Comparison

TechApp by Shop 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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

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

TechApp by Shop4 screens
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TechApp by Shop at 50% against Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's 0%. TechApp by Shop also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and rating (3.8 vs 3.3). Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (85 vs 13). 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

TechApp by Shop holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 has 85 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TechApp by Shop's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TechApp by Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TechApp by Shop versus Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTechApp by ShopShopmonkey for Techs 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings) — better3.3 (85 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1385 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB198 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShop-WareShopmonkey

Customer experience

TechApp by Shop

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

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

TechApp by Shop

No in-app purchases

None

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TechApp by Shop free?
TechApp by Shop 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, TechApp by Shop or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
TechApp by Shop is rated higher. TechApp by Shop averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 averages 3.3 from 85 ratings.
Do TechApp by Shop or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 have ads?
Neither TechApp by Shop nor Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TechApp by Shop or Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0?
TechApp by Shop ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 every 9 days. Most recently, TechApp by Shop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 on October 30, 2026.

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