Continental Tire GOLD Program vs BoltOn Technology
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Continental Tire GOLD Program
This business app helps authorized dealers track their program rewards and earnings. It provides access to exclusive promotions, national rebates, and a product tire guide. Users can opt-in for notifications about new updates and offers.
- Track program performance and earnings
- Access exclusive dealer promotions
- View national consumer rebates
- Look up industry-leading products
- Receive push notifications for updates
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Continental makes it easy for GOLD Dealers to track their program rewards with this app! Top app features include tracking your program performance and earnings, staying up to date on your exclusive dealer promotions and national consumer rebates, looking up industry leading products on the tire guide, and being the first to learn about what's new by opting-in to push notifications. This app is for use by Continental GOLD Dealers. Dealers must be enrolled in the Continental GOLD Retailer Program. To be a Continental GOLD Dealer, you must submit a signed GOLD Program Agreement for approval and purchase at least a minimum number of Continental and General Tires from your select GOLD Distributor.
BoltOn Technology
This business tool helps automotive repair shops enhance customer loyalty and streamline operations. It automates personalized service reminders, facilitates digital vehicle inspections, and simplifies communication and payments. Gain insights into shop performance and customer retention with integrated analytics.
- Customer retention campaigns
- Digital vehicle inspections (DVI)
- Two-way text and call management
- Marketing automation for email and SMS
- Integrated secure payments
- Analytics and reporting dashboards
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Retention Pro by Bolt On Technology is the premier automotive shop marketing and retention solution trusted by thousands of repair shops nationwide. Seamlessly integrated with Mitchell1, ShopWare, Tekmetric, and other leading shop management systems, Retention Pro helps independent repair shops bring customers back, increase revenue, and simplify day-to-day operations. Top Features + Customer Retention Campaigns – Automatically send personalized service reminders, win-back texts, and appointment follow-ups to boost return visits. + Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) – Capture and share photos, videos, and technician notes directly with customers for full transparency and trust. + Message Center 2.0 – Manage two-way texts, calls, and appointment scheduling in one easy-to-use interface. + Marketing Automation – Launch smart, data-driven email and SMS campaigns that keep your bays full without manual effort. + Integrated Payments – Offer secure “Text-to-Pay” and digital invoicing options for faster payments and improved customer convenience. + Analytics & Reporting – Track customer retention, campaign ROI, and shop performance with real-time dashboards. Why Shops Love Retention Pro + Increases visit frequency and Average Repair Order (ARO) + Reduces no-shows with automated reminders + Strengthens customer trust through digital transparency + Integrates with major shop management systems + Delivers measurable ROI within the first 90 days
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BoltOn Technology at every 3 weeks against Continental Tire GOLD Program's every 3 months. BoltOn Technology also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Continental Tire GOLD Program's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BoltOn Technology holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Continental Tire GOLD Program has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Continental Tire GOLD Program ships an update every 3 months, BoltOn Technology every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Continental Tire GOLD Program | BoltOn Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Continental | Bolt On Technology, LLC |
Customer experience
Continental Tire GOLD Program
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In-app purchases
Continental Tire GOLD Program
No in-app purchases
BoltOn Technology
No in-app purchases
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