FRED by BWT vs Softbase Evolution Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FRED by BWT
Manage industrial equipment maintenance tasks from your mobile device or desktop. Track equipment data and analyze performance with optional handheld scanners and barcode labels.
- Industrial equipment maintenance management
- Mobile field use
- Desktop platform for data analysis
- Optional handheld scanner
- Equipment barcode labels
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FRED is an application which can help you manage necessary maintenance tasks for industrial equipment. The application can be used on a mobile device in the field with optional handheld scanner and equipment barcode labels available through BWT as well as a desktop platform where you can access and analyze data gathered through the mobile app.
Softbase Evolution Mobile
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Softbase Evolution Mobile extends Softbase Evolution beyond the browser, giving dealership employees access to the tools and information they need wherever the work happens. Designed specifically for equipment dealers and service organizations using Softbase Evolution, Softbase Evolution Mobile connects your team directly to your dealership management system. SERVICE Technicians can manage their daily work from their mobile device, including: • View assigned work orders and jobs • Clock in and out of jobs • Record labor and work performed • Add and review parts • Complete inspections • Capture and attach photos • Review equipment and service information • Receive notifications and updates • Capture customer signatures BUILT FOR SOFTBASE EVOLUTION Softbase Evolution Mobile is fully integrated with Softbase Evolution, helping eliminate duplicate entry and keeping information connected to your dealership's core business system. The app is designed for the realities of equipment dealerships—whether employees are working in the shop, warehouse, rental yard, or out in the field. Available functionality is based on your organization's Softbase Evolution configuration, enabled features, and user permissions. A Softbase Evolution account is required to use Softbase Evolution Mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Softbase Evolution Mobile at every 3 days against FRED by BWT's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
FRED by BWT ships an update every 2 months, Softbase Evolution Mobile every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | FRED by BWT | Softbase Evolution Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Battery Watering Technologies | Adam Madsen |
In-app purchases
FRED by BWT
No in-app purchases
Softbase Evolution Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FRED by BWT free?
Is Softbase Evolution Mobile free?
Do FRED by BWT or Softbase Evolution Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, FRED by BWT or Softbase Evolution Mobile?
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