CarGurus: Used & New Cars: iPhone vs Android
CarGurus: Used & New Cars gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
CarGurus: Used & New Cars by CarGurus is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Auto & Vehicles FreeCarGurus: Used & New Cars at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
CarGurus is a free mobile platform for consumers to research, compare, and purchase new or used vehicles while also offering tools for selling cars and securing financing. The app maintains strong visibility in the Auto & Vehicles category across major English-speaking markets, ranking #4 in the US, #3 in GB, and #2 in CA free charts.
Similar apps: Autotrader, Cars.com, Edmunds
App Store
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Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.33, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CarGurus: Used & New Cars downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where CarGurus: Used & New Cars's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CarGurus: Used & New Cars makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.9 ★ | 671k |
| Google Play | 4.8 ★ | 243k 12k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 914k |
What users say about CarGurus: Used & New Cars
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app's ease of use and comprehensive dealership listings for finding deals. However, significant complaints focus on aggressive notification spam, broken location/postcode input fields, and unreliable dealer offers.
Mostly positive (79% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and not being useful.
What people like
- Ease of use: “they make it easier to buy cars”
- Features & content: “Always has the best selection”
- Price & subscription: “good cars at a good price wow a lot of cars all 👍”
- Useful: “Very helpful through the internet”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Sucks was working now saying doesn't work with your phone”
- Useful: “I do not recommend this site!”
- Privacy & data: “Sends spam on inquires about car”
About CarGurus: Used & New Cars
Discover and compare new, used, and certified pre-owned cars in one place. Search with detailed filters, set real-time price alerts, check transparent deal ratings, and verify car history. Spend less time searching across sites and have confidence in every step of the car shopping journey.
KNOW YOU’RE GETTING A FAIR PRICE
See deal ratings, price history, days on lot, and comparable cars so you know how a car’s price compares to the market. When you’re ready, contact the dealer to confirm availability, pricing, and next steps with a few taps.
FIND THE RIGHT CARS FASTER
Access powerful filters or search in your own words to get your top matches across millions of sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans, EVs, and more. Turn on real-time alerts and get price drops to get new matches while you go about your day.
GET THE FULL STORY ON EVERY CAR
See car history, dealer reviews, and full car details in one place so there are fewer surprises later. Need a second opinion? See your top picks side-by-side and get an expert pros and cons breakdown of each listing.
NAVIGATE THE DEALERSHIP CONFIDENTLY
Use Dealership Mode to pull up inventory right from the lot, double-check the details, and estimate your all-in price as you work out your offer. Discussing a trade-in? Get instant offers to see what your car is really worth before you sell your car.
Download the CarGurus app and join the millions of shoppers who use CarGurus to find cars for sale and get great car deals.
CarGurus: Used & New Cars iPhone
CarGurus: Used & New Cars gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
CarGurus: Used & New Cars is #49 in Shopping Free in United States and charting in 3 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Shopping FreeCarGurus: Used & New Cars on the App Store
App details
CarGurus: Used & New Cars downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where CarGurus: Used & New Cars's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CarGurus: Used & New Cars makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingFree | #49 |
 United Kingdom | ShoppingFree | #38 |
| Canada | ShoppingFree | #30 |
| United Kingdom | All AppsFree | #187 |
Apps near CarGurus: Used & New Cars on the chart
Shopping Free, around #49.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
About CarGurus: Used & New Cars
Discover and compare new, used, and certified pre-owned cars in one place. Search with detailed filters, set real-time price alerts, check transparent deal ratings, and verify car history. Spend less time searching across sites and have confidence in every step of the car shopping journey.
KNOW YOU’RE GETTING A FAIR PRICE
See deal ratings, price history, days on lot, and comparable cars so you know how a car’s price compares to the market. When you’re ready, contact the dealer to confirm availability, pricing, and next steps with a few taps.
FIND THE RIGHT CARS FASTER
Access powerful filters or search in your own words to get your top matches across millions of sedans, pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans, EVs, and more. Turn on real-time alerts and get price drops to get new matches while you go about your day.
GET THE FULL STORY ON EVERY CAR
See car history, dealer reviews, and full car details in one place so there are fewer surprises later. Need a second opinion? See your top picks side-by-side and get an expert pros and cons breakdown of each listing.
NAVIGATE THE DEALERSHIP CONFIDENTLY
Use Dealership Mode to pull up inventory right from the lot, double-check the details, and estimate your all-in price as you work out your offer. Discussing a trade-in? Get instant offers to see what your car is really worth before you sell your car.
Download the CarGurus app and join the millions of shoppers who use CarGurus to find cars for sale and get great car deals.
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CarGurus: Used & New Cars Android
CarGurus: Used & New Cars gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
CarGurus: Used & New Cars is #4 in Auto & Vehicles Free on Google Play in United States and charting in 3 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Auto & Vehicles FreeCarGurus: Used & New Cars at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
CarGurus is a free mobile platform for consumers to research, compare, and purchase new or used vehicles while also offering tools for selling cars and securing financing. The app maintains strong visibility in the Auto & Vehicles category across major English-speaking markets, ranking #4 in the US, #3 in GB, and #2 in CA free charts.
Similar apps: Autotrader, Cars.com, Edmunds
CarGurus: Used & New Cars on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v2.33, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
CarGurus: Used & New Cars downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where CarGurus: Used & New Cars's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How CarGurus: Used & New Cars makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Auto & VehiclesFree | #4 |
| United Kingdom | Auto & VehiclesFree | #3 |
| Canada | Auto & VehiclesFree | #2 |
| Canada | All AppsFree | #179 |
Apps near CarGurus: Used & New Cars on the chart
Auto & Vehicles Free, around #4.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about CarGurus: Used & New Cars
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app's ease of use and comprehensive dealership listings for finding deals. However, significant complaints focus on aggressive notification spam, broken location/postcode input fields, and unreliable dealer offers.
Mostly positive (79% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and not being useful.
What people like
- Ease of use: “they make it easier to buy cars”
- Features & content: “Always has the best selection”
- Price & subscription: “good cars at a good price wow a lot of cars all 👍”
- Useful: “Very helpful through the internet”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Sucks was working now saying doesn't work with your phone”
- Useful: “I do not recommend this site!”
- Privacy & data: “Sends spam on inquires about car”
About CarGurus: Used & New Cars
CAR BUYING YOUR WAY
Deal Ratings You Can Trust:
View deal ratings generated from thousands of details—price, history, reviews, location— so you know what’s “great” or “overpriced.” So when you see a good deal, it actually is.
Unbiased Information:
See accident history, owner count, days on lot, price drops, and more. No digging required.
Real Time Alerts:
Be the first to know about price drops or new deals that match your search.
Start Online, Test Drive Before You Buy:
Calculate your budget, get an instant offer for your trade-in, find financing, and schedule a test drive from the app.
Finance in Advance:
Pre-qualify for financing to get real rates and see estimated monthly payment - without impacting your credit score.*
CAR SELLING YOUR WAY
Compare offers in minutes:
Get multiple offers instantly, choose how to sell, and get paid fast.
Know your car’s value:
Use our valuation tool to see your car’s value and track changes with monthly updates in your inbox.
CarGurus takes the guesswork out of car shopping—so you can feel good about every decision, whether you're buying, selling, or just browsing.
*Financing not completed on CarGurus’ site and is subject to your agreed T&C’s with a participating lender