IBM Control Desk vs MxMobile for Maximo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IBM Control Desk
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With the IBM Control Desk mobile app, service desk agents, field agents, and manager/approvers no longer have to be at their computer to resolve tickets. Whether in a client’s office, in a data center, in a taxi, or at an event with a family member, “keep the workflow moving” with the IBM Control Desk mobile app. View and edit tickets, change ownership, change status, and comment on tickets while on-the-go. Managers can also approve or reject requests. Business users can enjoy the convenience of self-service with the IBM Control Desk mobile app. Search for solutions, create service requests, and check status of service requests from your mobile device. The mobile app is supported for IBM Control Desk version 7.6.0.4 and higher.
MxMobile for Maximo
Streamline asset management workflows with a suite of mobile applications designed to integrate with IBM Maximo. Enhance inventory processes, reduce data entry time, and improve overall efficiency for field service operations.
- Streamlined workflow management
- Faster inventory processes
- Reduced data entry time
- Next-generation mobile integration
- Enhanced field service efficiency
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MxMobile is a suite of next generation mobile applications designed to integrate with IBM Maximo Asset Management. These apps streamline workflow, help speed up inventory processes, decrease time spent on data entry, and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MxMobile for Maximo at every 6 weeks against IBM Control Desk's every 7 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.
IBM Control Desk ships an update every 7 months, MxMobile for Maximo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IBM Control Desk | MxMobile for Maximo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IBM | A3J Group, LLC |
In-app purchases
IBM Control Desk
No in-app purchases
MxMobile for Maximo
No in-app purchases
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