Comparison

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 vs Restomod Switch

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

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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

About

Restomod Switch

This app provides wireless control for specific S-SERIES A/C Systems via Bluetooth. It allows users to adjust fan speed, mode, and temperature, and offers advanced diagnostics for troubleshooting. Users can also customize the app's appearance.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Fan speed control
  • Mode control (Dash, Defrost, Floor)
  • Temperature adjustment
  • Advanced diagnostics
  • App customization
Features
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Restomod Air’s newest app is designed for the S-SERIES A/C Systems. This App only works with Restomod Air Haymaker-S, Vapir 3-S, Vapir 2-S, Bantam-S, Cyclone-S A/C Systems. FULL CONTROL: Control all functions of your S-Series A/C System with Fan Speed, Mode Control positions such as Dash, Defrost and Floor along with Temperature Control. BLUETOOTH: The Restomod Air app works with your mobile device by establishing a secure Bluetooth connection providing instantaneous wireless control & feedback of your Restomod Air S-series system. As we advance our technology, so can your a/c system. SWITCH TECHNOLOGY: Switch Technology allows you to bounce back and forth between the app, hard control and remote control. You do not have to pick from a controller mounted in your dash, remote control or having the app downloaded on your mobile device. REMOTE CONTROL: Using the app as a remote control is simple. Once establishing the bluetooth connection, all you have to do is open your Restomod Air app and adjust the dials to your desired settings. ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS: With the advanced diagnostics feature of the app, you can see how your system is functioning, self-diagnose and troubleshoot. CUSTOMIZATION: Fully Customize the Look of your App by changing the Dial theme colors, indicator highlight color and background colors.

Screenshots

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.04 screens
Restomod Switch3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Restomod Switch at 5.0 against Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's 3.4. Restomod Switch also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription). Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). 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

Restomod Switch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, Restomod Switch every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 versus Restomod Switch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShopmonkey for Techs 2.0Restomod Switch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (83 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings83 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShopmonkeyInteractive Technologies, Inc. (KS)

Customer experience

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

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

Restomod Switch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Restomod Switch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 free?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Restomod Switch free?
Restomod Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 or Restomod Switch?
Restomod Switch is rated higher. Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Restomod Switch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 or Restomod Switch have ads?
Neither Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 nor Restomod Switch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 or Restomod Switch?
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restomod Switch every 11 months. Most recently, Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Restomod Switch on August 2, 2026.

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