Rig Mechanic vs TechApp by Shop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rig Mechanic
This app connects drivers and mechanics for maintenance and repair services. It allows mechanics to respond to service requests, track progress, and handle transactions securely within the application.
- Respond to service requests
- Send offers for repairs
- Real-time service tracking
- In-app payment processing
- Secure transaction guarantee
- Digital invoicing
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Transforming maintenance and repair. The RIG app easily connects drivers and mechanics when things get complicated. Respond to requests and send offers, track progress, and complete the transaction in the app. SIMPLE SERVICE RESPONSE Whether it is urgent or planned maintenance, respond to it all on the app. Send offers for tire changes, towing, or mobile service. You can even send offers through the app for requests that come in by phone. REAL-TIME TRACKING Easily identify the service point and follow the navigation to where you need to go. Notify the driver when you arrive and when service is complete. EASY TRANSACTING Drivers receive detailed invoices when work is complete and payment is made via the app. Rig holds the agreed invoice amount until service completion to guarantee a secure transaction. Visit bigrig.app for more information!
TechApp by Shop
This mobile tool empowers automotive technicians to manage repair jobs directly at the vehicle. It streamlines workflows with real-time progress tracking, detailed findings capture, and customer communication features.
- Real-time job progress tracking
- Detailed findings capture with images/videos
- Picture markup for issue illustration
- Customer-facing digital vehicle experience
- Service approval workflow
- Seamless Shop-Ware integration
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TechApp by Shop-Ware is the only native mobile application crafted with technicians' feedback. It syncs seamlessly with Shop-Ware, an all-in-one cloud-based shop management system that enables automotive repair shops to manage and grow their business. With TechApp’s intuitive and user-friendly interface, technicians can carry out their work directly at the vehicle, streamlining the repair process and enabling customers to get back on the road faster. Download TechApp by Shop-Ware for increased productivity and streamlined communication between technicians, service advisors, and shop customers. Included in the app: * Easily view summary of work, drill into detailed information while performing services, track job progress in real-time, and keep a detailed record of all findings right from one centralized location. * Swiping to the right, techs can easily mark an inspection item green. Swiping left will allow the technician to select yellow or red status, directing the tech to the Findings screen where they can record their findings and add images and/or videos to provide context. * Integrated with the device's native camera, technicians have the full functionality of the phone's camera features to capture the clearest picture from the darkest corner of the undercarriage. * Mark up pictures to show where the issue is and write text explaining it. * Share findings with customers using Shop-Ware’s integrated Digital Vehicle Experience (DVX) — car owners will receive a clear presentation of the work that you have done on their vehicle, along with any urgent repairs and maintenance recommendations prioritized by service advisors. * Receive approvals faster by giving the customer a clear understanding of the priority and urgency of each recommendation. Shop customers are able to quickly approve or decline services without extensive guidance from service advisors. This saves time and showcases the shop’s expertise to their customers. TechApp by Shop-Ware is available on both iOS and iPadOS devices, enabling technicians to work where they are most efficient - directly at the vehicle. DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY.
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Verdict
Rig Mechanic and TechApp by Shop both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Rig Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 50% of TechApp by Shop's. Rig Mechanic also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). TechApp by Shop's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Rig Mechanic against 3.8 for TechApp by Shop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Rig Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 50% of TechApp by Shop's.
Rig Mechanic ships an update every 3 weeks, TechApp by Shop every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rig Mechanic | TechApp by Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (20 ratings) | 3.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rig Technologies, Inc | Shop-Ware |
Customer experience
Rig Mechanic
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In-app purchases
Rig Mechanic
No in-app purchases
TechApp by Shop
No in-app purchases
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