Ikon Install vs Mobile Installer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ikon Install
This utility app automates the registration of devices by scanning and associating vehicle data with GPS serial numbers. It performs validation tests and securely transmits information to a fleet tracking platform, significantly reducing manual installation tasks.
- Scans and associates VIN and dealer stock numbers
- Performs install validation tests
- Securely transmits data to platform
- Automates manual installation tasks
- Robust security system for installers
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The ikon Technologies Vehicle Installation app is a utility that works with ikon Technologies devices operated on our software platform. This is the first app in a series of companion applications designed for building a world-class Fleet Tracking Platform. Benefits: • Scans and associates key vehicle data points such as VIN and dealer stock number with the GPS serial number • Performs a robust series of install validation tests • Securely transmits data to the ikon Technologies platform where it is decoded and saved • Eliminates almost all of the manual tasks involved in an Ikon device installation ikon Technologies customers can use this new app themselves, or they can deploy installers with confidence, knowing there is a robust security system in place that exclusively allows the installer access for a limited time, ensuring your privacy and security.
Mobile Installer
Streamline the installation of PassTime devices into the OASIS system. This app automates vehicle information lookup, verifies communication and GPS, and confirms successful installation.
- Scan serial number and VIN
- Automatic VIN lookup
- Communication and GPS verification
- Optional starter installation verification
- Lot management name entry
- Installation confirmation
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The PassTime Mobile Installer app allows you to quickly install a PassTime device into the PassTime OASIS system. Capabilities include: 1. Scan serial number and vehicle VIN for quick entry. 2. Automatic VIN lookup for vehicle make, model and year. 3. Communication and GPS verification. 4. Optional Starter installation verification. 5. Optional default first and last name for lot management applications. 6. Confirmation of installation into the PassTime Oasis System.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Installer at 4.4 against Ikon Install's 3.6. Mobile Installer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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.
Mobile Installer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively.
Ikon Install ships an update every 2 months, Mobile Installer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikon Install | Mobile Installer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (14 ratings) | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VBI Group LLC | GORDON HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC. |
Customer experience
Ikon Install
Mobile Installer
In-app purchases
Ikon Install
No in-app purchases
Mobile Installer
No in-app purchases
