Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 vs REP Helper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
REP Helper
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Qualify for Real Estate Professional (REP) status and Short-Term Rental (STR) material participation with the only compliance-first tracking system designed for serious investors. QUALIFY SMARTER. DOCUMENT STRONGER. DEDUCT CONFIDENTLY. - REP Helper isn't just a timer. It’s your audit-defense shield. Whether you are battling the 750-hour rule or proving material participation for your Airbnb, REP Helper provides the structured, defensible documentation required to turn passive losses into massive tax offsets. REP Helper is for real-estate investors who want to: * Qualify for Real Estate Professional (REP) status * Pass the 750-hour test & satisfy the 50% test * Track material participation across LTR portfolio * Meet STR material participation tests (100h, 500h, Substantially All) * Turn rental losses into non-passive deductions - WHY INVESTORS TRUST REP HELPER Spreadsheets are an audit risk. Manual logs are easy to lose. REP Helper automates the complexity of IRS requirements for: * Rental Property Owners seeking REP Status * STR & Airbnb Hosts proving material participation * W-2 Professionals pursuing tax-efficient real estate portfolios * Full-time real estate professionals * High-Net-Worth Couples tracking joint hours for tax filings * CPA-advised portfolios - IN-APP CORE FEATURES * Real Estate Hour Tracking Log and categorize activities by property, qualification test, and IRS criteria. Track qualifying vs non-qualifying hours with structured clarity. * GPS-Based Property Address Entry Use location data to automate rental property logging, improving accuracy and audit defensibility. * REP Status Dashboard Live tracking for: - 750-hour requirement - 50% test - Material Participation Know where you stand at all times. * STR Material Participation Tracking Track and monitor: - 500-hour test - 100-hour & more-than-anyone-else test - Substantially All test * Photo Documentation & Evidence Capture Attach supporting documentation directly to your activity logs. Snap photos of receipts, invoices, work orders, or property conditions and store them alongside the related entry. * AI-Powered activity logging: Voice & Receipt Capture Log activities using voice input while on the go. Capture and attach photos of receipts to support and substantiate your time entries. * AI-Generated Activity Descriptions Let AI transform brief notes into structured, professional activity descriptions aligned with real estate qualification standards. Improve clarity, consistency, and documentation quality in seconds. * Precision Activity Timer Start a built-in timer to track real estate work in real time. Capture exact durations for property visits, contractor supervision, tenant coordination, and other qualifying activities — without manual calculation. - FULL PLATFORM ACCESS REP Helper also includes a powerful web dashboard with advanced reporting, detailed exports, and year-over-year portfolio analysis. - BUILT FOR AUDIT-GRADE DOCUMENTATION REP qualification and STR material participation depend on documentation quality. REP Helper helps you: - Separate qualifying vs non-qualifying hours - Maintain historical year-by-year records - Organize activity logs in structured formats Confidence comes from structure. - DESIGNED FOR GROWTH-ORIENTED INVESTORS From your first long-term rental to a high-volume STR portfolio, REP Helper scales with you. Whether you own: - 1 rental property - A growing STR portfolio - A mixed LTR and STR portfolio - Multiple properties across states REP Helper scales with your portfolio. *** IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE *** REP Helper provides real-estate documentation and hour tracking tools. It does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Always consult a qualified CPA. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 at none against REP Helper's 6. Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). REP Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. REP Helper sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 ships an update every 9 days, REP Helper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 | REP Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (83 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 83 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shopmonkey | RealtyIntel Labs |
In-app purchases
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0
No in-app purchases
REP Helper
- Starter$15.001 Month
- Professional$29.001 Month
- Elite$39.001 Month
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- Starter Yearly$144.991 Year
- Professional Yearly$289.991 Year
- Elite Yearly$384.991 Year
Questions
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