Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet) vs Workshop Software
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet)
Manage your auto repair shop operations from your tablet. This app offers features for repair orders, parts inventory, customer management, scheduling, and technical information, with VIN and license plate scanning for efficiency.
- Repair order management
- Parts and inventory control
- Customer and vehicle profiles
- Appointment scheduling
- Technical repair information
- VIN and license plate scanning
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Revolutionize the way you manage your auto repair shop with AutoRepair Cloud's tablet application! AutoRepair Shop - Tablet is a part of a comprehensive auto repair shop management system AutoRepair Cloud. Our tablet application provides all the features and functionalities of the web version, ensuring you can manage your auto repair shop from anywhere with ease and get a seamless workflow with an additional mobility. == FEATURES: - Labor time estimate. - Repair order management including invoicing, quotes, concerns, etc. - Auto parts and inventory management including electronic purchase. - Diagnostic OBD2 and Digital Inspections. - Customers and Vehicles management. - Appointments scheduling. - Technical information including Repair Manuals, TSB, Wire Diagrams, Specifications, etc. - Communication with customers via Internal Chat, SMS, Email and WhatsApp. - Accounting system integrations: QuickBooks, Sage and Xero. - Reports, Import Data and 3rd party integrations: Carfax, Salesforce, etc. - CRM and Marketing including Shop website, Online Appointments, Google, Ads and Analytics, Direct Email and Loyalty program. - See more at www.autorepaircloud.com/features.html More than that, with its built-in VIN Scanner, you can instantly scan VIN codes, decode them, and accurately upload vehicle information to your system. In addition, the application has a License Plate Scanner that further simplifies the process. Try AutoRepair Shop today and start streamlining your repair process. == SUBSCRIPTION App is free to download and use on trial, yet eventually a registration is required. AutoRepair Cloud suggest a range of subscription plans that are fully customizable, with a free 14-day trial for all new users. Find details on our website: www.autorepaircloud.com/prices.html
Workshop Software
Manage workshop operations on the go. Track jobs, bookings, photos, and videos. Clock in/out of tasks and conduct detailed inspections with customizable templates.
- Job and booking management
- Photo and video uploads
- Work hour tracking
- Mobile inspections
- Customer and vehicle info editing
- Barcode job scanning
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Streamline your workshop management with the Workshop Software app. This powerful app allows you to effortlessly manage bookings, jobs, photos, and videos, all while tracking work hours and conducting inspections – right from your mobile device. With the Workshop Software app, you can easily edit customer and vehicle information, and conveniently upload, view, and edit photos and videos. The modern and intuitive user interface ensures quick and easy navigation, providing full control over bookings, jobs, invoices, and inspections. Additionally, the app simplifies clocking in and out of jobs with a quick swipe or by scanning the barcode on your printed job card, allowing for accurate time tracking. Your technicians can also conduct inspections directly within the app, using customizable templates that include green/yellow/red ratings, comments, inputs, tire information, and more. Experience the convenience of managing your workshop on the go with the Workshop Software app.
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Verdict
Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet) and Workshop Software both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet)'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Workshop Software's. Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Workshop Software's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet) against 4.0 for Workshop Software. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet)'s written reviews are positive against 29% of Workshop Software's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet) | Workshop Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (15 ratings) — better | 4.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTERNET TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | Workshop Software |
Customer experience
Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet)
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In-app purchases
Auto Repair Shop (for Tablet)
No in-app purchases
Workshop Software
No in-app purchases
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