Comparison

Garage Gurus vs rmResident

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

Head to head
About

Garage Gurus

This app helps automotive service providers improve shop efficiency and customer service. It enables real-time communication of diagnoses, repair recommendations, and vehicle repair status. Features include quick part look-up, customer communication tools, and direct access to expert advice.

Highlights
  • Find parts quickly via VIN scan or license plate
  • Communicate repair status and estimates to customers
  • Access product information and service tips
  • Chat with ASE Certified professionals for technical support
  • Send inspection results with photos to customers
Features
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SmartChoice™ Mobile is now Garage Gurus™! The Garage Gurus app powered by Federal-Mogul Motorparts helps automotive service providers improve shop efficiency and enhance customer service by providing real-time communication of the diagnosis, repair recommendation and status of their vehicle’s repair. Key Features: •Find the right part quickly and accurately •Communicate with your customers in an effective and professional manner •Get product features, news and service tips easily •Get answers from Federal-Mogul Motorparts professionals with the push of a button Look-up by VIN Scan •Looking up parts for your customer’s vehicle is now faster and easier thanks to Garage Gurus innovative VIN Scan technology. Look-up by License Plate •Find parts fast by using Garage Gurus license plate look-up! Look-up by Application •Garage Gurus offers a faster, more accurate and convenient way to look up vehicle applications by year, make and model as well as specific part number/interchange. Send Inspection Results •Save time! You can instantly send your customers their vehicle inspection results along with multiple photos showing any worn parts and your complete repair estimate. The customer is able to view on their mobile device or desktop and respond instantly via email or callback buttons to ask questions and/or authorize the repair. Product Information •As a leading global manufacturer, Federal-Mogul Motorparts portfolio of trusted brands provides you with the latest innovations for complete vehicle repair solutions. Reference the Product Information Library for technical information and latest news. Chat With a Pro •Technical questions? “Chat With a Pro” automatically connects you by phone or e-mail to the ASE Certified Garage Gurus on-call who are ready to assist you with your installation or product questions. Available Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

About

rmResident

Manage your rental property with ease. Make and view payments, submit and track maintenance requests, and review account information securely from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View account information
  • Pay rent and fees
  • Set up auto-pay
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • View past work orders
Features
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rmResident* is a secure, easy-to-use mobile app you can use to make and view payments, review existing maintenance requests, submit new ones, and more. With rmResident, you can pay rent and other fees, set up monthly auto-pay, and send maintenance requests to your property manager—anytime, anywhere. Features: • Review all your account information quickly and easily • Pay your rent and other fees, view transactions, and set up auto-pay to streamline your future payments • Create maintenance requests when something in your space needs to be serviced or repaired, and view past work orders directly from the app *rmResident is only for renters at properties that use Rent Manager property management software. Please contact the owner of your property to see if rmResident will work for you.

Screenshots

Garage Gurus4 screens
rmResident4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: rmResident at 3.5 against Garage Gurus's 3.1. rmResident also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 7) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Garage Gurus's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 28%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

rmResident holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rmResident has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Garage Gurus's written reviews are positive against 28% of rmResident's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Garage Gurus ships an update every 2 months, rmResident monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Garage Gurus versus rmResident: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarage GurusrmResident
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)3.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better28.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#114 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFederal-Mogul CorporationLCS

Customer experience

Garage Gurus

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

rmResident

All ratings1,924 ratings
Positive62.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative64.3%

Bugs and requests

Garage Gurus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

rmResident

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to reset password
  • Maintenance requests not properly tracked
  • Autopay and payment processing failures
  • Inconsistent and confusing user interface

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to pay partial rent or split payments
  • Ability to view payment history and account details
  • Improved communication with property managers
  • Better mobile app experience and functionality

In-app purchases

None

Garage Gurus

No in-app purchases

None

rmResident

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garage Gurus free?
Garage Gurus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is rmResident free?
rmResident is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Garage Gurus or rmResident?
rmResident is rated higher. Garage Gurus averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while rmResident averages 3.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Garage Gurus or rmResident have ads?
Neither Garage Gurus nor rmResident shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garage Gurus or rmResident?
Garage Gurus ships an update every 2 months, and rmResident monthly. Most recently, Garage Gurus was updated on November 1, 2026 and rmResident on November 3, 2026.

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