Goodyear SmartTech vs Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Goodyear SmartTech
This app streamlines Goodyear Fleet HQ road service calls for authorized dealers. It enhances accuracy and efficiency for dealers, fleets, drivers, and technicians, leading to reduced roll times.
- Streamlined road service calls
- Improved accuracy
- Enhanced efficiency
- Better tracking
- Reduced roll times
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Exclusive to Goodyear Authorized dealers, the Goodyear SmartTech App will improve overall accuracy and efficiency during Goodyear Fleet HQ road service calls. The SmartTech App will benefit dealers, fleets, drivers and technicians through better tracking and a more streamlined process. This app will help significantly reduce roll times.
Direct
Access critical vehicle repair information directly from your mobile device. Quickly diagnose issues, find confirmed fixes, and view detailed procedures and diagrams to expedite repairs. Save time and improve accuracy with instant access to a vast database of automotive knowledge.
- VIN scanning for quick vehicle loading
- Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes
- Color wiring diagrams
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) access
- Labor times and procedures
- Recall notices and TSBs
- Save unlimited vehicles
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Direct-Hit® Mobile brings trusted repair guidance right to the vehicle, eliminating wasted steps and driving technician efficiency and satisfaction. By combining Official OEM manuals directly from the manufacturer, technician-validated fixes, and mobile-first intelligent search, DHM delivers a complete repair experience in the palm of a technician’s hand. Search for information on your mobile device to diagnose challenging issues and repair vehicles faster on the first attempt. Access key repair information directly from your phone or tablet. Forget about remembering detailed procedures or waiting for lengthy printouts—everything you need is on your mobile device. Scan VINs using your device’s camera to quickly load vehicle information and get started on the repair. Only Direct Hit® has more than 3 million confirmed fixes developed with insights from master technicians. Key Features of Direct-Hit Mobile by Identifix: - Official OEM Shop Manuals straight from the manufacturer, including Pin-Out & Connector Views, Exploded View Diagrams, links to Locations & Connector Face, expanded Procedures and Specifications coverage - Hotline Archives & Confirmed Fixes: Easy access to Identifix’s Hotline Archives, including confirmed and potential fixes, test procedures, technician comments, and easy navigation to relevant content - Quick-Hits: View consolidated lists of key Specifications content for particular types of repairs, including Quick Service, Fluid Capacity, A/C, Brakes, Drivetrain, and Tightening Torque - Wiring Diagrams: Visualize wiring diagrams - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): Access comprehensive DTC information and troubleshooting - Body Shop repair content - Parts and Labor Times: Get detailed labor times and OEM parts for specific repair procedures - Related Part Numbers: Find related part numbers for efficient repairs - Recall Notices: Stay updated with recall notices from NHTSA - Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs): Access TSBs from manufacturers - Symptom troubleshooting - YouTube Videos: Watch informative YouTube videos for repair guidance - Innovative Carousel: Quick access to all vehicle information in an intuitive carousel - Printable Pages: Print pages for reference in the workshop - Save Vehicles: Save an unlimited number of vehicles for easy access
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Direct at 59% against Goodyear SmartTech's 8%. Direct also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Goodyear SmartTech's written reviews are positive against 59% of Direct's.
Goodyear SmartTech ships an update every 6 weeks, Direct every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Goodyear SmartTech | Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (36 ratings) | 4.3 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 59.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC |
Customer experience
Goodyear SmartTech
Direct
In-app purchases
Goodyear SmartTech
No in-app purchases
Direct
No in-app purchases
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