Comparison

PassTime Oasis vs Direct

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

Head to head
About

PassTime Oasis

This app allows users to manage vehicles, send codes to a PassTime unit, and review historical data. It also enables running reports and searching customer information by various criteria. Access requires prior setup on the web portal.

Highlights
  • Locate vehicles
  • Send PassTime codes
  • Review locate history
  • Review code history
  • Run reports
  • Save vehicle lists
  • Search customer base
Features
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Companion app for the PassTime Oasis Management System web site. NOTE: You will need to add the Oasis Mobile Application access to your login from the PassTime Oasis web site (https://secure.passtimeusa.com) before you can login to the app. The Oasis app will allow you to: 1. Locate vehicles 2. Send all appropriate codes to a PassTime unit 3. Review Locate history 4. Review Code history 5. Run Reports 6. Save a list of vehicles to review 7. Search your customer base by Last name, Serial number or Account number

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

PassTime Oasis1 screens
Direct4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PassTime Oasis at 4.9 against Direct's 4.3. PassTime Oasis also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). 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

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

PassTime Oasis holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PassTime Oasis's written reviews are positive against 59% of Direct's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PassTime Oasis ships an update monthly, Direct every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PassTime Oasis versus Direct: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassTime OasisDirect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better4.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1433 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB23 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGORDON HOWARD ASSOCIATES, INC.SOLERA HOLDINGS, INC

Customer experience

PassTime Oasis

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Direct

All ratings33 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

None

PassTime Oasis

No in-app purchases

None

Direct

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PassTime Oasis free?
PassTime Oasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Direct free?
Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PassTime Oasis or Direct?
PassTime Oasis is rated higher. PassTime Oasis averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Direct averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do PassTime Oasis or Direct have ads?
Neither PassTime Oasis nor Direct shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PassTime Oasis or Direct?
PassTime Oasis ships an update monthly, and Direct every 5 weeks. Most recently, PassTime Oasis was updated on November 1, 2026 and Direct on October 30, 2026.

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