aCar alternative: AutoMate vs aCar
You chose aCar because it kept your data on the phone, and the forced Fuelly account changed that.
Compared on 24 October 2026. aCar on Google Play that day: 1.93 stars from about 21,000 ratings, 1M+ installs, last updated 23 January 2025. Owned by Fuelly.
Side by side
| Feature | AutoMate | aCar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No subscription. | Ads, with in-app purchases from $0.99 to $14.99 |
| Ads | None | Yes. Reviewers say a paid Pro unlock keeps resetting to ads. |
| Account | Not needed | Fuelly account sign-in |
| Last update | Regular updates through 2026 | 23 January 2025 |
| Backup | A backup file you save and restore yourself. No cloud sync. | Fuelly cloud sync. A 2025 review says local restore no longer works. |
| Vehicle limit | None | A limit was added, per a 2026 review |
| Dark mode | Yes | Asked for by users |
Where aCar is better
- If you also use Fuelly on other devices, aCar keeps everything in that one account.
- Years of features and statistics that long-time users still describe as clear.
Where AutoMate is better
- No account, ever. Your records stay on your phone.
- No ads and no in-app purchase to lose.
- Maintained, with regular updates through 2026.
- Restore from your own backup file whenever you like.
“The primary feature I enjoyed was having my data offline, and not synced to a cloud.”
What switching involves
There is no aCar importer yet. Import is coming, with no date. Until then, start fresh with today’s odometer and your reminders, and keep your aCar export for the old records.
Sources
aCar facts come from its Google Play listing and its Play and App Store reviews, collected on 24 October 2026. Review complaints describe what reviewers reported, not something we tested. Prices are in US dollars and can change. AutoMate facts describe the current Android app. Spotted something out of date? Tell the developer.