Comparison

MyAligner vs Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

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

Head to head
About

MyAligner

This app transforms an iPad into a primary or secondary display for compatible John Bean and Hofmann wheel alignment systems. It offers full remote control as a primary screen or convenient access to readings as a secondary screen, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.

Highlights
  • iPad as primary or secondary screen
  • Full remote control of alignment system
  • Access readings away from console
  • Reduces downtime
  • 11 language selections
Features
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The MyAligner app allows the user to connect an Apple iPad to a compatible John Bean® V-Series or Hofmann® geoliner® wheel alignment system, making the iPad a primary or secondary screen on compatible systems. Using the iPad as a primary screen will allow full control of the wheel alignment system without using the console. Using the iPad as a secondary screen will provide access to the readings screen only when away from the console. Features: - Wheel alignment measurements and readings readily available in the palm of your hands - While using your device as the primary screen, you will conveniently have full remote access to the wheel alignment system - Reduces downtime of checking the wheel aligner's console for alignment readings and adjustments - 11 different language selections Device Compatibility* (iPadOS Version 16.1+): - ​iPad Gen 8+ - ​iPad Air Gen 5+ - ​iPad Pro Gen 5+ *This application is incompatible with iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac OS, or Apple Vision Pro devices. John Bean Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - V1200 (Secondary Only) - V2000 (Primary & Secondary) - V2100 (Secondary Only) - ​V2280 (Secondary Only) - ​V2380 (Secondary Only) - V3300 (Secondary Only) Hofmann Compatible Systems (Software Version 5.4.0+): - geoliner® 609 (Primary & Secondary) - geoliner® 660 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 678 (Secondary Only) - ​geoliner® 770 (Secondary Only) Supported languages: English, Spanish, Italian, French, French Canadian, Portuguese Brazil, German, Russian, Czech, Chinese Simplified, Japanese

About

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

This mobile app empowers auto repair technicians with tools to manage their workflow efficiently. It offers features like VIN scanning, digital inspections, access to vehicle data, and real-time updates, all while syncing with a web-based shop management system.

Highlights
  • VIN and License Plate Scanning
  • Digital Vehicle Inspections with Photos/Videos
  • Access to Vehicle Diagrams and Procedures
  • Personalized Work Order View
  • Workflow and To-Do List Tracking
  • Internal Notes and Collaboration
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Time Clock Tracking
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Shopmonkey for Techs is the only auto shop management mobile app designed just for technicians. It syncs seamlessly with Shopmonkey web app — an easy-to-use cloud-based system that helps auto shops understand, manage and grow their business — keeping every team member on the same page no matter where they’re working. Download Shopmonkey for Techs to get the tools you need to work efficiently, stay on top of tasks, and keep in sync with your service writers without ever leaving the bay. FEATURES + VIN and License Plate Scanning - Check in vehicles faster than ever before. One tap of a button pulls up the vehicle information, so you can start working right away. + Digital Vehicle Inspections - Quickly take and mark up photos, upload videos, and add notes to inspections—helping customers understand recommended services while documenting pre-existing vehicle damage. + Built-In Diagrams, Procedures & More - Open vehicle diagrams, specs, wiring, procedures, and fluid information directly from any work order within the app, for quick access to the info you need. + My Work Orders - Get a personalized view into the orders that you are responsible for and see authorized work at a glance. + Workflow Tracking - Clearly track and update work order status as you progress. + To-Do List - Check off labor line items, inspection items, and more to easily keep track of your workload. + Internal Notes & Collaboration - Send and receive notes between service writers and other team members to stay on the same page while saving valuable time. + Real-Time Updates - Create and update customer, vehicle, and work order details right on the mobile app, without having to run to your service writer. + Time Clocks - Track hours and understand your personal efficiency by clocking into any work order, service, or labor item. We're always developing new features to improve the Shopmonkey for Techs app experience, and we'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line with new feature requests or just to let us know how we’re doing: https://shopmonkey.canny.io/. --- IN THE NEWS TechCrunch — Shopmonkey raises $75M Series C to help auto repair shops streamline their business: “Now, less than a year after announcing a $25 million Series B, Shopmonkey has garnered another fresh round of capital. The company has raised a $75 million Series C led by previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Index Ventures, as well as additional participation from returning investors Headline and I2BF, and new investor ICONIQ Growth. The financing will be used to grow Shopmonkey’s product, sales and marketing teams, and further fuel development of its platform.” --- SUBSCRIBE Shopmonkey has a range of subscription options to fit your shop size and budget. - Basic Monkey - Clever Monkey - Genius Monkey - Enterprise & HD A Shopmonkey subscription is required to use this app. Learn more at www.shopmonkey.com

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyAligner at 40% against Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's 0%. MyAligner also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyAligner ships an update every 7 months, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyAligner versus Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyAlignerShopmonkey for Techs 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—83 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INCShopmonkey

Customer experience

MyAligner

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

All ratings83 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

MyAligner

No in-app purchases

None

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyAligner free?
MyAligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 free?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyAligner or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 have ads?
Neither MyAligner nor Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyAligner or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
MyAligner ships an update every 7 months, and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyAligner was updated on July 4, 2026 and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 on September 21, 2026.

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