# The Source Mobile

> Field agent app for mystery shopping, inspections, and data collection opportunities. (iPhone/iPad app by TrendSource, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-mobile/id1179173328 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TrendSource, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/520270126)
- Category: Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.1 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-03-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-mobile/id1179173328/reviews.md

## What is The Source Mobile?

Previously MSI Services, Inc., The Source is the exclusive field agent database provider for TrendSource, Inc.. The Source offers a wide variety of opportunities for individuals wanting to earn some extra money on their own time, including mystery shopping, customer intercepts, professional OnSite Inspections, competitive pricing audits, and much more!

The Source Mobile app is a mobile companion to The Source website for use by Field Agents. If you are a Field Agent for The Source, it allows you to take your Field Agent responsibilities with you wherever you go. The Source Mobile app helps you to leverage the unique features of your Smart Phones, by allowing you to use your GPS to find nearby projects and using your phone’s camera to take and upload digital images. After using the app for a few weeks, you will realize just how efficient and mobile you can be as a Field Agent.

The Source Mobile app provides the following functionality, all optimized for the limited screen space of your Smart Phone:

- View information about your current projects, including project descriptions and manuals, as well as mapping the location.
- Input your data, which automatically saves your progress along the way
- Find available projects based on your current location, a particular zip code, or your home address.
- Confirm projects that have been sent your way by our staff
- Check in and check out of a location, which is a quick way to log your time in and time out for one of your projects.
- Upload receipts for any projects that require them.
- Contact support from the field quickly and easily.

The Source values and respects your privacy, and so you could be assured that any personal information you allow access to is 100% secure. 

The Source Website: https://www.thesourceagents.com/
The Source Field Agent Login: https://www.thesourceagents.com/Account/Login.aspx
The Source Mobile Support: thesourceagents@trendsource.com

## Key features

- View project details and manuals
- Map project locations
- Input data and save progress
- Find projects by location or zip code
- Confirm assigned projects
- Check in/out of locations
- Upload receipts
- Contact field support

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-source-mobile/id1179173328/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-09-18*

I've been using the app for three years and never a problem until a month ago and now it crashes and freezes constantly. Trend Source has been no help whatsoever! I'm about done!

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2023-07-24*

The app crashes every time I submit anything.  There is a bug in the system that needs to be corrected.  I don’t have that problem with other apps that I use.  Makes it difficult to except jobs or request jobs.  Can’t even submit jobs.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2023-06-21*

I've been using the app for three years and Mary a problem until a month ago and now it crashes and freezes constantly.  Trend Source has been no help whatsoever!  I'm about done!

### 1/5 — App keeps shutting down

*2023-04-03*

I have uninstalled Abe reinstalled app and when I try to log in the whole app closes.

### 1/5 — Stopped working

*2022-12-29, version 1.0.1*

I began using the app when it was first introduced. It worked great for searching, input, and check in. At the time, I had an older iPhone SE and had no problems at all. Recently the app only works sporadically. I can’t check in, which means that I have to make a purchase when I need to verify my location. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled. Same thing. It doesn’t look like the app has been updated in a long time.

### 1/5 — Great company, lousy app

*2021-06-28, version 1.0.1*

I've been a contractor for this company since early in 2019 and this app has consistently sucked for that entire time. Nice to be able to input projects on the app when it's working, which it is not about 3/4 of the time. With all the tech advancements in the 4 years since the last update of this app, it's really time to get with the times and for TrendSource to UPDATE THIS APP!!

### 1/5 — The end

*2021-02-04, version 1.0.1*

I decided to start using this again now that the pandemic is less of an issue for me. I don’t get any project invites over text anymore so I opened the app to find it doesn’t work at all. I can no longer search for projects. It keeps telling me my gps strength is too weak. I’m on my house WiFi which is blazing fast. I don’t think this app has been updated for iOS 14 and likely never will. Oh well.

### 1/5 — They will pester you until you do the assignments

*2018-12-16, version 1.0.1*

If I could give this less than one star I would. Just in one day I had seven emails and 3 missed phone calls for ONE assignment. The app is also slow and outdated. The staff that I spoke with was nice at first and then when I expressed my concerns of being essentially harassed for a $12 job, I was met with an unprofessional attitude. Do not use this app.

### 1/5 — Slow as hell

*2017-10-19, version 1.0.1*

The last version update it started to work faster. I think after the last iOS update, it's back to status quo, with slow and lagging assignment searches, and uploads.

## Frequently asked questions about The Source Mobile

### What kind of work can I find with The Source Mobile?

The Source Mobile connects you with opportunities such as mystery shopping, customer intercepts, professional on-site inspections, and competitive pricing audits. These tasks allow you to earn extra money on your own time.

### How does The Source Mobile help me find jobs?

The app utilizes your smartphone's GPS to help you find nearby projects. You can also search for available projects based on a particular zip code or your home address.

### Can I use my phone's camera with The Source Mobile?

Yes, the app allows you to use your phone's camera to take and upload digital images, which is often required for project documentation like uploading receipts.

### How do I log my work time with The Source Mobile?

The app provides a quick way to log your time by allowing you to check in and check out of a location for your assigned projects.

### Is my personal information secure with The Source Mobile?

The Source states that it values and respects your privacy, assuring that any personal information you allow access to is 100% secure.

### What devices does The Source Mobile support?

The Source Mobile is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices.

### When was The Source Mobile last updated?

The latest version of The Source Mobile was released on April 5, 2017, with the initial release date being March 9, 2017.

### What is the user rating for The Source Mobile?

The Source Mobile has a user rating of 1.5 stars based on 20 ratings.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.1 — 2017-04-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Updated navigations on certain screens that were missing bottom nav bar
- Removed network connection messages, since they were causing more trouble than they were worth

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