Comparison

Gear Crews vs PitNote

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

Head to head
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Gear Crews

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Run your auto repair shop smarter with Gear Crews — the AI-powered shop management app built for independent mechanics and small repair shops. Create work orders, diagnose issues with AI, manage parts & inventory, send digital inspections, and get paid — all from your phone. Whether you're a solo mechanic or running a multi-bay shop, Gear Crews gives you the whole workflow — estimates, work orders, parts, invoicing and customer history — without enterprise pricing. Start free. AI-POWERED DIAGNOSTICS Connect an OBD2 Bluetooth scanner or describe symptoms — Gear Crew's AI interprets DTC codes, suggests probable causes, estimates repair costs, and recommends parts. Get shop-grade diagnostics powered by real artificial intelligence. COMPLETE WORK ORDER MANAGEMENT Create, assign, and track work orders from start to finish. Add line items for labor and parts, assign technicians, update status in real time, and convert directly to invoices. Your entire workflow in one place. DIGITAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (DVI) Run multi-point inspections with photo and video markup. Send professional inspection reports directly to customers via text or email. Build trust and upsell with visual proof. SMART INVOICING & PAYMENTS Generate invoices from work orders with one tap. AI verifies line items before sending. Record payments, issue refunds, and track outstanding balances. Get paid faster. PARTS LOOKUP & ORDERING Search millions of parts across major suppliers right inside the app. Compare prices, check availability, and order in a few taps. Track inventory with low-stock alerts and automatic reorder points. APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING Calendar and bay view scheduling with drag-and-drop. Accept online bookings from your customer portal. AI optimizes scheduling to maximize bay utilization and reduce wait times. 24/7 AI RECEPTIONIST Never miss a call again. An AI receptionist answers your shop phone, books appointments, provides status updates, and takes messages — around the clock. CUSTOMER CRM & MESSAGING Store complete customer and vehicle history. Send appointment reminders, inspection results, and marketing campaigns via SMS and email. Build lasting relationships. VOICE-FIRST WORKFLOW Hands covered in grease? Use voice commands to create work orders, look up parts, update job status, and more — completely hands-free. OBD2 BLUETOOTH SCANNER Connect directly to vehicles via Bluetooth OBD2 adapters. Read and clear DTCs, view live data streams, freeze frame data, and run AI-powered diagnostics — all from your phone. REPORTS & ANALYTICS Track revenue, technician productivity, parts margins, customer retention, and more. Visual charts and weekly reports help you make data-driven decisions. CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE PORTAL Give customers a branded portal to check repair status, view inspection results, approve estimates, book appointments, send messages, and make payments — no app download required. FLEET MANAGEMENT Manage fleet accounts with multiple vehicles. Track maintenance schedules, set service intervals, and provide fleet managers with dedicated dashboards. MULTI-LOCATION SUPPORT Run multiple shop locations from one account. Transfer work orders, share inventory, and view consolidated reports across all your locations. GAMIFICATION & TRAINING Motivate technicians with XP, achievements, and leaderboards. Built-in training keeps your team sharp. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Gear Crews - Auto Shop Manager Premium is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your iTunes Account Settings. Available plans: - Monthly: $7.99 per month - Annual: $39.99 per year Terms of Service: https://gearcrews.infoinlet.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://gearcrews.infoinlet.com/privacy

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PitNote

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「あの車、車検いつまでだったかな」 台帳をめくらないと答えられない——PitNote は、その手間をなくすための車両管理アプリです。 個人事業の自動車整備工場のスタッフが、顧客・車両・整備記録をひとつにまとめて持ち歩けます。アプリを開けば、期日が迫った車両が上から順に並びます。 [こんな場面で] ・車検の入庫案内をかける相手を、月初に洗い出したい ・預かった車の前回整備と交換部品を、その場で確認したい ・事務所では大きな画面、現場では手元の端末で同じ台帳を見たい [主な機能] ◆ 車検期日をアプリが見張る 期限切れ / 7日以内 / 30日以内 / 60日以内 / それ以降 の5段階に自動で仕分け。要対応の台数はホーム最上部にまとまります。通知タイミングは60日前・30日前・7日前が初期設定で、日数の追加・削除も自由です。 ◆ 車検証の入力をなくす 国土交通省「車検証閲覧アプリ」が書き出したJSONファイル、電子車検証のQRコード、PDFファイル、さらに紙の車検証をカメラで撮影した文字認識——4つの経路から車台番号・型式・寸法・重量などを読み取り、登録画面に流し込みます。 ◆ 整備記録は部品明細まで 作業内容・担当者・走行距離に加えて、使用部品を品番・数量・単価で記録。工賃と合わせた合計金額を自動計算します。作業前後の写真も添付できます。 ◆ よく使う整備は雛形から オイル交換や法定12ヶ月点検などを整備テンプレートとして保存。工賃を改定してもバージョンが積み上がり、過去の記録がどの版を使ったかを追えます。 ◆ 走行距離の推移をグラフで 整備のたびに記録した距離が折れ線で並び、次の交換時期の目安が立ちます。 ◆ 顧客は個人も法人も 所有車両と連絡先がひも付き、法人の社用車も一覧で扱えます。 [Premium について] 基本機能は購入なしでお使いいただけます。買い切りのPremiumをご購入いただくと、顧客・車両・整備記録・テンプレートの登録上限が解除され、複数端末でのデータ同期、PDF / CSV の書き出し、全データのバックアップと復元がご利用いただけます。月額の自動更新はありません。

Screenshots

Gear Crews4 screens
PitNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PitNote at none against Gear Crews's 4. Gear Crews's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gear Crews sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PitNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gear Crews ships an update every 3 weeks, PitNote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Gear Crews versus PitNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGear CrewsPitNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperINFO INLET K.K.Toshihiro Nakao

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gear Crews

Subscriptions4
  • Gear Crews Monthly Special Offer$3.991 Month
  • Gear Crews Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Gear Crews Yearly Special Offer$23.991 Year
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  • Gear Crews Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

PitNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gear Crews free?
Gear Crews is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PitNote free?
PitNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gear Crews or PitNote have ads?
Neither Gear Crews nor PitNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gear Crews or PitNote?
Gear Crews ships an update every 3 weeks, and PitNote every 3 months. Most recently, Gear Crews was updated on October 31, 2026 and PitNote on November 5, 2026.

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