Comparison

Ekahau Survey vs MSME Forge

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

Head to head
About

Ekahau Survey

This app simplifies Wi-Fi site surveys for IT professionals. It automatically maps access points, provides instant analysis with heatmaps, and allows for easy sharing of results. Optimized for iPad, it offers a lightweight yet feature-rich solution for efficient Wi-Fi diagnostics.

Highlights
  • Automatic access point location and mapping
  • Instant post-survey analysis
  • Crystal-clear heatmaps
  • Auto-saving survey data
  • Easy sharing of survey results
  • Optimized for iPad
Features
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Wi-Fi experts and IT professionals can now perform site surveys with ease. Optimized for iPad™ No more heavy lifting. Ekahau Survey offers a full survey solution that is enhanced for the ultra-lightweight iPad™ and is optimized to deliver an intuitive user experience and fast, responsive interface. Light Weight, but Full of Features Ekahau Survey might come in a lightweight package, but doesn’t skimp on features. It automatically locates all nearby access points and places them on a map and delivers instant post-survey analysis with easy-to-read, beautiful crystal-clear heatmaps. Hours of Uninterrupted Surveying Paired with Ekahau Sidekick™, which houses an 8 hour dedicated rechargeable battery you can keep going longer without needing to recharge. Reduce Site Visits and Rework Ekahau Survey keeps your Wi-Fi site survey data safe using the auto-saving feature and allows you to quickly share your survey results with expert users for advanced analysis, troubleshooting and detailed reporting.

About

MSME Forge

Features
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MSME Forge — Your Smart Business Relationship Manager Built for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small business owners who network hard and close deals faster. MSME Forge replaces scattered notes, forgotten follow-ups, and lost visiting cards with one powerful yet simple app. ---------------------------------------------------------- CONTACT MANAGEMENT — MULTIPLE WAYS TO ADD ---------------------------------------------------------- * Scan visiting cards with AI — single or double-sided. The AI extracts name, company, phone, email, website, and address instantly * Scan QR codes to exchange contacts at networking events * Import from your phone contacts in one tap * Bulk import via CSV or Excel files with smart column mapping * Add manually with rich details — phone, WhatsApp, email, company, designation, industry & more * Tag contacts flexibly — Client, Investor, Vendor, Supplier, or create your own ---------------------------------------------------------- DEALS PIPELINE — TRACK EVERY OPPORTUNITY ---------------------------------------------------------- * Visual pipeline: Lead → Discussion → Proposal → Negotiation → Won / Lost * Every deal linked to a contact — know who you're dealing with * Track deal value, expected close date, and notes * See your total active deal value at a glance on the dashboard ---------------------------------------------------------- TASKS & REMINDERS — NEVER MISS A FOLLOW-UP ---------------------------------------------------------- * Create tasks linked to contacts or deals * Smart filters: Today, Upcoming, Overdue, Completed * Set reminders for follow-ups, meetings, payments, or custom events * Push notifications so nothing slips through the cracks * Recurring tasks and reminders for routine activities ---------------------------------------------------------- AI BUSINESS ASSISTANT ---------------------------------------------------------- * Ask in natural language — "Who should I follow up today?" * "Show deals closing this month" * "Pending tasks for Rahul" * "People tagged Investor" * AI reads your contacts, deals, tasks, reminders & meetings to give smart answers ---------------------------------------------------------- NOTES & DASHBOARD ---------------------------------------------------------- * Color-coded notes with pin support * Dashboard shows today's tasks, active deals value, recent contacts & notes * Quick actions to add contacts, deals, tasks, or notes instantly ---------------------------------------------------------- YOUR DIGITAL BUSINESS CARD ---------------------------------------------------------- * Create your profile with name, company, role, bio & photo * Generate a personal QR code — share it at events for instant contact exchange ---------------------------------------------------------- IMPORT & EXPORT ---------------------------------------------------------- * Import contacts, deals, tasks, reminders & tags from CSV/Excel * Export your data anytime — your data is yours ---------------------------------------------------------- Why MSMEs love MSME Forge: * No complex CRM setup — start in seconds * Built for Indian entrepreneurs and small business owners * Cloud-synced across devices * Dark mode support * Privacy-first — you control your visibility and data Download now and turn every handshake into a business opportunity.

Screenshots

Ekahau Survey4 screens
MSME Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MSME Forge at every 2 weeks against Ekahau Survey's monthly. MSME Forge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

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

Ekahau Survey ships an update monthly, MSME Forge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ekahau Survey versus MSME Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEkahau SurveyMSME Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews26.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEkahau, IncCLOUDIFYAPPS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED

Bugs and requests

Ekahau Survey

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • Crashes constantly on iPad Pro
  • APs no longer show by color on the map
  • Sidekick freezes
  • Unable to see APs under AP detail panel
  • Latest firmware appears to freeze the sidekick
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  • Unable to move APs near the edge of the map as the AP details panel covers them up
  • Bugs of urgent resolution
  • Cannot perform survey in 6 as it is not recognized
  • No survey uploads to the cloud, continuously fails
  • Does not support active survey - throughput
  • Too many bugs with each released update
  • Crashes when taking notes for APs
  • Losing data in the process of taking notes for APs
  • False survey points registering to screen during survey
  • Survey points occasionally disappear behind me as I am surveying
  • Occasional prompts to resolve saved file conflicts with sidekick
  • App constantly quits reading both wireless bands
  • Does 2.4 or 5 only
  • Cannot be fixed without removing and re-installing app
  • Same issue across 3 iPads and 3 sidekicks
  • Overlay stays there and makes you unable to select autopilot survey mode
  • No way to remove that add floor overlay
  • App crashes 7-8 times during a test

Requested features

9 requests
  • Put cost expectations in the description
  • Ability to use the app horizontally or vertically
  • Last reading marker be a different color or size
  • Undo last point without stopping test
  • Quickly inspect SNR readings
Show 4 more
  • Add SNR viewing capability
  • Configure channels on the sidekick
  • Add dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

MSME Forge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ekahau Survey

No in-app purchases

None

MSME Forge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ekahau Survey free?
Ekahau Survey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSME Forge free?
MSME Forge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ekahau Survey or MSME Forge have ads?
Neither Ekahau Survey nor MSME Forge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ekahau Survey or MSME Forge?
Ekahau Survey ships an update monthly, and MSME Forge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ekahau Survey was updated on November 2, 2026 and MSME Forge on October 31, 2026.

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