Comparison

DentMate vs HailMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

HailMate

Features
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HailMate is a cloud-based operations platform built for the Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) technicians and hail storm operators. Designed for technicians, contractors, repair managers and growing teams, HailMate helps you manage the entire repair workflow from first contact through to completion. Accessible from mobile, tablet and desktop, HailMate keeps your team connected in the field, in the workshop and across multiple storm events with real-time access to jobs, quotes, photos and workflow progress. Use HailMate to create quotes, manage jobs, track repair stages, organise photos, handle team workflows and keep your operation moving whether you are on-site or at your desk. Key features include: • Cloud-based access Access your business data securely from mobile, tablet or desktop so your team can work from anywhere. • Job and repair management Create and manage repair jobs with clear workflow stages, status tracking and detailed job records. • Mobile and desktop quote tool Build quotes in the field or review and manage them later from desktop. • Team management Assign jobs, manage team members and keep technicians, subcontractors and admins aligned. • Photo and documentation capture Store job photos, damage records and supporting documentation in one place for better visibility and accountability. • Scheduling and workflow tracking Track appointments, inspections, repair progress and completion stages across your operation. • Business and contractor flexibility Support different operating structures including sole operators, subcontractors and lead contractors with team-based workflows. • Invoicing and operational visibility Keep important customer, vehicle and repair information connected so your team can move faster and reduce admin. • Built for hail and PDR workflows HailMate is purpose-built for the real-world needs of hail repair and paintless dent repair businesses—not generic job management software. Whether you are running a single mobile repair setup or coordinating a larger team during storm season, HailMate gives you a central cloud platform to manage jobs, people and progress with less friction. HailMate helps repair businesses stay organised, move faster and deliver a more professional customer experience across field and office operations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hailmate.com/privacy

Screenshots

DentMate2 screens
HailMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DentMate at none against HailMate's 3. DentMate also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). HailMate's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HailMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. DentMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DentMate ships an update every 2 months, HailMate every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DentMate versus HailMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDentMateHailMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB161 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrad AndersenAlexander Connor

In-app purchases

None

DentMate

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HailMate

Subscriptions3
  • HailMate Starter14 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • HailMate Pro14 Days trial$79.001 Month
  • HailMate Operator14 Days trial$229.001 Month

Questions

Is DentMate free?
DentMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HailMate free?
HailMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DentMate or HailMate have ads?
Neither DentMate nor HailMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DentMate or HailMate?
DentMate ships an update every 2 months, and HailMate every 3 days. Most recently, DentMate was updated on October 2, 2026 and HailMate on October 6, 2026.

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