Comparison

EstVis vs SMART Estimator App

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

Head to head
About

EstVis

This app streamlines auto body shop operations by automating repair processes, managing workflow, and optimizing business efficiency. It integrates with estimating systems, facilitates parts ordering, and handles electronic paperwork for a seamless customer experience.

Highlights
  • Workflow control and management
  • Business bottleneck identification
  • Estimate import and VIN scanning
  • Visual staff assignment
  • Contactless service and e-paperwork
  • Quick parts ordering
  • Automatic repair notifications
Features
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The client for EstVis software – one-stop solution that automates and optimizes repair business processes in the body shop, making it easier to deliver high-quality services to your customers. Key features: 1. Control and Manage Workflow at the Body Shop Control and manage current issues at the body shop. The feature allows to stay on top of all ongoing projects, ensuring that everything is running smoothly. Whether it's tracking the progress of a repair job, monitoring the availability of staff or managing the workflow, EstVis provides all-in-one solution that makes it easy to control the body shop's operations. 2. Reveal Bottlenecks and Optimize Your Business By automating various processes and streamlining operations, the app helps to reveal bottlenecks and optimize your business. Whether it's tracking the progress of a repair job, managing the workflow or ordering parts, EstVis provides real-time insights and analytics that help you make informed decisions and drive your business forward. 3. Estimate Repairs Integration EstVis is the ultimate solution for automating the estimating process in your auto repair business. Automatically import cases from the most common estimating systems like CCC, Mitchell and Audatex. Fill in the model, make and year using the built-in VIN scanner. Add the client’s information in one step by scanning the driver's licence. Keep the estimate documentation process simple: take photos of the damage, add preliminary photos and photos for estimate lines, invoices, and vehicle completion reports. Get diagnostic reports automatically imported directly into the case folder on your drive due to the OBDII scanner integration. You can also add notes and special instructions for the repair, making it easier for your technicians to complete the job. 4. Convenient and Visual Staff Assignment EstVis makes it easy to assign staff like estimators, bodytechs, painters and others to various tasks and repair orders. With its intuitive interface and visual schedule and the whole process representation, body shop managers can quickly and easily assign staff, ensuring that all jobs are completed on time and to the highest standards. 5. Contactless Service, Electronic Paperwork & Work Authorizations The feature allows customers to complete all necessary paperwork and authorizations without having to visit the body shop in person, allowing you to start repairing faster and providing a more convenient experience for customers. 6. Quick Parts Ordering Finding and ordering the cheapest parts from vendors can be challenging, but with Estvis you have access to a database of suppliers and pricing information, so you can find the best deals and pre-order parts with just a few clicks. This not only saves you money but also ensures that your parts are always in stock and readily available for delivery. 7. Automatic Notifications During Repair Process To keep customers informed throughout the repair process, EstVis also keeps your clients updated on the progress of their repair job, providing peace of mind and ensuring that they are always in the loop. 8. One-Touch Insurer's Documentation Upload EstVis makes it easy to upload documentation to insurers. With just one touch, body shop managers can upload all necessary documentation, clearly described and optimized in accordance with the insurer's specific requirements and guidelines reducing the risk of errors. 9. Billing & Invoicing Invoicing and billing are also made simple with EstVis. You can quickly generate invoices and process payments, streamlining your financial processes and saving you time and effort. 10. Automatic Follow-Up, Rating Requests, and Up-Sales Software also automates the follow-up process, making it easy for body shop managers to stay in touch with customers and request ratings and up-sales. This feature alone brings an average of $800 for every $100k of sales, helps to build long-lasting relationships with customers and drive repeat business.

About

SMART Estimator App

This app streamlines auto body repair estimates and invoicing for businesses. It helps professionals gain confidence in pricing, save time on administrative tasks, and manage customer data efficiently. Go paperless with professional PDF estimates and invoices, and organize your schedule and expenses.

