Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 vs Coatify
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
Coatify
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Every lead you don't follow up fast enough is a job someone else books. Coatify is the all-in-one platform built for professional PPF and ceramic coating installers. It connects to your lead channels, automates your follow-up, and gives you everything you need to move a lead from interested to booked - all from your phone. This is not a generic CRM. This is built for your industry, your workflow, and the way car owners actually make decisions. CONNECT YOUR LEAD CHANNELS Link your Facebook Page in minutes and every lead from your Facebook Ads flows directly into the app - automatically, in real time. No more checking Ads Manager. No more copy-pasting into spreadsheets. Your leads are in your pocket the moment they come in. FOLLOW UP AT SCALE - WITHOUT LIFTING A FINGER Coatify automatically reaches out to new leads the moment they arrive, with personalized messages that feel like they came from you. While you're in the booth wrapping a car, Coatify is warming up your next customer. BUILD & SHOWCASE YOUR PACKAGES Create your PPF and ceramic coating packages directly inside the app. They go live on Usecoatify.com - putting your business in front of car owners actively searching for protection services. MANAGE EVERY LEAD IN ONE PLACE See every lead, their status, and their full conversation history at a glance. Move them from New to Contacted to Booked without switching between apps, spreadsheets, or DMs. CLOSE WITH PERSONALIZED OFFERS Send smart, tailored offers that give car owners exactly what they need to make a confident decision. Less back and forth. More bookings. Coatify Installer is the operating system for your coating business. The installers using it are responding faster, following up smarter, and booking more jobs - without working more hours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 at every 9 days against Coatify's monthly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 ships an update every 9 days, Coatify monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0 | Coatify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (84 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 84 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shopmonkey | souleman louragli |
In-app purchases
Shopmonkey for Techs 2.0
No in-app purchases
Coatify
No in-app purchases
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