Next Gear vs RMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Gear
Manage your property restoration business on the go with a comprehensive suite of tools. Streamline job management, track equipment, handle accounting, and improve customer communication. Gain insights with custom reporting to grow your business.
- Job Management
- Equipment Tracking
- CRM
- Custom Reporting
- Homeowner Communication
- Job Costing
- Estimates & Invoices
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Manage your restoration business on the go. Grow your business with custom reporting, job management, accounting, equipment tracking, and sales enablement—all in one app! Easily create jobs, upload photos, and increase your bottom line. Get the leading platform for property restoration now. Next Gear is the restoration software app that brings together all the tools you need to run your restoration business. Your business essentials are now in one place, from job management and costing to equipment tracking and real-time reporting. Join the 85 thousand restoration contractors that trust Next Gear Solutions to help them reach their goals. Next Gear provides these core features and more: * Calendars and Scheduling Built-in job scheduling functionality keeps your teams on track and on time, no matter how complicated the work calendar gets. * Integrated CRM Build customer relationships and easily track leads with an automated system that keeps teams focused on the right sale at the right time. * Equipment Tracking Keep tabs on every piece of expensive equipment in your inventory with built-in equipment tracking capabilities. * Mobile Job Management Create jobs, track equipment, upload photos, get push notifications, and speak notes directly into the job file to instantly update your team. * Homeowner Communication Close the communication gap with homeowners. Upload photos, track on-time arrivals and get instant feedback on every job. * Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Unlock the power of job data to provide deeper insights into business performance, identify opportunities, and fine-tune your game plan. * Additional features include: Job Costing Estimates Invoices Contracts Photo Uploading Voice to Text Notes Compliance Manager Calendar Offline Functionality Push Notifications Workflow Builder Real-time Data Vpass Scoring Budgeting Photo and PDF Annotation Tool Accounting Integration Electronic Signatures 24/7 Live Support Online Training Unlimited Customer and Subcontractor Access Unlimited Document and Photo Storage Easy Installation Data Security ABOUT NEXT GEAR SOLUTIONS Not all companies are made equal, and at Next Gear Solutions, this adage could not be more true. The team at Next Gear Solutions has reimagined restoration job management for contractors in a modern world and helps insurance carriers codify their best practices into actionable solutions. Restoration contractors and adjusters work in extreme conditions to service their customers, and we believe it's our responsibility to help any way we can, so our tools are as mobile as the phones they carry. We offer more than just software: we start with feature-rich products and back those up with five-star service and support. FROM NEXT GEAR SOLUTIONS, LLC The Next Gear mobile app is part of a suite of restoration software that includes DASH restoration job management, LuxorCRM, ProAssist, and MICA water restoration software. To learn how Next Gear Solutions works to protect your privacy, please visit https://www.nextgearsolutions.com/privacy-policy/ By installing or using Next Gear, you agree to our Terms: https://www.nextgearsolutions.com/terms-and-conditions/ Next Gear currently connects to US and Canadian restoration companies only.
RMS
This software helps route operators manage kiosks and equipment in real-time. It provides insights into cash levels, game performance, and equipment status to optimize operations and reduce downtime. The system also aids in managing personnel and scheduling tasks for increased efficiency.
- Real-time kiosk balance monitoring
- VGT performance and usage insights
- Centralized alarm and message viewing
- Automated technician alerts
- Personnel scheduling and route management
- Automated cash and denomination management
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Route Management Software Through the m3t dynamic route management system for kiosks, route operators are given the ability to easily enable and configure their RT1016 from the desktop application. Along with the configuration of each kiosk, you will see the real-time balance levels for all cassettes. As you add locations to your existing infrastructure, this functionality will drive significant efficiencies. View real-time game performance information and make educated decisions on game usage and placement. The m3t route management system also provides extensive meter auditing and configuration ability. Over the past decade, m3t has excelled in VGT performance software with casinos across the country. Centrally view VGT alarms and messages to insure optimal up-time for all locations. As you are aware, every second a location is down costs you potential revenue. With the m3t route management system, you will see a live view of all locations and know within seconds the status of each location. Manage and schedule your route personnel to reduce cost and idle time. Technicians can receive automatic texts/emails from the system showing sites that need immediate attention. This level of functionality becomes very important as your operation expands. You can also view and maintain your entire operation on any mobile device. The first question most slot operators ask is “How am I going to determine the optimal level of cash to put in my ticket redemption kiosk”. The answer is “Very easily through the M3T Money Management section of the route management system”. This portion of the route management system is designed to automate how you determine the correct balance levels and denominations your kiosk requires. Structure planning, route runs, drops/fills, truck maintenance and much more through this valuable functionality.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RMS at 4.2 against Next Gear's 2.6. Next Gear's advantage is ratings volume (367 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
RMS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Gear has 367 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Next Gear ships an update every 3 weeks, RMS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Next Gear | RMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (367 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 367 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 274 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Next Gear Solutions LLC | M3 Technology |
Customer experience
Next Gear
RMS
Bugs and requests
Next Gear
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes when trying to upload multiple photos
- Notes and descriptions not displaying properly
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Sync issues causing data loss
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit and delete photos/notes
- Offline access and better connectivity
- Improved calendar and job scheduling features
- More customization options for users
RMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Next Gear
No in-app purchases
RMS
No in-app purchases









