Best Car Maintenance Apps in 2026
Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 21 October 2026
Quick answer: The best car maintenance apps in 2026 are CarO for simple all-in-one tracking of services, fuel and costs; Drivvo for detailed expenses and fleets; CARFAX Car Care for free shop-reported service history in the US; Fuelly and Fuelio for fuel economy; Car Cave for one-time-purchase maintenance tracking; and My Car for a detailed logbook.
TL;DR
- CarO: services, fuel, reminders and costs in one simple app.
- CARFAX Car Care: free shop-reported history (US).
- Fuelly/Fuelio: best for MPG enthusiasts.
The best car maintenance apps keep your service history, remind you what's due and show what your car costs. We compared eight on what they track, platforms and pricing, using their live store listings. Disclosure: CarO is made by the team behind this site.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Platforms | Price model |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. CarO | Maintenance, fuel and costs for one or several cars in one simple app | iPhone, Android | Free with ads; optional in-app purchases (iOS lists Monthly $0.99, Yearly $7.99) |
| 2. Drivvo | Detailed expense, fuel and service tracking, including fleets and rideshare income | iPhone, Android, web sync | Free with ads; in-app purchases |
| 3. CARFAX Car Care | Free service history pulled from participating shops (US/Canada) | iPhone, Android | Free; no in-app purchases listed |
| 4. Fuelly | MPG tracking with a long-running online community | iPhone (Android via a web-app launcher) | Free; Premium subscription on iOS |
| 5. Simply Auto | Android users who want GPS/Bluetooth trip logs plus maintenance | Android, iPhone | Free with ads; Gold/Platinum upgrades |
| 6. Fuelio | Fuel economy tracking and gas prices | Android, iPhone | Free; Fuelio Premium for expenses and reminders |
| 7. Car Cave | Maintenance-only tracking with one-time payment | iPhone | Pay once; no subscription |
| 8. My Car (KineApps) | Detailed logbook with MPG, L/100km and web access | iPhone, Android, web | Free; premium options |
Checked 21 October 2026. Prices and features change; check the store listing before you download.
How we chose
We looked at each app's current App Store and Google Play listings on 21 October 2026: what it tracks, platforms, pricing model, how recently it was updated, and who it's built for. We didn't accept payment for placement. CarO is our own app, so we've listed it first but tried to be specific about where other apps are a better fit. Store ratings change constantly, so we don't rank on them.
The apps in detail
1. CarO
Best for: Maintenance, fuel and costs for one or several cars in one simple app. Platforms: iPhone, Android. Price: Free with ads; optional in-app purchases (iOS lists Monthly $0.99, Yearly $7.99).
Fuel log with cost, odometer, MPG and a next-refuel estimate; maintenance log (oil, tires, brakes, inspections, repairs); reminders for oil changes, inspections and other services; expenses and income per day and per distance; manual trip and route log with frequent places; reports and charts; multiple cars and drivers, each driver on a separate account. Cloud backup and CSV export.
Watch out for: New app, so few store ratings yet. No automatic GPS trip tracking and no OBD connection. Check the store listing for what Premium includes .
2. Drivvo
Best for: Detailed expense, fuel and service tracking, including fleets and rideshare income. Platforms: iPhone, Android, web sync. Price: Free with ads; in-app purchases.
Logs refuelling with consumption per fill-up, expenses, services and income; reminders by mileage or date; sync between phone and computer; fleet features; EV charging support.
Watch out for: Lots of features can feel busy; the free version shows ads.
3. CARFAX Car Care
Best for: Free service history pulled from participating shops (US/Canada). Platforms: iPhone, Android. Price: Free; no in-app purchases listed.
Service history from reporting shops, maintenance alerts, recall alerts, repair cost estimates, shop reviews and an estimated value. Formerly myCARFAX.
Watch out for: Works best in the US where shops report to CARFAX; less useful for DIY records or detailed cost tracking.
4. Fuelly
Best for: MPG tracking with a long-running online community. Platforms: iPhone (Android via a web-app launcher). Price: Free; Premium subscription on iOS.
MPG and fuel tracking, service reminders, sync with Fuelly.com, many unit options.
