Side Wrench vs FlatWrench

Transform your auto repair business with Side Wrench - the complete shop management solution designed for mobile mechanics, technicians, and small garage owners. WORK ORDER MANAGEMENT Create detailed work orders with customer information, vehicle details, and automatic work order numbering. Track every job from estimate to completion with customizable status tracking. Scan VIN barcodes for quick vehicle identification. REPAIR TRACKING Document every repair with detailed descriptions, labor hours, and parts lists. Track multiple repairs per vehicle with individual cost breakdowns. Use built-in timers to accurately capture labor hours and calculate actual hourly rates. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT • Financial Dashboard - Visualize revenue trends, profit margins, and top customers • Payment Tracking - Record partial payments with multiple payment methods (Cash, Check, Card) • Outstanding Balances - Track unpaid invoices and manage collections • Hourly Rate Analysis - Compare estimated vs. actual rates to optimize pricing • Professional Invoices - Generate PDF invoices with payment history • Tax Export - Export comprehensive financial data in CSV format for tax filing REAL-TIME TIMER TRACKING Never lose track of billable hours with: • Lock Screen Live Activities - See running timers without unlocking your device • Dynamic Island integration (iPhone 14 Pro and newer) • Hourly reminder notifications • App icon badge for active timers • Automatic labor cost calculations PARTS & MATERIALS Track parts with cost, markup, and quantity. Calculate profit margins automatically. Manage parts inventory across multiple repairs. Support for percentage or fixed dollar markups. PROFESSIONAL INVOICING Generate detailed PDF invoices including: • Complete vehicle and customer information • Itemized repairs with labor breakdown • Parts list with costs and markups • Payment history and outstanding balance • Shop branding and contact details BUSINESS INSIGHTS • Revenue trends with customizable time ranges • Profit margin analysis by repair and customer • Top customer identification for retention • Outstanding balance monitoring • Days outstanding tracking for collections ICLOUD SYNC (Premium) Access your data across all your devices. Automatic backup and sync keeps your business running smoothly. Work seamlessly between your iPhone and iPad. DATA EXPORT (Premium) Export financial data in CSV format for: • Tax filing (Schedule C compatible) • Quarterly estimates • Accountant review • Business loan applications • Performance analysis DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS • Intuitive interface optimized for busy mechanics • Works offline - no internet required • Fast performance even with hundreds of work orders • Search and filter by customer, vehicle, date, or status • Swipe actions for quick edits and updates • Archive completed work orders FREE VERSION Get started with up to 2 work orders to try all features. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock unlimited work orders, iCloud sync, and data export for serious shop management. Perfect for: • Independent mechanics • Small auto repair shops • Mobile mechanics • Side hustlers • Motorcycle and ATV repair • Equipment repair businesses • Truck and fleet maintenance Side Wrench helps you spend less time on paperwork and more time turning wrenches. Download now and take control of your repair business! NOW ON IPAD Full split-view layout, multiple windows, and drag & drop — optimized for larger screens! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Built for flat-rate techs who want to beat the clock. FlatWrench is the essential productivity app for automotive technicians working on flat-rate pay. Stop guessing and start knowing exactly how efficient you are with every job. HOW IT WORKS Enter your flagged hours for each job, and the app automatically calculates your efficiency against an 8-hour workday. See your productivity percentage instantly and track your performance over time. KEY FEATU RES - Track flagged hours for every job - Automatic efficiency calculation based on 8-hour days - View metrics by pay period (1st-15th and 16th-end of month) - Complete job history with easy search - Dark theme designed for shop use - Large touch targets for gloved hands - Secure cloud sync across devices WHY FlatWrench? Most technicians have no idea if they're actually making money until payday. FlatWrench gives you real-time visibility into your productivity, so you can make adjustments before it's too late. SIMPLE PRICING One-time purchase of $3.99. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.