ASE Connects vs Technician Connection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASE Connects
This app connects automotive, diesel, and collision technicians with job opportunities and industry insights. It features detailed shop profiles, pay comparison tools, a professional community forum, and certification management.
- Browse Top Shops
- Explore Technician Pay
- Participate on Shop Talk
- Manage Certifications & Training
- Industry News and Updates
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With fewer young people enrolling in technician programs and more qualified technicians leaving the industry, there is no denying the growing shortage of technicians. The ASE Connects app helps to promote & improve careers in automotive, diesel, and collision. Use the ASE Connects mobile app to: - Participate on Shop Talk - Shop Talk is ASE’s online community for professionals working in the automotive and diesel industries. Answer poll questions, interact with shops and other industry professionals, and see what schools are up to. - Track Industry Certifications and Trainings - Store all of your completed certifications and trainings in one convenient location. Whether it is an ASE certification, an OEM completed course, or some other industry completion, keeping it all in the ASE Connects app allows you to have one central place to show off your skills and awards. - Explore Technician Pay - ASE’s Technician Pay Comparison Tool allows technicians to search technician pay rates by location, industry, and years of experience. - Student Profiles - For those just entering the industry, use our student profiles to connect with local shops & dealers. Answer a few questions and we'll create a professional resume for you. You can then (optionally) publish that within the app so employers can contact you if interested in job shadows, part time work while in school, apprenticeships, or full time employment after graduation.
Technician Connection
This app connects automotive technicians with suitable job opportunities. It aims to help professionals find ideal working environments and advance their careers. Find your next automotive role with ease.
- Job matching for automotive technicians
- Find ideal working environments
- Career advancement opportunities
- Connect with employers
- Streamlined job search
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We match automotive technicians to their ideal working environments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Technician Connection at 100% against ASE Connects's 50%. Technician Connection also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). ASE Connects's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Technician Connection holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ASE Connects's written reviews are positive against 100% of Technician Connection's.
ASE Connects ships an update every 2 weeks, Technician Connection every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ASE Connects | Technician Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VIP Crowd, Inc. | Technician Connection LLC |
Customer experience
ASE Connects
Technician Connection
In-app purchases
ASE Connects
No in-app purchases
Technician Connection
No in-app purchases
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