Comparison

TEXKAT vs Soloist

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

Head to head
About

TEXKAT

Features
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The TEXKAT app; a product from the TOPMOTIVE Group for mobile use of the well-known Next TecCat spare parts catalog for iPhone. The TEXKAT app is based on the comprehensive TecDoc and DVSE data pool data with the original data from the parts manufacturers and spare parts information for cars. For each item, all relevant information such as technical features or product images is displayed in the app. You will also find the linked OE numbers for the items as well as the information in which vehicles these spare parts are installed. The application is suitable for use in workshops, commerce and industry. Users can quickly and specifically search for a vehicle part or a vehicle by entering a number and determine which vehicles the spare part fits into or which parts are required for the vehicle. The search is also possible using a scan function of the EAN code. Possible search criteria for quick part identification are any number, the article number, an OE number, the usage number or the comparison number.

About

Soloist

Features
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Run your service business without the hassle. Clients book themselves 24/7 through your personal page โ€” no calls, no chat threads. You get the appointment. They get an automatic confirmation. ONLINE BOOKING - Your personal page at your-name.soloist.online - Clients pick a service and time in under a minute - Buffer time between appointments so you're never rushed - Reviews collected automatically after every visit CLIENT ACCOUNT - Personal client area - View, cancel or repeat bookings in a few taps - Save appointments to Google or Apple Calendar - Service details and prices in every confirmation REMINDERS - Your own Telegram bot with your name and avatar (Pro) - Automatic SMS reminders to clients - Fewer no-shows, no empty slots CLIENTS & APPOINTMENTS - Client base with notes, photos and history - Full visit and payment history - Recurring bookings for regular clients - Import contacts from your phone FINANCE & ANALYTICS - Revenue tracking per appointment - Top services, occupancy rate, average bill - Reports for any period โ€” no spreadsheets needed TEAM - Multiple specialists in one account - Separate schedules and services per performer - Access control and permission management Perfect for: hair salons, barbershops, nail studios, massage therapists, cosmetologists, photographers, personal trainers, tutors โ€” anyone who works by appointment. Try free for 7 days. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TEXKAT4 screens
Soloist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TEXKAT at none against Soloist's 6. TEXKAT also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Soloist's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Soloist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TEXKAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TEXKAT ships an update every 8 months, Soloist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
TEXKAT versus Soloist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTEXKATSoloist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size60 MB172 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDVSE GmbHYelyzaveta Korniichuk

In-app purchases

None

TEXKAT

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Soloist

Subscriptions6
  • Standard โ€” Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro โ€” Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Standard โ€” 6 Months$38.996 Months
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  • Standard โ€” Annual$63.991 Year
  • Pro โ€” 6 Months$71.996 Months
  • Pro Yearly$119.991 Year

Questions

Is TEXKAT free?
TEXKAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Soloist free?
Soloist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TEXKAT or Soloist have ads?
Neither TEXKAT nor Soloist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TEXKAT or Soloist?
TEXKAT ships an update every 8 months, and Soloist every 3 weeks. Most recently, TEXKAT was updated on November 4, 2026 and Soloist on October 31, 2026.

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