Highlights
  • Systematic and accurate pricing
  • Time-saving administrative tools
  • Professional PDF estimates and invoices
  • Customer and vehicle data management
  • Job scheduling and expense tracking
  • Multi-vehicle and multi-currency support
Features
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SMART Estimator App is your body repair business in your pocket. Designed specifically for Auto Bodyshops, SMART Repairers, Auto Recons, Resto Garages, Paintless Dent Repair Technicians and Custom Workshops. Try FREE for 14 days – Monthly rolling subscription, cancel anytime, no contract. KEY BENEFITS • Gain confidence in your pricing by estimating systematically leaving no room for error, and more room for profit. • Save time by reducing admin tasks • Boost confidence in your business by looking and feeling professional • Protect your brand by attaching photos, comments and notes to jobs • Reduce costly estimating errors & missed opportunities by having a systematic approach • Take the pain out of paperwork & focus on what earns you the money • Capture important customer & business data as you work • Win back your free time and take the stress out of running a autobody repair business ----------------- Unlimited Estimating – Easy-to-use vehicle diagrams with rates you tailor to your business • Pre-define your labour rates and paint & materials costs for each different customer • Be systematic, methodical and consistent, leaving no room for error, and more room for profit • Go paperless, send detailed, and professional-looking PDF estimates • Easy-to-use vehicle diagram for exterior repairs, interior repairs, wheel refurbishment, paintless dent repairs, body frame repairs and more • Capable of fixed panel pricing • Multi-vehicle – estimate car, van, pick-up and motorcycle • Multi-currency • Add a categorised custom list of extra items to your estimates • Charge the correct price for each specific paint type • Estimate & Invoice colour selector • Colour code database for 62 vehicle manufacturers • Attach photos for customers and engineers to review • Add social media links to your estimates and invoices making it easier for customers to leave you a review Invoicing – Less time typing, more time for you and your business • Effortlessly convert estimates to invoices • Add custom notes to invoices for customers to review • Branded and professional looking with your company logo • Mark jobs as paid to help track unpaid invoices • Share invoices and print invoices instantly • Send statements in a snap Organised Managing – From Suppliers to customers and their appointments • Set up specific rates & discounts for all your customers • Call, SMS, or Email your customers with a tap • Save time with email and SMS message templates • Get a full view of your jobs: Pending estimates/Booked in/Invoiced • Easy to view schedule with customer booking date and times so you know where you are every day • Capture all relevant customer and vehicle data • Take photos and record business expenses which are then categorised for your full view in your suite of business analytics • Use the maps functionality to take you to your next appointment without the need to manually re-type the address in again • Create Job-sheets effortlessly to hand to your employees so they know what’s required on each repair • Set up your suppliers to contact, monitor spending and to link to your expenses Track – know your business financials anytime, anywhere. • See your average job value • Create powerful business reports without the need for spreadsheets • Monitor monthly income • Track how customers found your business • Discover your most popular customer types • See your customer conversion rate • Track your monthly outgoings • Categorise expenses to see what your business spends most of its money on • Stay in control - view vital business data empowering you to make better decisions, faster SMART Quote - Receive estimate requests directly into the app by sharing a link or QR code anywhere, where your customers are guided to take great images and submit their details seamlessly ------------------ Internet connection required. Monthly and annual subscriptions will automatically renew after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Screenshots

EstVis4 screens
SMART Estimator App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EstVis at none against SMART Estimator App's 2. EstVis also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). SMART Estimator App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. SMART Estimator App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. EstVis asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMART Estimator App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EstVis has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EstVis ships an update every 9 days, SMART Estimator App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EstVis versus SMART Estimator App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstVisSMART Estimator App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (25 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAK American Investments LLCSMART ESTIMATOR LTD

Customer experience

EstVis

All ratings25 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SMART Estimator App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EstVis

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SMART Estimator App

Subscriptions2
  • Standard Plan$12.991 Month
  • Standard Max$34.991 Month

Questions

Is EstVis free?
EstVis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMART Estimator App free?
SMART Estimator App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EstVis or SMART Estimator App?
SMART Estimator App is rated higher. EstVis averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SMART Estimator App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do EstVis or SMART Estimator App have ads?
Neither EstVis nor SMART Estimator App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EstVis or SMART Estimator App?
EstVis ships an update every 9 days, and SMART Estimator App every 3 weeks. Most recently, EstVis was updated on August 3, 2026 and SMART Estimator App on September 21, 2026.

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