DentMate vs EstVis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DentMate
This app streamlines the creation of professional paintless dent repair estimates and invoices for mobile devices. It features a user-friendly interface with tools for panel selection, damage assessment, and client management, eliminating the need for paper forms.
- Create PDR estimates and invoices
- Splat diagrams for panel selection
- Wireless printing
- Hail and large dent estimating
- VIN scanning and lookup
- Cloud data storage
- Digital signature collection
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Mobile PDR Estimate Software by DentMate - Serves paintless dent repair professionals by helping them create PDR Hail & Dent estimates using mobile devices. Get rid of the paper, and deliver professional PDR Estimates/Invoices for your company. Features: Easy-to-learn Interface Splat diagrams for easy panel selection Airprint/Wireless printing Hail Damage Estimating Large Dent/Crease Estimating R&I / Replacement Pricing Contacts Lists Attach photos to estimates Retail and Wholesale estimates Walk-the-lot Approvals One-Click Addons (Glue Pull, HSS, etc) VIN Scanning/Lookup Upcharges for Glue Pull & Aluminum Panels Price Overrides Cloud Data Storage Professional estimates w/your logo Search/View previous estimates Create Estimates, Invoices, or Supplements Phone & Tablet support Collect digital signatures Create statements for whole clients Customizable Matrix
EstVis
This app streamlines auto body shop operations by automating repair processes, managing workflow, and optimizing business efficiency. It integrates with estimating systems, facilitates parts ordering, and handles electronic paperwork for a seamless customer experience.
- Workflow control and management
- Business bottleneck identification
- Estimate import and VIN scanning
- Visual staff assignment
- Contactless service and e-paperwork
- Quick parts ordering
- Automatic repair notifications
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The client for EstVis software – one-stop solution that automates and optimizes repair business processes in the body shop, making it easier to deliver high-quality services to your customers. Key features: 1. Control and Manage Workflow at the Body Shop Control and manage current issues at the body shop. The feature allows to stay on top of all ongoing projects, ensuring that everything is running smoothly. Whether it's tracking the progress of a repair job, monitoring the availability of staff or managing the workflow, EstVis provides all-in-one solution that makes it easy to control the body shop's operations. 2. Reveal Bottlenecks and Optimize Your Business By automating various processes and streamlining operations, the app helps to reveal bottlenecks and optimize your business. Whether it's tracking the progress of a repair job, managing the workflow or ordering parts, EstVis provides real-time insights and analytics that help you make informed decisions and drive your business forward. 3. Estimate Repairs Integration EstVis is the ultimate solution for automating the estimating process in your auto repair business. Automatically import cases from the most common estimating systems like CCC, Mitchell and Audatex. Fill in the model, make and year using the built-in VIN scanner. Add the client’s information in one step by scanning the driver's licence. Keep the estimate documentation process simple: take photos of the damage, add preliminary photos and photos for estimate lines, invoices, and vehicle completion reports. Get diagnostic reports automatically imported directly into the case folder on your drive due to the OBDII scanner integration. You can also add notes and special instructions for the repair, making it easier for your technicians to complete the job. 4. Convenient and Visual Staff Assignment EstVis makes it easy to assign staff like estimators, bodytechs, painters and others to various tasks and repair orders. With its intuitive interface and visual schedule and the whole process representation, body shop managers can quickly and easily assign staff, ensuring that all jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards. 5. Contactless Service, Electronic Paperwork & Work Authorizations The feature allows customers to complete all necessary paperwork and authorizations without having to visit the body shop in person, allowing you to start repairing faster and providing a more convenient experience for customers. 6. Quick Parts Ordering Finding and ordering the cheapest parts from vendors can be challenging, but with Estvis you have access to a database of suppliers and pricing information, so you can find the best deals and pre-order parts with just a few clicks. This not only saves you money but also ensures that your parts are always in stock and readily available for delivery. 7. Automatic Notifications During Repair Process To keep customers informed throughout the repair process, EstVis also keeps your clients updated on the progress of their repair job, providing peace of mind and ensuring that they are always in the loop. 8. One-Touch Insurer's Documentation Upload EstVis makes it easy to upload documentation to insurers. With just one touch, body shop managers can upload all necessary documentation, clearly described and optimized in accordance with the insurer's specific requirements and guidelines reducing the risk of errors. 9. Billing & Invoicing Invoicing and billing are also made simple with EstVis. You can quickly generate invoices and process payments, streamlining your financial processes and saving you time and effort. 10. Automatic Follow-Up, Rating Requests, and Up-Sales Software also automates the follow-up process, making it easy for body shop managers to stay in touch with customers and request ratings and up-sales. This feature alone brings an average of $800 for every $100k of sales, helps to build long-lasting relationships with customers and drive repeat business.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EstVis at 4.8 against DentMate's 4.4. EstVis also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). DentMate's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EstVis holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 25 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
DentMate ships an update every 2 months, EstVis every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DentMate | EstVis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 179 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brad Andersen | AK American Investments LLC |
Customer experience
DentMate
EstVis
In-app purchases
DentMate
No in-app purchases
EstVis
No in-app purchases









