Comparison

MyAligner vs Tekmetric Mobile

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

Tekmetric Mobile

Streamline automotive repair workflows with digital inspections and mobile check-ins. Perform detailed vehicle inspections with photos and videos, track technician time, and access repair orders directly from your phone, syncing instantly with the desktop platform.

Highlights
  • Mobile Check-In
  • Digital Vehicle Inspections
  • Image Markup
  • Time Tracking
  • Repair Order Access
  • Real-Time Sync
Features
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Greet customers. Start repair orders. Perform inspections. All from your phone. Tekmetric Mobile is the fastest way to get work started and keep it moving — from the parking lot to the repair bay. With Mobile Check-In, service advisors can greet customers at their vehicle, scan a VIN or license plate, and instantly start or pull up a Repair Order. No running back and forth. No delays. Just faster, more personal service from the second a customer pulls in. Technicians can perform detailed Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs) right from their phone — complete with photos, videos, notes, and markups — without repeating steps or leaving the bay. Everything syncs in real time with the desktop platform, keeping the whole team aligned. That means fewer bottlenecks, less manual entry, and faster decisions — leading to shorter wait times, clearer communication, and more revenue across the shop. Whether you’re tracking time, documenting issues, or getting the next RO started, Tekmetric Mobile is built to match the way modern shops actually work: fast, flexible, and fully mobile. Key Features: - Mobile Check-In — scan VINs or plates to start or pull up ROs instantly - Digital Inspections — take photos, record videos, add notes and canned findings - Image Markup — show exactly what’s wrong with clear annotations - Time Tracking — clock in/out and track time from your phone - Repair Order Access — view vehicle and customer info, tech notes, and more - Job Board — find ROs by status: estimates, work in progress, or done - Real-Time Sync — mobile and desktop stay in sync automatically Say goodbye to messy clipboards, repeated measurements, and lost time. Tekmetric Mobile helps you work faster, stay consistent, and deliver a customer experience that keeps people coming back. Subscription required.

Screenshots

Tekmetric Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyAligner at free against Tekmetric Mobile's subscription. MyAligner also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 30%). Tekmetric Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days 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, Tekmetric Mobile every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MyAligner versus Tekmetric Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyAlignerTekmetric Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better30.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—58 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNAP-ON EQUIPMENT INCSparkplug Studios LLC

Customer experience

MyAligner

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

Tekmetric Mobile

All ratings58 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive30.3%
Neutral6.1%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

MyAligner

No in-app purchases

None

Tekmetric Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyAligner free?
MyAligner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tekmetric Mobile free?
Tekmetric Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyAligner or Tekmetric Mobile have ads?
Neither MyAligner nor Tekmetric Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyAligner or Tekmetric Mobile?
MyAligner ships an update every 7 months, and Tekmetric Mobile every 10 days. Most recently, MyAligner was updated on July 4, 2026 and Tekmetric Mobile on September 22, 2026.

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