Comparison

Battery Test vs Direct

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

Direct

Access critical vehicle repair information directly from your mobile device. Quickly diagnose issues, find confirmed fixes, and view detailed procedures and diagrams to expedite repairs. Save time and improve accuracy with instant access to a vast database of automotive knowledge.

Highlights
  • VIN scanning for quick vehicle loading
  • Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes
  • Color wiring diagrams
  • Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) access
  • Labor times and procedures
  • Recall notices and TSBs
  • Save unlimited vehicles
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Direct-Hit® Mobile brings trusted repair guidance right to the vehicle, eliminating wasted steps and driving technician efficiency and satisfaction. By combining Official OEM manuals directly from the manufacturer, technician-validated fixes, and mobile-first intelligent search, DHM delivers a complete repair experience in the palm of a technician’s hand. Search for information on your mobile device to diagnose challenging issues and repair vehicles faster on the first attempt. Access key repair information directly from your phone or tablet. Forget about remembering detailed procedures or waiting for lengthy printouts—everything you need is on your mobile device. Scan VINs using your device’s camera to quickly load vehicle information and get started on the repair. Only Direct Hit® has more than 3 million confirmed fixes developed with insights from master technicians. Key Features of Direct-Hit Mobile by Identifix: - Official OEM Shop Manuals straight from the manufacturer, including Pin-Out & Connector Views, Exploded View Diagrams, links to Locations & Connector Face, expanded Procedures and Specifications coverage - Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes: Easy access to Identifix’s Hotline Archives, including confirmed and potential fixes, test procedures, technician comments, and easy navigation to relevant content - Quick-Hits: View consolidated lists of key Specifications content for particular types of repairs, including Quick Service, Fluid Capacity, A/C, Brakes, Drivetrain, and Tightening Torque - Wiring Diagrams: Visualize wiring diagrams - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Access comprehensive DTC information and troubleshooting - Body Shop repair content - Parts and Labor Times: Get detailed labor times and OEM parts for specific repair procedures - Related Part Numbers: Find related part numbers for efficient repairs - Recall Notices: Stay updated with recall notices from NHTSA - Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Access TSBs from manufacturers - Symptom troubleshooting - YouTube Videos: Watch informative YouTube videos for repair guidance - Innovative Carousel: Quick access to all vehicle information in an intuitive carousel - Printable Pages: Print pages for reference in the workshop - Save Vehicles: Save an unlimited number of vehicles for easy access

Screenshots

Battery Test4 screens
Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Direct at 59% against Battery Test's 0%. Direct 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 16.0). 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. Direct asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Battery Test's written reviews are positive against 59% of Direct's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, Direct every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Battery Test versus Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattery TestDirect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (20 ratings)4.3 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2033 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC

Customer experience

Battery Test

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

Direct

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Battery Test

One-time21
  • Benz$12.99
  • Bmw$12.99
  • Dodge$12.99
Show 18 more
  • 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

Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Battery Test free?
Battery Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct free?
Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Battery Test or Direct?
Direct is rated higher. Battery Test averages 2.1 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Direct averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Battery Test or Direct have ads?
Neither Battery Test nor Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Battery Test or Direct?
Battery Test ships an update every 2 months, and Direct every 5 weeks. Most recently, Battery Test was updated on October 24, 2026 and Direct on October 24, 2026.

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