# PSM: Pocket Service Manager

> Pocket service manager for automotive repair shop performance analysis. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Bateson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psm-pocket-service-manager/id851206601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Bateson](https://appshunter.io/developer/547075176)
- Category: Business, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-10
- Data updated: 2026-11-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psm-pocket-service-manager/id851206601/reviews.md

## What is PSM?

PSM: Pocket Service Manager puts the formulas every service manager needs in your pocket. Measure how your department is performing today, then see exactly what it takes to improve it.

THE MAGNIFICENT EIGHT
Eight numbers you control drive your department's net profit: clock hours, productivity, days worked, effective labor rate, attendance, number of techs, gross profit and expenses. Enter where your shop stands today, then tap + or – on any of them and watch your monthly and annual net change instantly. Small changes add up fast.

16 SERVICE FORMULAS
Labor & Productivity
• Effective Labor Rate
• Technician Productivity
• Technician Value
• Forecast Labor Hours

Profit & Forecasting
• Gross Profit %
• Net to Sales Ratio
• Absorption
• Forecast Labor Gross
• Tracking… Anything (project month-end from month-to-date)

Goals & Staffing
• Sales Needed to Break Even, or to hit your net goal
• How Many Techs Do I Need?
• Cost of Adding a Service Advisor
• Cost of a Non-Productive Foreman

Sales & Pricing
• Cost of Advertising
• Menu & Special Planning
• Potential Sales

BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU WORK
• Enter your shop's numbers once. ELR, GP %, tech count and more fill in across every tool.
• Results update as you type. No calculate button.
• Send results between tools, such as Technician Value into How Many Techs.
• See how each result is calculated, so you can teach it to your team.
• Share results by text or email.
• Goals built in for GP % and absorption.
• Works on iPhone, iPad and Apple silicon Macs.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your numbers stay on your device. No account, no ads, no tracking.

Created by a service manager with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Built for new service managers learning the business and veterans who want answers fast.

## Key features

- Calculate 16 key service formulas
- Track 8 profit-driving metrics
- Instant profit impact analysis
- Data syncs across all tools
- Share results via text/email
- Private by design, no tracking

## Is PSM safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess PSM.

## Is PSM legit?

PSM: Pocket Service Manager appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for PSM is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psm-pocket-service-manager/id851206601/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally!

*2017-07-27*

I have been looking for an already precalculated spreadsheet with formulas like this. I love that it's in an app!

## Frequently asked questions about PSM

### What are the main metrics PSM: Pocket Service Manager tracks?

PSM: Pocket Service Manager tracks eight key metrics that drive net profit: clock hours, productivity, days worked, effective labor rate, attendance, number of techs, gross profit, and expenses.

### How many service formulas are included in PSM: Pocket Service Manager?

The app includes 16 service formulas categorized into Labor & Productivity, Profit & Forecasting, Goals & Staffing, and Sales & Pricing.

### Does PSM: Pocket Service Manager have ads?

No, PSM: Pocket Service Manager is private by design and does not contain any advertisements.

### What devices is PSM: Pocket Service Manager compatible with?

PSM: Pocket Service Manager works on iPhone, iPad, and Apple silicon Macs.

### How often is PSM: Pocket Service Manager updated?

The latest version is 2.0.1, and the app was last updated on November 4, 2026, indicating regular updates.

### What is the user sentiment for PSM: Pocket Service Manager?

User sentiment appears to be very positive, with a rating of 5.0 stars from 3 ratings.

### Is PSM: Pocket Service Manager free to use?

Yes, PSM: Pocket Service Manager is available for free.

### Can I share results from PSM: Pocket Service Manager?

Yes, you can share results calculated within the app via text or email.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2026-11-04

Added screen shots for iPhone Duo and removed old screen shots for home button iPhones(some from 2012 were still there)

### 2.0 — 2026-11-03

Version 2.0 is a complete rebuild.

• All-new design for iPhone, iPad and Mac
• The Magnificent Eight: see how small changes to your shop's numbers move your net profit
• Enter your shop's numbers once and they fill in across every tool
• Results update as you type
• Send results from one tool to another
• See how every result is calculated
• Fixed: the Menu & Special tax calculation
• Fixed: blank fields no longer show errors

### 1.5 — 2015-11-21

updated formatting issues

### 1.4 — 2015-03-08

Added some data saving
Improved readability
7 C's recalculate automatically when any item is changed

### 1.3 — 2014-06-25

Added Absorption Calculation
Removed Ads

## More apps by Martin Bateson

- [Tire Pressure Correction](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tire-pressure-correction/id547075173)
- [Quake & Shake](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quake-and-shake/id6757167597)
- [Track Toolkit](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-toolkit/id6783976767)

All apps by Martin Bateson: https://appshunter.io/developer/547075176

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