Comparison

MasterflexLive vs MDS Staff

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

Head to head
About

MasterflexLive

Remotely monitor and control pump parameters like speed and flow rate in real-time. Receive instant notifications for operating conditions and errors, enabling adjustments without needing to be physically present.

Highlights
  • Real-time pump parameter control
  • Speed and flow rate adjustment
  • Dispense volume control
  • Push notifications for operating conditions
  • Error message alerts
  • Remote monitoring capabilities
Features
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With MasterflexLive™ you get real-time control of all pump parameters, including speed, flow rate, dispense volume, and more. Push notifications alert you to operating conditions and error messages, allowing you to adjust critical pump processes 24/7—no need to be onsite.

About

MDS Staff

Features
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MDS Staff allows employees to view and complete orders, view order details, view step by step directions to your destination, and collect PODs

Screenshots

MasterflexLive3 screens
MDS Staff4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MasterflexLive at every 10 months against MDS Staff's every 20 months. MDS Staff's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

MasterflexLive ships an update every 10 months, MDS Staff every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MasterflexLive versus MDS Staff: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterflexLiveMDS Staff
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCole-Parmer Instrument CompanyProgressive Medical Services Inc

In-app purchases

None

MasterflexLive

No in-app purchases

None

MDS Staff

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MasterflexLive free?
MasterflexLive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MDS Staff free?
MDS Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MasterflexLive or MDS Staff have ads?
Neither MasterflexLive nor MDS Staff shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MasterflexLive or MDS Staff?
MasterflexLive ships an update every 10 months, and MDS Staff every 20 months. Most recently, MasterflexLive was updated on June 1, 2026 and MDS Staff on September 10, 2026.

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