIN Capture app. Once the VIN has been captured and decoded on your mobile device, the VIN and vehicle will immediately appear in the NAPA PROLink catalog option in your TRACS software where you may use it to begin a NAPA catalog part search, attach it to a new or existing customer or begin an estimate or work order. If you are a NAPA TRACS user, load the NAPA TRACS VIN Capture app on your mobile device(s). Next login using secure credentials that may only be found in your TRACS system in the "File, Setup, Parts Catalog" option. Enter your "PROLink ID" credentials in your mobile device(s) and once you successfully log into the app, you may begin scanning VIN's and sending them to TRACS along with optional information such as customer name, tag number, mileage, symptom and more. NAPA TRACS is a full featured automotive shop management business software solution used by automotive shops across the country serviced by NAPA AUTO PARTS stores. To successfully use this app the following is required: - NAPA TRACS shop management system software running version 8.0.5.4 or greater. - If you do not have NAPA TRACS and would like more information call 800-659-3710. - An active commercial account at a NAPA AUTO PARTS Store. If you do not have an active account, contact your nearest NAPA AUTO PARTS Store for details. If you have questions about NAPA TRACS or the TRACS VIN Capture app, please call NAPA TRACS Support MON - SAT at 800-742-3578.

About

MyAligner

This app transforms an iPad into a primary or secondary display for compatible John Bean and Hofmann wheel alignment systems. It offers full remote control as a primary screen or convenient access to readings as a secondary screen, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.

Highlights
  • iPad as primary or secondary screen
  • Full remote control of alignment system
  • Access readings away from console
  • Reduces downtime
  • 11 language selections
Features
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The MyAligner app allows the user to connect an Apple iPad to a compatible John Bean® V-Series or Hofmann® geoliner® wheel alignment system, making the iPad a primary or secondary screen on compatible systems. Using the iPad as a primary screen will allow full control of the wheel alignment system without using the console. Using the iPad as a secondary screen will provide access to the readings screen only when away from the console. Features: - Wheel alignment measurements and readings readily available in the palm of your hands - While using your device as the primary screen, you will conveniently have full remote access to the wheel alignment system - Reduces downtime of checking the wheel aligner's console for alignment readings and adjustments - 11 different language selections Device Compatibility* (iPadOS Version 16.1+): - ​iPad Gen 8+ - ​iPad Air Gen 5+ - ​iPad Pro Gen 5+ *This application is incompatible with iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac OS, or Apple Vision Pro devices. John Bean Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - V1200 (Secondary Only) - V2000 (Primary & Secondary) - V2100 (Secondary Only) - ​V2280 (Secondary Only) - ​V2380 (Secondary Only) - V3300 (Secondary Only) Hofmann Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - geoliner® 609 (Primary & Secondary) - geoliner® 660 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 678 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 770 (Secondary Only) Supported languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, French Canadian, Portuguese Brazil, German, Russian, Czech, Chinese Simplified, Japanese

Screenshots

NAPA TRACS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MyAligner at every 7 months against NAPA TRACS's every 30 months. NAPA TRACS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NAPA TRACS ships an update every 30 months, MyAligner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NAPA TRACS versus MyAligner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAPA TRACSMyAligner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine Parts CompanySNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INC

Customer experience

NAPA TRACS

All ratings21 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.9%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

MyAligner

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

NAPA TRACS

No in-app purchases

None

MyAligner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAPA TRACS free?
NAPA TRACS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyAligner free?
MyAligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NAPA TRACS or MyAligner have ads?
Neither NAPA TRACS nor MyAligner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAPA TRACS or MyAligner?
NAPA TRACS ships an update every 30 months, and MyAligner every 7 months. Most recently, NAPA TRACS was updated on October 22, 2026 and MyAligner on October 11, 2026.

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