MRT Mobile Solutions vs Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MRT Mobile Solutions
Streamline retread operations with paperless work orders, mobile shipping, and efficient casing receiving. Utilize your mobile device's camera or a Bluetooth scanner to quickly manage casings and sync data with the BIB TREAD Next system.
- Paperless work order creation
- Mobile shipping of casings
- Efficient casing receiving
- Barcode scanning via camera or Bluetooth
- Seamless integration with BIB TREAD Next
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Michelin Mobile Solutions (MMS) provides users with a full mobile experience seamlessly integrated with the BIB TREAD Next retread application. The application works in 3 main areas: 1. Work Order Creation Work Order Creation allows you to create paperless retread work orders using your mobile device. No more paper work orders! By using the camera on your phone or by connecting a Bluetooth scanner, you can scan Barcodes and quickly add casings to be instantly synced to the BIB TREAD Next system. 2. Mobile Shipping Mobile Shipping allows you to ship casings on approved pack lists by using your mobile device. No more stationary and/or bulky posts with cords to worry about! By using your phone or tablet, you can use the camera on your phone or a Bluetooth scanner to easily scan casings onto a pack list. Casings can then easily be approved and shipped to any dealer or customer location. 3. Mobile Receiving Mobile Receiving is an easy way to receive casings into the plant or commercial store. By using the camera on your phone or by using a Bluetooth scanner, casings can easily be received.
Direct
Access critical vehicle repair information directly from your mobile device. Quickly diagnose issues, find confirmed fixes, and view detailed procedures and diagrams to expedite repairs. Save time and improve accuracy with instant access to a vast database of automotive knowledge.
- VIN scanning for quick vehicle loading
- Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes
- Color wiring diagrams
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) access
- Labor times and procedures
- Recall notices and TSBs
- Save unlimited vehicles
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Direct-Hit® Mobile brings trusted repair guidance right to the vehicle, eliminating wasted steps and driving technician efficiency and satisfaction. By combining Official OEM manuals directly from the manufacturer, technician-validated fixes, and mobile-first intelligent search, DHM delivers a complete repair experience in the palm of a technician’s hand. Search for information on your mobile device to diagnose challenging issues and repair vehicles faster on the first attempt. Access key repair information directly from your phone or tablet. Forget about remembering detailed procedures or waiting for lengthy printouts—everything you need is on your mobile device. Scan VINs using your device’s camera to quickly load vehicle information and get started on the repair. Only Direct Hit® has more than 3 million confirmed fixes developed with insights from master technicians. Key Features of Direct-Hit Mobile by Identifix: - Official OEM Shop Manuals straight from the manufacturer, including Pin-Out & Connector Views, Exploded View Diagrams, links to Locations & Connector Face, expanded Procedures and Specifications coverage - Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes: Easy access to Identifix’s Hotline Archives, including confirmed and potential fixes, test procedures, technician comments, and easy navigation to relevant content - Quick-Hits: View consolidated lists of key Specifications content for particular types of repairs, including Quick Service, Fluid Capacity, A/C, Brakes, Drivetrain, and Tightening Torque - Wiring Diagrams: Visualize wiring diagrams - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Access comprehensive DTC information and troubleshooting - Body Shop repair content - Parts and Labor Times: Get detailed labor times and OEM parts for specific repair procedures - Related Part Numbers: Find related part numbers for efficient repairs - Recall Notices: Stay updated with recall notices from NHTSA - Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Access TSBs from manufacturers - Symptom troubleshooting - YouTube Videos: Watch informative YouTube videos for repair guidance - Innovative Carousel: Quick access to all vehicle information in an intuitive carousel - Printable Pages: Print pages for reference in the workshop - Save Vehicles: Save an unlimited number of vehicles for easy access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Direct at 59% against MRT Mobile Solutions's 0%. Direct also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (33 vs 10). MRT Mobile Solutions's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MRT Mobile Solutions's written reviews are positive against 59% of Direct's.
MRT Mobile Solutions ships an update monthly, Direct every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MRT Mobile Solutions | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (10 ratings) | 4.3 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 59.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michelin | SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC |
Customer experience
MRT Mobile Solutions
Direct
In-app purchases
MRT Mobile Solutions
No in-app purchases
Direct
No in-app purchases
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