Comparison

SmartOPS 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

SmartOPS

This reporting application provides fixed operations professionals with real-time business insights. It integrates with existing dealership technology to recommend maintenance services and track performance across multiple locations. Designed for current users of specific dealership management systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time business insights
  • Maintenance service recommendations
  • Multi-store performance comparison
  • Integration with existing DMS
  • Customizable date range selection
  • Username and password protection
Features
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SmartOPS® SmartOPS® by SmartVMA a reporting application for fixed ops professionals. SmartVMA® designs service process management systems for advisors, technicians and managers to control and increase productivity through a standardized workflow. The system integrates with existing DMS technology to recommend maintenance services based on vehicle make, history and current/previous inspections, thus helping create healthier Repair Orders. SmartOPS by SmartVMA is the first mobile reporting application for fixed ops professionals who demand the latest information on their businesses. With SmartOPS you are able to view individual store performance or compare performance across multiple franchises. With certified integration with nearly every DMS available today, SmartOPS makes it easy to look at service performance and critical processes while on-the-go. SmartOPS is designed for current SmartVMA users who have one of the following systems in their dealership: * SmartADVISOR * SmartTECH * SmartMENU * SmartMANAGER If you want more information on becoming a SmartVMA customer please contact us at (855) 487-7862. Important: This is an app for SmartVMA customers only. You will be notified if you are eligible to use this app. SmartOPS App Features * Custom date range selection * Multi-store reporting * Sort franchises by name or OE brand * Access mobile version of SmartVMA.com * View reports in summary or in detail Security * This app does not use or transmit any sensitive personal or customer information * Username and password protected * Store level access controls by user Requirements * Valid SmartVMA EULA * Validated user account on the Intelligence website at http://intelligence.smartvma.com

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

SmartOPS4 screens
Tekmetric Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartOPS at 4.0 against Tekmetric Mobile's 2.8. SmartOPS also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Tekmetric Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (58 vs 4). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartOPS holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tekmetric Mobile has 58 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartOPS ships an update every 8 months, Tekmetric Mobile every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmartOPS versus Tekmetric Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartOPSTekmetric Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better2.8 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews—30.3% of reviews
Number of ratings458 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBG Products, Inc.Sparkplug Studios LLC

Customer experience

SmartOPS

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Tekmetric Mobile

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

In-app purchases

None

SmartOPS

No in-app purchases

None

Tekmetric Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartOPS free?
SmartOPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tekmetric Mobile free?
Tekmetric Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SmartOPS or Tekmetric Mobile?
SmartOPS is rated higher. SmartOPS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tekmetric Mobile averages 2.8 from 58 ratings.
Do SmartOPS or Tekmetric Mobile have ads?
Neither SmartOPS nor Tekmetric Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartOPS or Tekmetric Mobile?
SmartOPS ships an update every 8 months, and Tekmetric Mobile every 10 days. Most recently, SmartOPS was updated on June 9, 2026 and Tekmetric Mobile on September 22, 2026.

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