Comparison

TecHGV vs Defect Check

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TecHGV

This app digitizes vehicle inspections, fuel tracking, and accident reporting for company drivers. It reduces paper usage by storing reports in the cloud and provides a web dashboard for easy access and management. Drivers can conduct thorough checks, attach images, and access reports even offline.

Highlights
  • Digital vehicle and MOT checks
  • Record fuel and AdBlue usage
  • Report accidents
  • Cloud-based report storage
  • Customizable checklists
  • Image attachments for faults
  • Offline report access
Features
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TecHGV is a Dual Language mobile app designed to let drivers perform vehicle checks, MOT checks, record fuel and AdBlue usage and report accidents using their iOS device. The idea of this app is to reduce a company’s paper trail while giving company’s the option to print reports when they want them. By storing reports in the cloud, you are freeing up valuable storage room which can be used for other things. Your drivers will fill in a report at the start of shift, end of shift, trailer pick-up and drop-off using an iOS device. They will be given the chance to select a specific type of vehicles assigned to them. They will then answer a series of questions with Yes, No, NA, you will be able to view the report using our web based dashboard. With TecHGV, you can: Ensure your fleet is properly maintained – Daily vehicle inspections mean you can highlight any issues quickly, allowing you to plan around required workshop time. Receive inspection results direct to you Web Dashboard – Seamless integration with Web Dashboard for full visibility. Configure custom checks relevant to your fleet requirements – Customise questions that appear on drivers’ checklists through our dynamic forms. Receive email notifications - Once a driver has completed a vehicle checklist, receive email notifications of any outstanding issues. Complete thorough vehicle checks before commencing jobs – Drivers can work through the user-friendly check list, assigning colour-coded pass/fail grades against each element tested on their vehicle. Store completed daily checklist on their mobile device – Drivers can produce inspection documentation on demand if asked for by police or authorities, even without internet signal. Save completed checklists back to TecHGV web dashboard – Integration to TecHGV web dashboard enables drivers to share checklist results quickly and easily. Add image attachments to checklists – Drivers can illustrate faults or issues with their vehicles using the camera on their mobile device. AND MUCH MORE...

About

Defect Check

Features
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The Defect Check app allows you to perform vehicle and asset inspections, defects can be recorded and also rectified using the app or via the web portal.

Screenshots

TecHGV4 screens
Defect Check4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TecHGV at weekly against Defect Check's fortnightly. Defect Check's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TecHGV ships an update weekly, Defect Check fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
TecHGV versus Defect Check: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTecHGVDefect Check
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size160 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTecHGVSJD Systems Limited

In-app purchases

None

TecHGV

No in-app purchases

None

Defect Check

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TecHGV free?
TecHGV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Defect Check free?
Defect Check is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TecHGV or Defect Check have ads?
Neither TecHGV nor Defect Check shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TecHGV or Defect Check?
TecHGV ships an update weekly, and Defect Check fortnightly. Most recently, TecHGV was updated on November 3, 2026 and Defect Check on November 8, 2026.

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