Comparison

Tekion vs Netchex

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

Head to head
About

Tekion

This platform connects all core operations in the automotive retail industry, including variable and fixed operations, IoT, and ML/AI. It offers a highly scalable, secure, and intelligent solution with streamlined workflows and improved visibility for dealerships.

Highlights
  • End-to-end platform for automotive retail
  • Connects variable and fixed operations
  • Integrates IoT and ML/AI
  • Highly scalable and configurable
  • Streamlined workflows and improved visibility
  • Mobile-capable for on-the-go business
Features
Read full description

Tekion is the newest and only cloud-native, an end-to-end comprehensive platform in the automotive retail industry. Our application connects all core operations in one, seamless end-to-end platform – variable operations, fixed operations, IoT and ML/AI. Our cloud-native platform is built with the most modern technology available. Our dealer partners can expect: · A highly scalable application with easy setup options · Seamless and consistent feature upgrades · Little to no downtime – outages are often detected before the end-user experiences them · The highest levels of data security and resolution management Tekion simplifies daily operations through: · A configurable, intelligent platform – we modify the application to your business · Streamlined workflows – do more in fewer “clicks” · Improved visibility – comprehensive information in one screen · Reduced training time – easy to learn, easy to use and remarkably fast · Mobility – mobile capable so you can conduct business on the move · Digital capabilities – critical data points reveal operational insights

About

Netchex

Manage your work schedule and personal information on the go. Easily punch in and out, track your earnings, and submit time-off requests directly from your mobile device. Keep your details current without needing a computer.

Highlights
  • Punch in/out
  • Track pay
  • Request time off
  • Complete tasks
  • Update personal information
Features
Read full description

This app is for employees who use Netchex. Punch in/out, track your pay, request time off, complete your tasks, make sure your personal information is up to date, and more without logging in to a computer. Some features may not be available as they must be enabled by your organization. If you have questions about these features, please connect with your HR/payroll department.

Screenshots

Tekion4 screens
Netchex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Netchex at 4.5 against Tekion's 1.9. Netchex also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 18%). Tekion's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (409 vs 72). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Netchex holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tekion has 409 ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Tekion's written reviews are positive against 58% of Netchex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tekion ships an update every 3 weeks, Netchex every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tekion versus Netchex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTekionNetchex
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (409 ratings)4.5 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings409 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekion CloudS&W Payroll Services LLC

Customer experience

Tekion

All ratings409 ratings
Positive20.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative76.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative74.8%

Netchex

All ratings343 ratings
Positive40.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative56.9%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative40.5%

User reviews

Tekion

From 409 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📱 Mobile accessibility for on-the-go work
  • 📸 Photo and video capture functionality
  • 🎨 Modern, sleek user interface design
  • ⚡ Efficient for specific tasks like customer check-ins
  • 🔄 Continuous app improvements and updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and system failures
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
  • 🔐 Constant forced re-authentication/logouts
  • 🚫 Poor mobile app feature parity with desktop
  • ❌ Unreliable data synchronization

Netchex

From 72 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient and convenient
  • 🔒 Secure login options
  • 💡 Helpful features like PTO requests and paystub access
  • 🚀 Easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality

Bugs and requests

Tekion

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Video upload failures and crashes
  • Driver's license and insurance scanning not working on iOS
  • Customer data retrieval failures
  • Pages failing to load
  • Signature capture not saving
Show 20 more
  • Photo upload failures
  • Recall data not auto-populating
  • Time logging forgetting clock-in status
  • App freezing when uploading videos
  • Login failures after updates
  • Notification tap-through errors ('Oops! Something went wrong')
  • VIN barcode scanning camera autofocus issues
  • Vehicle history randomly unavailable
  • Search functionality not working properly
  • Filter options not functioning
  • Appointment visibility issues
  • Service history not displaying
  • Printer functionality broken
  • Part scanning with camera not working
  • App incompatibility with iPhone 15 and iPhone 16
  • Excessive delays after updates
  • Redundant approval screens
  • Saved information deletion after F&I push
  • Leads not updating properly
  • Task logging failures for calls, texts, emails

Requested features

15 requests
  • Push notifications to locked phone screen
  • Persistent login/saved credentials
  • In-app messaging and chat functionality
  • Offline mode capability
  • Improved notification system with better visibility
Show 10 more
  • Centralized sales dashboard with task highlights
  • Advanced filtering for repair orders and appointments
  • Ability to edit repair orders through app
  • Ability to add driver's license and insurance after deal creation
  • Multi-tasking capability (phone calls while accessing profiles)
  • Streamlined task tracking and search tools
  • Web chat feature in mobile app
  • Customizable dashboard for frequently used tools
  • Improved camera autofocus for barcode scanning
  • Simplified navigation to reduce clicks

Netchex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and verification issues
  • Clocking in/out problems
  • Paystub and payroll data not loading properly
  • Blank screens and navigation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Enhance navigation and user experience
  • Provide more customization options
  • Expand functionality for managers/admins

In-app purchases

None

Tekion

No in-app purchases

None

Netchex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tekion free?
Tekion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Netchex free?
Netchex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tekion or Netchex?
Netchex is rated higher. Tekion averages 1.9 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Netchex averages 4.5 from 72 ratings.
Do Tekion or Netchex have ads?
Neither Tekion nor Netchex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tekion or Netchex?
Tekion ships an update every 3 weeks, and Netchex every 18 months. Most recently, Tekion was updated on October 17, 2026 and Netchex on October 16, 2026.

Other comparisons