Comparison

Rig Mechanic vs Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Rig Mechanic

Connects drivers and mechanics for vehicle maintenance and repair. Respond to service requests, track progress in real-time, and complete transactions securely within the app. Offers detailed invoices and secure payment processing.

Highlights
  • Service request response
  • Offer creation for services
  • Real-time service tracking
  • In-app navigation
  • Secure payment processing
  • Detailed invoice generation
Features
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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!

About

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

This mobile app empowers auto repair technicians with tools to manage their workflow efficiently. It offers features like VIN scanning, digital inspections, access to vehicle data, and real-time updates, all while syncing with a web-based shop management system.

Highlights
  • VIN and License Plate Scanning
  • Digital Vehicle Inspections with Photos/Videos
  • Access to Vehicle Diagrams and Procedures
  • Personalized Work Order View
  • Workflow and To-Do List Tracking
  • Internal Notes and Collaboration
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Time Clock Tracking
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Shopmonkey for Techs is the only auto shop management mobile app designed just for technicians. It syncs seamlessly with Shopmonkey web app — an easy-to-use cloud-based system that helps auto shops understand, manage and grow their business — keeping every team member on the same page no matter where they’re working. Download Shopmonkey for Techs to get the tools you need to work efficiently, stay on top of tasks, and keep in sync with your service writers without ever leaving the bay. FEATURES + VIN and License Plate Scanning - Check in vehicles faster than ever before. One tap of a button pulls up the vehicle information, so you can start working right away. + Digital Vehicle Inspections - Quickly take and mark up photos, upload videos, and add notes to inspections—helping customers understand recommended services while documenting pre-existing vehicle damage. + Built-In Diagrams, Procedures & More - Open vehicle diagrams, specs, wiring, procedures, and fluid information directly from any work order within the app, for quick access to the info you need. + My Work Orders - Get a personalized view into the orders that you are responsible for and see authorized work at a glance. + Workflow Tracking - Clearly track and update work order status as you progress. + To-Do List - Check off labor line items, inspection items, and more to easily keep track of your workload. + Internal Notes & Collaboration - Send and receive notes between service writers and other team members to stay on the same page while saving valuable time. + Real-Time Updates - Create and update customer, vehicle, and work order details right on the mobile app, without having to run to your service writer. + Time Clocks - Track hours and understand your personal efficiency by clocking into any work order, service, or labor item. We're always developing new features to improve the Shopmonkey for Techs app experience, and we'd love to hear your feedback! Drop us a line with new feature requests or just to let us know how we’re doing: https://shopmonkey.canny.io/. --- IN THE NEWS TechCrunch — Shopmonkey raises $75M Series C to help auto repair shops streamline their business: “Now, less than a year after announcing a $25 million Series B, Shopmonkey has garnered another fresh round of capital. The company has raised a $75 million Series C led by previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and Index Ventures, as well as additional participation from returning investors Headline and I2BF, and new investor ICONIQ Growth. The financing will be used to grow Shopmonkey’s product, sales and marketing teams, and further fuel development of its platform.” --- SUBSCRIBE Shopmonkey has a range of subscription options to fit your shop size and budget. - Basic Monkey - Clever Monkey - Genius Monkey - Enterprise & HD A Shopmonkey subscription is required to use this app. Learn more at www.shopmonkey.com

Screenshots

Rig Mechanic3 screens
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rig Mechanic at 67% against Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's 0%. Rig Mechanic also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (3.7 vs 3.3). Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (85 vs 21). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rig Mechanic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 85 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Rig Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rig Mechanic ships an update every 3 weeks, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rig Mechanic versus Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRig MechanicShopmonkey for Techs 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (21 ratings) — better3.3 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2185 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRig Technologies, IncShopmonkey

Customer experience

Rig Mechanic

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

All ratings83 ratings
Positive56.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative38.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

None

Rig Mechanic

No in-app purchases

None

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rig Mechanic free?
Rig Mechanic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 free?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rig Mechanic or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
Rig Mechanic is rated higher. Rig Mechanic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 averages 3.3 from 85 ratings.
Do Rig Mechanic or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 have ads?
Neither Rig Mechanic nor Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rig Mechanic or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
Rig Mechanic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 9 days. Most recently, Rig Mechanic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 on November 3, 2026.

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