# Matco Tools

> Keep a mobile tool store in your pocket with the Industry First Matco Tools App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.matcotools.mobile.catalog](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.matcotools.mobile.catalog)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.matcotools.mobile.catalog`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matco Tools
- **Category:** SHOPPING
- **Downloads:** 211,385
- **Rating:** 2.99 / 5 (497 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.10.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-16
- **First published:** 2014-07-30
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matcotools.mobile.catalog)
- **Website:** [http://www.matcotools.com](http://www.matcotools.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.matcotools.com/customercare/privacy-policy/](https://www.matcotools.com/customercare/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The Matco Tools App revolutionizes how professional mechanics and auto enthusiasts access top-tier automotive tools. Offering over 13,000 premium tools, this patented app allows users to connect with their local Matco Tools distributor in real-time, providing seamless communication beyond weekly tool truck visits. 

Users can quickly purchase the precise tools needed mid-job, check real-time inventory, and submit warranty requests for broken tools directly within the app. Account management is simplified through easy payment handling and order history tracking, all unified between app and tool truck data. Exclusive deals, products, and promotions are regularly featured, underscoring Matco's commitment to service, trust, and delivering results since 1979. Note that tool truck integration features require an active Matco distributor connection.

## Rankings

- #155,448 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.matcotools.mobile.catalog.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The reviews center on reliability gaps: frequent login/authentication failures, catalog loading woes, and distributor/account management friction. Users also report slow performance and occasional crashes, plus incomplete core features like paying bills or purchasing tools. A minority praises the app when it works, noting useful account views and tool-search capabilities, and some mention stability improvements in updates. Overall sentiment is dominated by reliability issues that hinder everyday use.

### Pros

- Useful features when the app works: access to PSA and truck account details.
- Ability to search tools and obtain actual tool serial numbers to share with reps.
- Positive user experiences when it runs without major issues (e.g., claims like 'Great app' and 'haven't had any issues yet').
- Some users note stability improvements in updates and ongoing efforts to fix glitches.

### Cons

- Frequent login/authentication failures and password/reset issues (e.g., 'login doesn't work', 'credentials not valid', 'no data found' errors).
- Catalog loading problems: catalog not loading, inaccessible, crashes or white screens, and weekly specials not updating.
- Distributor/account management friction: need to link a distributor, difficulty changing distributor information, repeated distributor prompts at login.
- General performance and reliability problems: slow, clunky app, crashes, and update-induced instability.
- Incomplete core functionality: inability to buy tools in-app, pay bills, update account details, or manage wishlist consistently.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.matcotools.mobile.catalog)