Comparison

Battery Test vs Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

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

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

This mobile app empowers auto repair technicians with tools to manage their workflow efficiently. It offers features like VIN scanning, digital inspections, access to vehicle data, and real-time updates, all while syncing with a web-based shop management system.

Highlights
  • VIN and License Plate Scanning
  • Digital Vehicle Inspections with Photos/Videos
  • Access to Vehicle Diagrams and Procedures
  • Personalized Work Order View
  • Workflow and To-Do List Tracking
  • Internal Notes and Collaboration
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Time Clock Tracking
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Shopmonkey for Techs is the only auto shop management mobile app designed just for technicians. It syncs seamlessly with Shopmonkey web app — an easy-to-use cloud-based system that helps auto shops understand, manage and grow their business — keeping every team member on the same page no matter where they’re working. Download Shopmonkey for Techs to get the tools you need to work efficiently, stay on top of tasks, and keep in sync with your service writers without ever leaving the bay. FEATURES + VIN and License Plate Scanning - Check in vehicles faster than ever before. One tap of a button pulls up the vehicle information, so you can start working right away. + Digital Vehicle Inspections - Quickly take and mark up photos, upload videos, and add notes to inspections—helping customers understand recommended services while documenting pre-existing vehicle damage. + Built-In Diagrams, Procedures & More - Open vehicle diagrams, specs, wiring, procedures, and fluid information directly from any work order within the app, for quick access to the info you need. + My Work Orders - Get a personalized view into the orders that you are responsible for and see authorized work at a glance. + Workflow Tracking - Clearly track and update work order status as you progress. + To-Do List - Check off labor line items, inspection items, and more to easily keep track of your workload. + Internal Notes & Collaboration - Send and receive notes between service writers and other team members to stay on the same page while saving valuable time. + Real-Time Updates - Create and update customer, vehicle, and work order details right on the mobile app, without having to run to your service writer. + Time Clocks - Track hours and understand your personal efficiency by clocking into any work order, service, or labor item. We're always developing new features to improve the Shopmonkey for Techs app experience, and we'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line with new feature requests or just to let us know how we’re doing: https://shopmonkey.canny.io/. --- IN THE NEWS TechCrunch — Shopmonkey raises $75M Series C to help auto repair shops streamline their business: “Now, less than a year after announcing a $25 million Series B, Shopmonkey has garnered another fresh round of capital. The company has raised a $75 million Series C led by previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Index Ventures, as well as additional participation from returning investors Headline and I2BF, and new investor ICONIQ Growth. The financing will be used to grow Shopmonkey’s product, sales and marketing teams, and further fuel development of its platform.” --- SUBSCRIBE Shopmonkey has a range of subscription options to fit your shop size and budget. - Basic Monkey - Clever Monkey - Genius Monkey - Enterprise & HD A Shopmonkey subscription is required to use this app. Learn more at www.shopmonkey.com

Screenshots

Battery Test4 screens
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 at 3.4 against Battery Test's 2.1. Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 21) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Battery Test's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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. Battery Test sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 83 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Battery Test versus Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattery TestShopmonkey for Techs 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (20 ratings)3.4 (83 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2083 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Shopmonkey

Customer experience

Battery Test

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

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

All ratings83 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

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

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battery Test free?
Battery Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 free?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battery Test or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 is rated higher. Battery Test averages 2.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 averages 3.4 from 83 ratings.
Do Battery Test or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 have ads?
Neither Battery Test nor Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battery Test or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Battery Test was updated on September 22, 2026 and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 on September 21, 2026.

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