Comparison

QFM Software vs Lighthouse.io

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

Head to head
About

QFM Software

This mobile companion app enhances workforce productivity for facilities and maintenance management. It allows operatives to receive, update, and close work requests on the go, even without a signal. Features include task assignment via GPS, photo/video asset condition capture, and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Mobile task management for operatives
  • Offline capabilities for no-signal areas
  • GPS-based job assignment
  • Photo and video asset condition capture
  • QR code scanning for asset management
  • Customer sign-off and satisfaction scoring
Features
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Manage your facilities and maintenance operatives and contractors on the go, to improve workforce productivity and service delivery. This companion to Service Works’ QFM software provides communication and task management, even in areas of no signal. • Securely access and update QFM’s database through your phone or iPad. • Assign jobs to nearby engineers (via GPS technology), track workload, and manage deadlines. • Allow operatives in the field to receive, update and close work requests on the move. • Colour-coded task prioritisation enables easy workload management. • Capture and upload asset condition using photo and video. • Supports usage of QR codes to scan and manage asset, service and performance data. • Record customer sign-off and satisfaction scoring. • Offline capabilities for uninterrupted service. This app operates alongside QFM CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) software; you will need your QFM username and password to use the system.

About

Lighthouse.io

This platform helps manage and optimize mobile workforces and assets across large facilities. It offers real-time location tracking, communication tools, and task management for sectors like cleaning, security, and maintenance.

Highlights
  • Location tracking
  • Messaging
  • Task management
  • Issue management
  • Live maps
  • Heat maps
  • Form management
Features
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Lighthouse.io is a mobile first workforce management platform that makes it simple to locate, interact with, and optimize workers and assets at facilities like shopping malls, train stations, airports, corporate campuses, hospitals and stadiums. Mobile app features include: - Location tracking - Messaging - Activity feed - Task management - Issue management - Auditing - Alerts Reporting features include: - Live maps - Heat maps - Reports - Content management - Form management - Messaging Lighthouse.io is suitable for large facility management companies, large property owners or single site facility managers. Primary use cases include cleaning, security and maintenance.

Screenshots

QFM Software4 screens
Lighthouse.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QFM Software at 67% against Lighthouse.io's 39%. QFM Software also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Lighthouse.io's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QFM Software ships an update every 3 months, Lighthouse.io monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QFM Software versus Lighthouse.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQFM SoftwareLighthouse.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better39.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—40 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperService Works Global LtdLighthouse.io

Customer experience

QFM Software

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Lighthouse.io

All ratings40 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive39.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative56.5%

In-app purchases

None

QFM Software

No in-app purchases

None

Lighthouse.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QFM Software free?
QFM Software is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lighthouse.io free?
Lighthouse.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QFM Software or Lighthouse.io have ads?
Neither QFM Software nor Lighthouse.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QFM Software or Lighthouse.io?
QFM Software ships an update every 3 months, and Lighthouse.io monthly. Most recently, QFM Software was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lighthouse.io on September 30, 2026.

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