Watch out for: iOS app last updated June 2024; on Android, the listing is only a launcher for the web app, last updated 2014.
5. Simply Auto
Best for: Android users who want GPS/Bluetooth trip logs plus maintenance. Platforms: Android, iPhone. Price: Free with ads; Gold/Platinum upgrades.
Fuel, service and expense logs, trip logging with GPS or Bluetooth auto-start, cloud backup.
Watch out for: iOS app last updated March 2022; Android last updated October 2024.
6. Fuelio
Best for: Fuel economy tracking and gas prices. Platforms: Android, iPhone. Price: Free; Fuelio Premium for expenses and reminders.
Fuel log with automatic economy, charts, gas station prices, CarPlay, seller's report. Premium adds maintenance, insurance and other costs, reminders and receipt scanning.
Watch out for: Maintenance reminders and full expense tracking require Premium on iOS.
7. Car Cave
Best for: Maintenance-only tracking with one-time payment. Platforms: iPhone. Price: Pay once; no subscription.
Service tracking by mileage, time or both, reminders, service history reports, receipt scanning, sharing cars with family.
Watch out for: Focused on maintenance rather than fuel logs or trip records.
8. My Car (KineApps)
Best for: Detailed logbook with MPG, L/100km and web access. Platforms: iPhone, Android, web. Price: Free; premium options.
Fuel consumption in mpg, L/100km and km/L; services, repairs, tires, insurance, tolls; trips; receipt photos; charts.
Watch out for: Lots of options to set up.
Which app should you choose?
- One app for everything, multiple cars: CarO or Drivvo.
- Free US service history without typing: CARFAX Car Care.
- Fuel economy obsessive: Fuelly, Fuelio or My Car.
- Maintenance only, no subscription: Car Cave.
- A business fleet: see fleet maintenance apps.
Not sure what to track? Start with how to keep track of car maintenance and the free maintenance schedule tool. Head-to-heads: CarO vs Drivvo, CarO vs Fuelly, CarO vs CARFAX Car Care, CarO vs Simply Auto.
Download CarO free on the App Store or Google Play. Free with ads; optional in-app purchases.
Sources
- App Store: CarO・Car Care・Maintenance log: apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Google Play: Car Maintenance Tracker - CarO: play.google.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- App Store: Drivvo - Car Expense Tracker: apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Google Play: Drivvo - Car Expense Tracker: play.google.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- App Store: CARFAX Car Care: apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- Google Play: CARFAX Car Care App: play.google.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- CARFAX Support: What is CARFAX Car Care?: support.carfax.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- App Store: Fuelly: MPG & Service Tracker: apps.apple.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
- AAA: Time-Stamped Car Maintenance Checklist: www.aaa.com (accessed 21 October 2026)
Disclaimer: CarO and this website give general car-care information, not professional advice. Maintenance intervals and specifications vary by vehicle, so always follow your owner's manual and a qualified mechanic. Mileage and cost figures are estimates; check local tax rules before using any log for deductions.
FAQ
Is there an app for car maintenance?
Yes. Apps like CarO, Drivvo, CARFAX Car Care, Fuelly and Car Cave log services and remind you what's due.
What is the best free car maintenance app?
CARFAX Car Care is free with no in-app purchases and pulls service history from US shops. CarO and Drivvo are free with ads and optional upgrades.
Which car maintenance app works on iPhone and Android?
CarO, Drivvo, CARFAX Car Care, Simply Auto, Fuelio and My Car have apps on both. Fuelly's Android listing is only a web-app launcher.
Can a car maintenance app connect to my car?
Most, including CarO, don't read data from the car. You log services yourself. CARFAX Car Care imports records from participating shops.
Do car maintenance apps track fuel too?
Many do. CarO, Drivvo, Fuelly, Fuelio and My Car all include fuel logs.
Track this in CarO
CarO is a free car maintenance tracker app for iPhone and Android that keeps a full service history, reminds you about oil changes and inspections by mileage or date, and logs fuel fill-ups with MPG, odometer readings and car expenses for every vehicle you own. Logs are stored in the cloud and can be exported as CSV.
