Matco Tools vs Bessey Tools
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/.
Bessey Tools
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Bessey Tools Metalworking – High performance Clamps, Shop floor Clamps, classiX™, C-Clamps, J Series Clamps, Auto-Adjust Toggle Clamps, Angle Clamps, Grip Pliers, Double Force All Steel Clamps, Vises, Industrial Magnets, Bearing heaters X4, Industrial Fluids & Compounds, Machine table clamps, Welding table clamps Woodworking - Malleable Cast Bar Clamps, Parallel and Case Clamps, Parallel Clamp Accessories, Auto-Adjust, Toggle Clamps, Lever Clamps, One hand light duty & clutch, C-Clamps, Angle and Miter Clamps, Strap Clamps, Spring Clamps, Edge Clamps, Grip Pliers, Pipe Clamps, Other Clamps, Special Flooring products Cutting Tools - Compound leverage snips, Speciality snips, Multi-purpose cutters, Folding utility kinves DIY Tools - Parallel and Case Clamps, Parallel Clamp Accessories, Malleable Cast Bar Clamps, Other Bar Clamps, Lever Clamps, C-Clamps, Angle Clamps, Spring Clamps, Edge Clamps, Pipe Clamps, Other Clamps, Strap Clamps, Snips & Knives BESSEY Tool GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-owned company, was founded in 1889. Internationally recognized as a world-class steel maker, the company first introduced their line of malleable cast iron bar clamps in 1936 and heat-treated, all steel L clamps in 1952. BESSEY has grown to be one of the largest hand tool clamp manufacturers in the world, distributing some 1300 different wood working and metal working clamp tools in more than 100 countries worldwide. BESSEY® cutting technologies represent a tradition in the manufacture of tin snips going back more than 80 years.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bessey Tools at 7.0 against Matco Tools's 14.0. 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.
| Parameter | Matco Tools | Bessey Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matco Tools | Lee's Tools |
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
Bessey Tools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matco Tools
No in-app purchases
Bessey Tools
No in-app purchases
Questions
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