TouchRoute vs Workshop Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TouchRoute
Easily create and share custom routes by tapping on a map. Send your routes to friends or export them to popular fitness apps. View current weather conditions directly on the map.
- Tap to create routes
- Share routes with others
- Export to Garmin Connect, Strava, MapMyRun
- View weather conditions
- Save up to 3 routes
- Unlock unlimited saves via in-app purchase
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Touch Route lets you easily create and share routes. Simply tap on the map to create a route. Share your routes with others and they can share to you. Swipe left on a route to delete it. Swipe right to share it. You can send a route to others or share to other apps like Garmin Connect, Strava, and MapMyRun. On a map view, tap Weather to show/hide current conditions. Tap on the gear icon to adjust settings, get help, and send feedback. You can save up to 3 routes in the app. There is an in-app purchase to unlock unlimited saves.
Workshop Mobile
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Workshop Mobile is the essential companion app for bike shop mechanics and workshop managers. Built by Bikebook, this mobile tool puts your entire workshop operation in your pocket - manage jobs, track progress, and stay connected with customers, wherever you are. SUBSCRIPTION (PAID) Workshop Mobile is for paying Workshop customers. The workshop features in this app - jobs, customers, messaging, and the rest of the operational toolset described in this listing - require a paid Workshop subscription. Sign in with your existing account or subscribe via In-App Purchase on iPhone and iPad where available. MANAGE YOUR JOBS View all your scheduled jobs organised by date - today, tomorrow, or the next two weeks. Filter by assigned mechanic to focus on your personal workload. Powerful search lets you find any job instantly by job number, customer name, address, or notes. WORK OFFLINE Workshop Mobile works offline without any setup. Access job information, update statuses, and add notes even when you're in areas with poor signal. All your changes sync automatically when you're back online. QUICK ACTIONS Every job card includes quick action buttons: - Add notes and internal comments - Upload photos for job documentation - Update job status instantly - Access service item checklists - Call customers directly - Get turn-by-turn directions to job locations - View interactive maps showing all job locations INTERACTIVE MAPS See all your jobs plotted on an interactive map with your current location. Tap any job marker to view details, or use navigation to get directions. The map shows nearby jobs, helping you plan efficient routes for collection or delivery. COMPLETE JOB INFORMATION Access everything you need at a glance: - Customer contact details and addresses - Collection and drop-off dates and times - Job status and progress tracking - Service bookings and work requirements - Job reports and service history - Media gallery with all job-related photos - Internal notes and customer communication FLEXIBLE FILTERING Filter jobs by schedule scope: - Mechanic scope: View jobs based on your collection schedule - Customer scope: See jobs when customers bring bikes to the workshop - All jobs: Complete overview of all scheduled work Filter by specific mechanics to see individual workloads or focus on team assignments. Switch between multiple organisations if you work across different locations or shops. JOB HISTORY Review your completed work in the dedicated History tab. Track past jobs, review service details, and access historical information whenever you need it. MULTI-ORGANISATION SUPPORT If you work with multiple bike shops or organisations, easily switch between them within the app. Each organisation maintains its own job list, members, and settings. PERFECT FOR: - Bike shop mechanics managing daily work schedules - Workshop managers overseeing multiple technicians - Mobile mechanics who travel to customer locations - Service coordinators organising workshop operations - Anyone who needs mobile access to Bikebook workshop management Workshop Mobile connects directly to your Bikebook account, giving you a mobile extension of your desktop workshop management system. Whether you're in the shop, on the road, or at a customer location, Workshop Mobile keeps you connected to your work. Download Workshop Mobile today - your workshop, wherever you are. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Workshop Mobile at every 2 months against TouchRoute's every 4 months. TouchRoute's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TouchRoute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Workshop Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TouchRoute ships an update every 4 months, Workshop Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TouchRoute | Workshop Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EPage, Inc. | MyGroup Services Ltd |
In-app purchases
TouchRoute
- Unlimited Routes$4.99
Workshop Mobile
- Workshop Premium$89.991 Month









