Comparison

Battery Test vs TechApp by Shop

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

Head to head
About

Battery Test

This app, paired with specific hardware testers, provides quick health checks for vehicle batteries and electrical systems. It allows technicians to view accurate test results and understand the condition of batteries, starters, and generators.

Highlights
  • Vehicle battery health check
  • Electrical system testing
  • Starter and generator analysis
  • Accurate test result viewing
  • Hardware tester integration
Features
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The Battery Test app, together with the lightweight battery and electrical system tester BT508,BT506 or BT1 Lite provides a quick health check of the vehicle’s battery and electrical systems. This free and easy-to-use mobile app enables technicians to view more accurate test results and learn about the true health of their batteries, starters and generators.

About

TechApp by Shop

This mobile tool empowers automotive technicians to manage repair jobs directly at the vehicle. It streamlines workflows with real-time progress tracking, detailed findings capture, and customer communication features.

Highlights
  • Real-time job progress tracking
  • Detailed findings capture with images/videos
  • Picture markup for issue illustration
  • Customer-facing digital vehicle experience
  • Service approval workflow
  • Seamless Shop-Ware integration
Features
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TechApp by Shop-Ware is the only native mobile application crafted with technicians' feedback. It syncs seamlessly with Shop-Ware, an all-in-one cloud-based shop management system that enables automotive repair shops to manage and grow their business. With TechApp’s intuitive and user-friendly interface, technicians can carry out their work directly at the vehicle, streamlining the repair process and enabling customers to get back on the road faster. Download TechApp by Shop-Ware for increased productivity and streamlined communication between technicians, service advisors, and shop customers. Included in the app: * Easily view summary of work, drill into detailed information while performing services, track job progress in real-time, and keep a detailed record of all findings right from one centralized location. * Swiping to the right, techs can easily mark an inspection item green. Swiping left will allow the technician to select yellow or red status, directing the tech to the Findings screen where they can record their findings and add images and/or videos to provide context. * Integrated with the device's native camera, technicians have the full functionality of the phone's camera features to capture the clearest picture from the darkest corner of the undercarriage. * Mark up pictures to show where the issue is and write text explaining it. * Share findings with customers using Shop-Ware’s integrated Digital Vehicle Experience (DVX) — car owners will receive a clear presentation of the work that you have done on their vehicle, along with any urgent repairs and maintenance recommendations prioritized by service advisors. * Receive approvals faster by giving the customer a clear understanding of the priority and urgency of each recommendation. Shop customers are able to quickly approve or decline services without extensive guidance from service advisors. This saves time and showcases the shop’s expertise to their customers. TechApp by Shop-Ware is available on both iOS and iPadOS devices, enabling technicians to work where they are most efficient - directly at the vehicle. DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY.

Screenshots

Battery Test4 screens
TechApp by Shop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TechApp by Shop at 50% against Battery Test's 0%. TechApp by Shop also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). Battery Test's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Battery Test sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. TechApp by Shop asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TechApp by Shop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Battery Test's written reviews are positive against 50% of TechApp by Shop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, TechApp by Shop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Battery Test versus TechApp by Shop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattery TestTechApp by Shop
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (20 ratings)4.3 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Shop-Ware

Customer experience

Battery Test

All ratings20 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative90.0%

TechApp by Shop

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Battery Test

One-time21
  • Benz$12.99
  • Bmw$12.99
  • Dodge$12.99
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  • Ford$12.99
  • GM$12.99
  • Honda$12.99
  • Kia$12.99
  • Mazda$12.99
  • Nissan$12.99
  • YQ_VolksWagen$12.99
  • Zotye$12.99
  • ZAZ$12.99
  • Vaz$12.99
  • Subaru$12.99
  • Benz_Sprinter$12.99
  • Lexus$12.99
  • JEEP$12.99
  • Toyota$12.99
  • Mini$12.99
  • Chrysler$12.99
  • VolksWagen$12.99
None

TechApp by Shop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battery Test free?
Battery Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TechApp by Shop free?
TechApp by Shop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battery Test or TechApp by Shop?
TechApp by Shop is rated higher. Battery Test averages 2.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TechApp by Shop averages 4.3 from 11 ratings.
Do Battery Test or TechApp by Shop have ads?
Neither Battery Test nor TechApp by Shop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battery Test or TechApp by Shop?
Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, and TechApp by Shop every 5 weeks. Most recently, Battery Test was updated on September 22, 2026 and TechApp by Shop on June 1, 2026.

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