Simply Auto alternative: AutoMate vs Simply Auto
You like Simply Auto’s design, but cloud sync stopped working for you and the app has not been updated in two years.
Compared on 24 October 2026. Simply Auto on Google Play that day: 4.47 stars from about 24,000 ratings, 500K+ installs, last Android update 10 October 2024 (version 53.7).
Side by side
| Feature | AutoMate | Simply Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. No subscription. | Free with ads; Gold and Platinum in-app purchases from $1.49 to $29.99 |
| Ads | None | Yes |
| Last Android update | Regular updates through 2026 | 10 October 2024 |
| Sync | A backup file you save and restore yourself. No cloud sync. | Cloud and household sync. Reviews since 2025 say it often fails. |
| Several services due at once | Each reminder notifies on its own | A 2026 review says only one of them is notified |
| Electric vehicles | Yes (kWh) | Users ask for an electric fuel type |
| Phones | Android | Android and iPhone (last iPhone update March 2022) |
Where Simply Auto is better
- Household sync between two phones, when it works. AutoMate has no sync at all.
- An iPhone app, though it has not been updated since March 2022.
- A design and maintenance countdowns that long-time users still praise.
Where AutoMate is better
- It is maintained. Simply Auto’s last Android update was in October 2024.
- No ads and nothing to buy.
- Electric vehicles are supported, with kWh charging.
- Your records live on your phone, so there is no sync service to break.
“The Cloud sync is not working.”
What switching involves
There is no Simply Auto importer yet. Import is coming, with no date. Until then, start fresh with today’s odometer and your reminders, and keep your Simply Auto export for the old records.
Sources
Simply Auto 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 Spotted something out of date?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.