Matco Tools vs Bumper to Bumper mobile
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/.
Bumper to Bumper mobile
Easily and securely order auto parts from your phone. Search for parts by number or vehicle, check real-time availability, and place orders with multiple suppliers. Syncs with your PC for a seamless experience.
- Place parts orders directly from mobile
- Search parts by number or vehicle
- View real-time availability
- Scan VIN with phone
- Syncs with PC
- Order from multiple suppliers
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Bumper to Bumper mobile is an easy and secure way to place your parts orders directly from your mobile phone, no matter where you are. The application allows you to search for your parts and display the prices as well as the real-time availability of these according to their number or by type of vehicle with the year, make and model. The easy navigation between different parts suppliers, the ability to scan the VIN with your phone, the synchronization of the solution between the mobile and your PC and the possibility of placing orders directly to one or more sites within a same seller are also features of the mobile app that make your purchases much easier.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Matco Tools at 4.7 against Bumper to Bumper mobile's 3.0. Matco Tools also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months). Bumper to Bumper mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Matco Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matco Tools has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Bumper to Bumper mobile's.
Matco Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, Bumper to Bumper mobile every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matco Tools | Bumper to Bumper mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 16 months |
| 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 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matco Tools | WHI Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
Matco Tools
Bumper to Bumper mobile
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
Bumper to Bumper mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matco Tools
No in-app purchases
Bumper to Bumper mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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