# NGO vs ARCOS Mobile Plus

The clearest difference is rating: NGO at 2.1 against ARCOS Mobile Plus's 1.3. NGO also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 3%) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.4). ARCOS Mobile Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 36 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NGO sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ARCOS Mobile Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

NGO holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARCOS Mobile Plus has 246 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of NGO's written reviews are positive against 3% of ARCOS Mobile Plus's.

NGO ships an update every 36 months, ARCOS Mobile Plus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NGO | ARCOS Mobile Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngo/id1041603828/reviews)** | [1.3 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcos-mobile-plus/id1635568283/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **246** |
| Positive reviews | **14.3% of reviews** | 2.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 48 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neptune Technology Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041603827) | [ARCOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967247732) |

## What reviewers say

### NGO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngo/id1041603828)

This app simplifies meter reading data collection and analysis in the field. It provides on-the-spot insights into water usage patterns, leak detection, and reverse flow, improving customer service and operational efficiency for utilities.

**Highlights:** On-site meter data collection, Real-time data analysis, Leak and reverse flow detection, Customer water usage graphing, AMI functionality in hand, Troubleshooting usage anomalies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Data Log | $9.99 | one-time |
| Off Cycle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pressure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase All Modes | $19.99 | one-time |


### ARCOS Mobile Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcos-mobile-plus/id1635568283)

This application helps utility employees respond to callouts, view their schedules and rosters, and receive notifications. It's designed to streamline daily operations and responses to unplanned events.

**Highlights:** Respond to callouts, View schedule, View rosters, Receive notifications, Manage daily operations, Handle unplanned events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Better user interface design than previous version
- 🔐 Facial recognition login capability
- 📈 Continuous improvement and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App constantly logs users out unexpectedly
- ⏳ Infinite loading screens on startup
- 🔄 Requires frequent app restarts to function
- 💥 Crashes immediately upon opening
- 🔐 Login failures and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- App logs out without warning or notification
- Login credentials rejected after updates
- Infinite loading screen on first app open
- App crashes immediately after December update
- Biometric login prompts not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Ability to view callout history and details
- Employee status color coding (who's working, on vacation, etc.)
- Automatic text notification when auto-logged out
- Adjustable font size within app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NGO free?

NGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARCOS Mobile Plus free?

ARCOS Mobile Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NGO or ARCOS Mobile Plus?

NGO is rated higher. NGO averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ARCOS Mobile Plus averages 1.3 from 246 ratings.

### Do NGO or ARCOS Mobile Plus have ads?

Neither NGO nor ARCOS Mobile Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NGO or ARCOS Mobile Plus?

NGO ships an update every 36 months, and ARCOS Mobile Plus monthly. Most recently, NGO was updated on October 4, 2026 and ARCOS Mobile Plus on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*