Smart Start Client Portal vs WorkInTexas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Start Client Portal
Manage your alcohol monitoring account conveniently from your phone. Make payments, purchase unlock codes, find service centers, and update your profile. New users can enroll and prepare for installation appointments.
- Make payments
- Purchase unlock codes
- Find service centers
- Manage auto payments
- Upload documents
- Schedule installations
- View payment history
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Smart Start now offers a convenient, easy-to-use app that allows you to create or manage your alcohol monitoring account directly from your phone! Make a payment, purchase an unlock code, find a service center nearby, or even become a Smart Start client in minutes. Whether you use the Ignition Interlock Device or the SMART Mobile device, you can manage your account right from the app. Existing Clients Stay in control of all of your accounts from anywhere! With the full range of account management tools, the Smart Start Client Portal makes it easy to stay on top of your alcohol monitoring account and your continued success with your device. •Make a payment •Add or delete payment methods •View payment history •Purchase an unlock code •Manage auto payment •Add a note to your account •Upload documents to your account •Update account/profile information •Receive account notifications •Manage communication preferences (newsletters, special offers, updates, etc.) •Add additional accounts (Ignition Interlock, SMART Mobile) New Clients Not a Smart Start client? The Client Portal app makes it easy to enroll and can even save you time at your installation appointment! Using the app, you can schedule an installation appointment, fill out any required forms, upload any required documents, and even review the training material all before your appointment! •Select a date and time for the installation •Pick a convenient installation location •Set up installation appointment reminders via email, text or phone •Upload required documents •Watch helpful training videos
WorkInTexas
Find jobs in Texas that match your skills and training. Browse the latest openings from over 20,000 websites, including national and local boards, government sites, and major employers. Easily search by keyword, location, or proximity to your current location.
- Job search by skill set or training
- Access to 20,000+ websites
- Search by keyword, location, and industry
- Map view with color-coded job pins
- Jobs Nearby function
- Save and share favorite jobs
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Looking for a great job in Texas? Find jobs which align with your skill sets or training using the WorkInTexas app. Instantly view any job posted to the web directly on your iPhone or iPad. Select the latest job openings in your area from more than 20,000 websites. WorkInTexas has access to: •National and local job boards •Federal, state and local government job boards •National recruiters and all major employers •Military branches •Major hospitals nonprofits and newspapers •Green job boards •Volunteer sites •Chambers of commerce Search by keyword and location (state/city/zip code). See the results in both a list format and as pins on a map. Focus on specific industries you’re interested in. Save and share your favorite jobs via email, Facebook or Twitter. With WorkInTexas unique “Jobs Nearby” function you can easily map all the latest jobs near your current location. Search for jobs around your neighborhood or a different location. Simply tap color-coordinated pins to see more information or to apply for a job. WorkInTexas lets you instantly return to previous searches, recently viewed jobs and your favorite jobs. Visit WorkInTexas at https://www.workintexas.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Smart Start Client Portal at 2.0 against WorkInTexas's 1.4. Smart Start Client Portal also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). WorkInTexas's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Smart Start Client Portal holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Smart Start Client Portal's written reviews are positive against 0% of WorkInTexas's.
Smart Start Client Portal ships an update every 2 months, WorkInTexas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Start Client Portal | WorkInTexas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (112 ratings) — better | 1.4 (139 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 112 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Start, Inc | Texas Workforce Commission |
Customer experience
Smart Start Client Portal
WorkInTexas
In-app purchases
Smart Start Client Portal
No in-app purchases
WorkInTexas
No in-app purchases
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