Comparison

Tekion vs Rhombus Key

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
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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

Rhombus Key

Securely unlock doors directly from your smartphone. Replace physical keys and keycards with mobile credentials for fast, seamless building access. Manage multiple locations and favorite doors with a single login.

Highlights
  • Secure smartphone door unlocking
  • Mobile credentials for building access
  • Seamless waving to unlock
  • Favorite door navigation
  • Multi-location access
  • Centralized control via Rhombus Access Control
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Wave Hello to Rhombus Key – to securely unlock doors straight from your Smartphone. Say goodbye to physical keys, keycards, and badges by using Rhombus Key for:  - Fast and secure building access with mobile credentials.  - Seamless badging by simply waving to unlock or by using your phone.  - Quick navigation to your most-used doors by saving your favorites.  - Multi-location access across all your doors with one login.  This app is compatible with Rhombus Access Control – a modern approach to building management with centralized visibility and control, seamless remote access, and unlimited scalability.

Screenshots

Tekion4 screens
Rhombus Key3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rhombus Key at 74% against Tekion's 18%. Rhombus Key also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.9). Tekion's advantage is ratings volume (411 vs 72). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Rhombus Key holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tekion has 411 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 74% of Rhombus Key's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tekion versus Rhombus Key: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTekionRhombus Key
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (411 ratings)4.3 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews74.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings411 — better72
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTekion CloudRhombus Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Tekion

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

Rhombus Key

All ratings71 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.9%

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
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  • 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

Rhombus Key

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tekion

No in-app purchases

None

Rhombus Key

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tekion free?
Tekion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rhombus Key free?
Rhombus Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tekion or Rhombus Key?
Rhombus Key is rated higher. Tekion averages 1.9 out of 5 from 411 ratings, while Rhombus Key averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.
Do Tekion or Rhombus Key have ads?
Neither Tekion nor Rhombus Key shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tekion or Rhombus Key?
Tekion ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rhombus Key every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tekion was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rhombus Key on October 24, 2026.

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