Comparison

Pathfinder Mobile vs KIX Field Agent

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

Head to head
About

Pathfinder Mobile

Features
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Pathfinder Mobile requires a Pathfinder Server installation. This is not a standalone product. Pathfinder Mobile is the first mobile application for network technicians and administrators to document networks on site, on the go and offline. At the office, at the data center or on the phone with a customer - with Pathfinder Mobile all important information of the IT network can be accessed anytime from anywhere. Pathfinder Mobile enables mobile access to all network connections and port states. Patch cables can be removed directly from the cabinet, reconnected. All changes are documented automatically. All functions are available offline. features: - Visualization of signal paths from the beginning to the end with all intermediate stations. - Search - Detailed views of all network levels (floors, rooms, etc.). - Detailed control cabinet views. - Barcode scan - Full text search - Work orders - Upload of photos Note: Select the demo database under "Settings-> Start Demo" to test the full functionality of Pathfinder Mobile. You can also setup the connection to your Pathfinder server there.

About

KIX Field Agent

Features
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KIX Field Agent enables service technicians and field staff to work on assigned tickets in your KIX Service Management System, also while being offline. Any ticket information is also offline available, e.g. asset/config item information, knowledge base entries or the communication history. - ticketing / work order processing - offline capability - reject/accept tickets/work orders - checklists - take notes with photos - automatic time tracking - work order completion with signature - work reports for your customers and internal use - search in assigned tickets - notification for ticket reminders - grouping by plan data and priority - access to device/system information in the database via QR code - offline access to knowledge base articles of your tickets - offline access to customer/contact information of your tickets - view and navigate to customer addresses using your navigation app - sending emails regarding their tickets from the mobile device - GPS position report to backend for further deployment planning Requires KIX version 18. The system backend server must be reachable from your mobile device via HTTPS.

Screenshots

Pathfinder Mobile3 screens
KIX Field Agent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pathfinder Mobile at 10.0 against KIX Field Agent's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pathfinder Mobile ships an update every 3 months, KIX Field Agent every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on May 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Pathfinder Mobile versus KIX Field Agent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathfinder MobileKIX Field Agent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size141 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertripunkt GmbHKIX Service Software GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Pathfinder Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

KIX Field Agent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pathfinder Mobile free?
Pathfinder Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KIX Field Agent free?
KIX Field Agent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pathfinder Mobile or KIX Field Agent have ads?
Neither Pathfinder Mobile nor KIX Field Agent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pathfinder Mobile or KIX Field Agent?
Pathfinder Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and KIX Field Agent every 6 months. Most recently, Pathfinder Mobile was updated on May 25, 2026 and KIX Field Agent on September 15, 2026.

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