Comparison

Advance Professional vs AutoZonePro Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Advance Professional

Scan vehicle barcodes to quickly retrieve VIN information and search for parts. Order directly through your professional account and access your assigned Parts Pro. Store scanned vehicle data for future use and upload it to your online account.

Highlights
  • Scan vehicle barcodes (VIN)
  • Search for parts
  • Order directly from the app
  • Access Professional Parts Pro
  • Store recent vehicles
  • Upload scanned data to online account
Features
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Advance Auto Parts® and Carquest® Professional customers can scan directly from a vehicle’s barcode (windshield or door mounted), search for parts, and order directly from the app using their secure Advance Professional account. The decoded VIN information will appear on their account’s "Previous Vehicles" list and be available to use for: - Capturing a vehicle’s detailed information, including year, make, model, and engine - Launching AdvancePro to find parts for scanned vehicles right from the app - Store recent vehicles scanned within the app itself - Upload the scanned data into your Advance Professional online account - Get fast, one-click access to your assigned Professional Parts Pro To look up parts or upload scanned vehicles to your Advance Professional account, you must be an active professional customer. Contact your nearest Advance Auto Parts® store or visit my.advancepro.com for information on starting a professional customer account or obtaining your online credentials. For support questions on the mobile Advance Professional app, contact Customer Service at 1-877-280-5965 during normal business hours. Don’t have a professional account? Download our DIY app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/advance-auto-parts/id1486902421?ls=1

About

AutoZonePro Mobile

Easily identify vehicles and order necessary parts with this professional tool. Features like VIN scanning and license plate decoding ensure order accuracy and speed. Access a full catalog and local store inventory to get the right parts quickly.

Highlights
  • VIN scanning
  • License plate decoder
  • Full parts catalog
  • Local store inventory
  • Account management
  • Payment submission
Features
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With the AutoZonePro's app, it’s easy to quickly identify your vehicle and order the parts your need. Identify and improve order accuracy by using features like VIN scanning or the license plate decoder to help order the right parts fast. It’s like having a Commercial Sales Manager in your pocket! Our app allows you to see our full catalog of parts while viewing extended inventory at the AutoZone stores in your area to ensure that you get the part needed to complete the job. Enjoy the following features while driving your business: Fast and Easy Vehicle Identification Using our VIN scan and license plate decoder tools, you can quickly identify and manage your vehicles. After using our mobile app to identify your vehicle they are automatically synced with your desktop. Easy Parts Lookup and Ordering Ordering on the go? The AutoZonePro Mobile app is the perfect tool for you to find the parts you need fast allowing you to focus on your customers. Manage Your Account View your account and submit a payment towards your balance. Conveniently add, edit, and remove payment methods too. It's quick, easy and secure! Available in English and Spanish for your convenience We make it easy to get the right part, at the right time and price at AutoZone. Must have an AutoZone Commercial account and an AutoZonePro.com login to use the AutoZonePro App. To sign up for an account, select Request Online Access on the log in page.

Screenshots

Advance Professional4 screens
AutoZonePro Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AutoZonePro Mobile at 4.8 against Advance Professional's 3.0. AutoZonePro Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Advance Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoZonePro Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoZonePro Mobile has 8.7K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Advance Professional's written reviews are positive against 45% of AutoZonePro Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advance Professional ships an update every 6 months, AutoZonePro Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Advance Professional versus AutoZonePro Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvance ProfessionalAutoZonePro Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (28 ratings)4.8 (8.7K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings288.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAdvance Auto PartsAutoZone, Inc.

Customer experience

Advance Professional

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative73.2%

AutoZonePro Mobile

All ratings8,684 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral3.7%
Negative51.4%

Bugs and requests

Advance Professional

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AutoZonePro Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to add vehicles to profile
  • Order submission issues
  • Pricing and inventory discrepancies
  • Compatibility problems on different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add vehicle compatibility information
  • Improve order tracking and communication
  • Integrate online and in-store ordering
  • Provide more detailed part information

In-app purchases

None

Advance Professional

No in-app purchases

None

AutoZonePro Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Advance Professional free?
Advance Professional is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoZonePro Mobile free?
AutoZonePro Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Advance Professional or AutoZonePro Mobile?
AutoZonePro Mobile is rated higher. Advance Professional averages 3.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while AutoZonePro Mobile averages 4.8 from 8.7K ratings.
Do Advance Professional or AutoZonePro Mobile have ads?
Advance Professional shows ads; AutoZonePro Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Advance Professional or AutoZonePro Mobile?
Advance Professional ships an update every 6 months, and AutoZonePro Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Advance Professional was updated on October 23, 2026 and AutoZonePro Mobile on October 29, 2026.

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