Why Trackara

What does Trackara actually do?

Trackara is one app that covers OBD2 scanning over Bluetooth, mileage- and date-based reminders, expense and budget tracking, and a task planner for multi-step jobs (brake jobs, full restorations, whatever). Unlimited vehicles on a single account. $3.99/month or $29.99/year (about $2.50/month effective). Runs on iPhone, iPad, and Android.

How does Trackara compare to CARFAX Car Care?

CARFAX Car Care is free and decent for basic reminders plus vehicle history lookups. It doesn't read OBD2 codes, doesn't track expenses, and doesn't handle multi-step projects. For $3.99/month Trackara covers all of that plus unlimited vehicles. If reminders are all you need, CARFAX is fine. If you also want diagnostics, budgets, or a build log, you'll end up downloading something else anyway.

What app reads OBD2 codes and tracks maintenance together?

Trackara. Pair an ELM327 Bluetooth scanner, pull DTCs and live PIDs, and dump the finding straight into a repair task on the same vehicle. No jumping between Torque Pro and a separate maintenance log. See the step-by-step OBD2 scanning guide.

Does Trackara work on Android?

Yes. Same features on iOS and Android, same price. Get it on the App Store or Google Play.

What app is good for tracking a classic car restoration?

Trackara handles multi-year builds. The task planner breaks a frame-off into step-by-step jobs you can pause and pick back up. The expense log keeps a running total per project across parts, labor, paint, and fab work. Photos attach at each stage. Built with Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, 911, Supra, E30, Skyline, and RX-7 builds in mind.

What's the difference between Trackara and Trackara Pro?

Trackara (this site) is for car owners tracking their own vehicles. Trackara Pro is a separate product for mobile mechanics running a business. Pro adds invoicing, signed work orders, client management, IRS-compliant mileage, parts inventory, and time tracking. If you're charging customers, you want Pro. If you're maintaining your own cars, you want this one.

How does Trackara compare to AUTOsist?

AUTOsist is a fleet-leaning maintenance tracker with solid reminders. It doesn't read OBD2 codes and isn't built around long-term project work. Trackara adds Bluetooth OBD2, phase-based project tracking, and a more detailed expense engine at a similar price. AUTOsist is fine if reminders are all you need; Trackara is closer to what enthusiasts and DIY owners actually want.

How does Trackara compare to Torque Pro or OBD Fusion?

Torque Pro and OBD Fusion are great at displaying live OBD2 data. Neither one keeps a maintenance history, tracks expenses, or plans jobs. Trackara saves every scan with timestamp and mileage, and links DTCs to the repair task you spin off from them. Diagnostics and maintenance in one place instead of two apps.

How does Trackara compare to Fuelly or Drivvo?

Fuelly and Drivvo are fuel-log apps. Excellent at MPG tracking. They don't read OBD2 codes, don't manage projects, and don't do detailed maintenance planning. Trackara logs fuel expenses too, alongside the rest of ownership.

How much does Trackara cost?

$3.99 per month or $29.99 per year (about $2.50/month effective, saving 37%). Every feature is included: unlimited vehicles, OBD2 over Bluetooth, the task planner, reminders, and expenses & budgets. No tiers, no per-vehicle charges, no paywalls. Same price on iOS and Android.

Is my vehicle data private?

Yes. We don't sell user data and we don't share it with third parties. Information is encrypted in transit and at rest. Export or delete everything from the account settings, anytime. Full privacy policy.

What OBD2 scanner works with Trackara?

Any ELM327-compatible Bluetooth adapter. Reliable picks: BAFX 34t5 (~$20), Veepeak Mini (~$18), Kiwi 3 (~$100), or OBDLink MX+ (~$140, most reliable on iOS). Skip the unbranded $5 clones; they routinely fail to pair with newer iPhones.