Matco Tools vs TRUCKPARTSMART
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/.
TRUCKPARTSMART
A marketplace for buying and selling new and used truck parts. Connect directly with buyers and sellers nationwide, list your parts, or post requests to receive offers from suppliers. Facilitates seamless transactions and communication for truck owners, drivers, mechanics, and dealers.
- Buy and sell truck parts
- Advanced search filters
- List extra parts instantly
- Post part requests
- Receive multiple offers
- In-app chat and communication
- List repair services
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Find & Sell Truck Parts Faster with TRUCKPARTSMART! TRUCKPARTSMART is your one-stop marketplace for buying and selling truck parts—new and used. Whether you’re a fleet owner, truck driver, mechanic, or truck parts dealer, our platform makes it easier to connect directly with trusted sellers and buyers nationwide. * Easily Buy & Sell - Search for specific truck parts with advanced filters. - List your extra truck parts and reach buyers instantly. - Save time and money by cutting out the middleman. * HOTLINE Feature - Get What You Need Fast! - Post your part requests and let sellers reach out to you. - Get multiple offers from suppliers to compare price, location & condition. * Seamless Transactions & Communication - Use our in-app chat, email, or phone call to connect with sellers/buyers. - Choose secure Stripe payments or negotiate direct deals. * Service Listings for Truck Owners & Repair Shops - Mechanics and repair professionals can list their services. - Connect with truck repair experts in your area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TRUCKPARTSMART at 100% against Matco Tools's 35%. TRUCKPARTSMART also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Matco Tools's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 4). 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.
TRUCKPARTSMART holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Matco Tools has 5.2K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of TRUCKPARTSMART's.
Matco Tools ships an update every 6 weeks, TRUCKPARTSMART every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matco Tools | TRUCKPARTSMART |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.2K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Matco Tools | Unicode LLC |
Customer experience
Matco Tools
TRUCKPARTSMART
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
TRUCKPARTSMART
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matco Tools
No in-app purchases
TRUCKPARTSMART
No in-app purchases
Questions
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