Ikon Install vs Snap
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.
Snap
Access the full product catalog of tools and view new product releases. Connect to a mobile store to check account balances, make payments, and communicate with your dealer. Express interest in products and promotions directly within the app.
- Full product catalog access
- View new product releases
- National promotion participation
- Mobile store account balance
- Make payments via mobile store
- Instant text/chat communication
- "I'm interested" feature
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Snap-on® Connect is a quick and easy way to get product information, view new product and participate in national promotions. Navigate the full catalog of Snap-on® Tools for the right solution to complete the job with confidence. When connected to a Mobile Store*, you can view account balances and make payments*, also communicate instantly via text or chat and order promotions specific to your connected mobile store*. Let him know that you are interested in a product or promotion using the "I'm interested" feature. Since 1920, Snap-on Tools has delivered quality, innovation and performance to get the job done- and done right- the first time and every time. *Participating Mobile Stores only
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Snap at 4.6 against Ikon Install's 3.6. Snap also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (697 vs 14). Ikon Install's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snap has 697 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ikon Install's written reviews are positive against 30% of Snap's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikon Install | Snap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (14 ratings) | 4.6 (697 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 30.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 697 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VBI Group LLC | Snap-on Inc. |
Customer experience
Ikon Install
Snap
Bugs and requests
Ikon Install
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Snap
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot log in or create account
- App constantly crashes or shows error messages
- Catalog and pricing information not loading properly
- Incompatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view and order tools directly from the app
- Integration with dealer accounts and payment options
- Improved search and navigation
- Consistent pricing and catalog information
In-app purchases
Ikon Install
No in-app purchases
Snap
No in-app purchases
