Comparison

Mattermost vs ALRS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Mattermost

This platform enables secure messaging, file sharing, and workflow automation for critical industries. It offers voice calls, project management, and enterprise mobility management for enhanced collaboration and data control.

Highlights
  • Secure messaging, file, and link sharing
  • 1:1 and group voice calls
  • Workflow automation with Playbook
  • Enterprise Mobility Management support
  • Private mobility with ID-only push notifications
Features
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Requires Mattermost Server v11.7.0+. Older servers may not be able to connect or have unexpected behavior. ------- Mattermost is the leading collaborative workflow platform for defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure. The platform runs on-premises and in private clouds, delivering secure messaging, file sharing, workflow automation, audio/screenshare, and project management—all with full data and operational control. - Securely share messages, files, and links across from your preferred mobile devices. - Start 1:1 and group voice calls with a single click without leaving Mattermost. - Keep critical workflows moving forward with Playbook. - Get the message out without having to manage every endpoint with Enterprise Mobility Management (AppConfig) support. - Private mobility with ID-only push notifications to keep sensitive data protected while keeping stakeholders informed. To use this app, you need a URL for a Mattermost server. ------- Deploy your own server: https://docs.mattermost.com/guides/deployment.html Terms of Service: https://mattermost.com/terms-of-service/ Contribute to the project: https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-mobile

About

ALRS Mobile

Manage your lodging reservations on the go. This app allows authorized users to book and cancel reservations, view upcoming stays, and get directions to your assigned site. Changes made in the system are reflected instantly.

Highlights
  • Make and cancel reservations
  • View upcoming reservations
  • Map assistance to lodging sites
  • Direct calling to lodging sites
  • Real-time sync with base system
  • Notifications for reservation changes
Features
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The ALRS Mobile App for Apple iPhone allows ALRS authorized users to make and cancel their reservations. They can view all upcoming reservations made via the mobile app. Using the mobile app you can get map assistance to the assigned lodging site as well as call the site. Reservation and cancellation requests are kept in sync with the base ALRS system unit. Manual changes processed by a site's ART will appear on the mobile app at the same time a text message is sent advising of the change.

Screenshots

Mattermost4 screens
ALRS Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mattermost at 4.8 against ALRS Mobile's 4.2. Mattermost also leads on ratings volume (5.7K vs 5) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). ALRS Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mattermost holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mattermost has 5.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Mattermost's written reviews are positive against 67% of ALRS Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mattermost ships an update every 9 days, ALRS Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mattermost versus ALRS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMattermostALRS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMattermost, Inc.Howard Day & Associates Inc

Customer experience

Mattermost

All ratings5,646 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews497 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral15.1%
Negative47.3%

ALRS Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Mattermost

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Unread message indicators not working
  • Keyboard issues on iPad/desktop
  • Compatibility problems with iOS 17+
  • Randomly logs users out

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice messaging capability
  • Improve multi-server support
  • Integrate end-to-end encryption
  • Introduce iPad-optimized layout
  • Provide more customization options

ALRS Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mattermost

No in-app purchases

None

ALRS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mattermost free?
Mattermost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALRS Mobile free?
ALRS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mattermost or ALRS Mobile?
Mattermost is rated higher. Mattermost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while ALRS Mobile averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Mattermost or ALRS Mobile have ads?
Neither Mattermost nor ALRS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mattermost or ALRS Mobile?
Mattermost ships an update every 9 days, and ALRS Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mattermost was updated on October 24, 2026 and ALRS Mobile on October 16, 2026.

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