Matco Tools vs U.S. Autoforce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matco Tools
Access your local tool distributor 24/7 for professional automotive tools. Purchase tools, check inventory, submit warranty claims, and manage payments. Exclusive deals and promotions are also available.
- 24/7 distributor access
- Real-time inventory checks
- Tool purchases
- Warranty claim submission
- Account payment management
- Order history
- App-exclusive deals
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The patented Matco Tools App gives you 24/7 on-demand access to your Matco Distributor, over 13,000 of the highest quality professional automotive tools and so much more! - Connect real-time with your local Matco Tools distributor! No need to wait until your weekly stop, you can stay connected anytime in between tool truck visits. - In the middle of a job and realize you're missing something? Quickly and easily purchase the tools you need and see real-time tool truck inventory without waiting for your next truck visit. - Break a tool? Submit warranty requests for broken tools directly from the app! - Easily manage your weekly truck account payments and view order history from both the Matco Tools App and the tool truck all in one place! - Get in the know with app exclusive deals, products and promotions through the Patented Matco Tools app. Since 1979, the mission of Matco Tools has been to provide professional mechanics and auto enthusiasts with all the premium tools, storage and equipment they need to get the job done, while also offering best-in-class service and customer support. Service. Trust. Results.® Pat. No. 11,023,849 *Tool Truck integration features are only available to users who have a Matco Tools distributor. To find your local Matco distributor, please visit https://www.matcotools.com/find-a-distributor/.
U.S. Autoforce
Access a vast inventory of automotive parts and supplies for retailers. Quickly place orders with a streamlined checkout process and locate nearby warehouses using your device's GPS. Scan VINs to find exact vehicle matches.
- Live inventory access
- Easy two-step ordering
- Quick one-tap checkout
- Warehouse location finder
- VIN scanner for vehicle parts
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US AutoForce's Mobile app gives users access to • Live Inventory: access to an extensive inventory of Tires, Auto Parts, Shop Supplies and more all at your fingertips. • Easy Ordering: In as little as two steps, you can have the item your customer needs. • Quick-Checkout: One tap is all you need to have your order on its way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Matco Tools at 4.7 against U.S. Autoforce's 4.0. Matco Tools also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 5). U.S. Autoforce's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Matco Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matco Tools has 5.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Matco Tools's written reviews are positive against 33% of U.S. Autoforce's.
Matco Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, U.S. Autoforce fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matco Tools | U.S. Autoforce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.1K ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 202 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matco Tools | U.S. Venture, Inc. |
Customer experience
Matco Tools
U.S. Autoforce
Bugs and requests
Matco Tools
Reported bugs
4 issues- Catalog not loading properly
- Payment issues and errors
- Unexpected logout and login problems
- Overlapping UI elements
Requested features
4 requests- Wishlist/favorites feature
- Improved catalog browsing
- Seamless integration with online account
- Ability to make payments directly in the app
U.S. Autoforce
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matco Tools
No in-app purchases
U.S. Autoforce
No in-app purchases
