Comparison

YR Connect vs Fergus Go

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

Head to head
About

YR Connect

Features
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Youngman Richardson is a fully New Zealand owned private company that has been serving the construction, hire and agricultural industries for over 35 years. We are a leading importer and distributor of contracting, industrial and commercial equipment, with a customer base throughout New Zealand. YR Link has been developed to increase visibility of your staff and machines when working in remote environments. The app automatically runs in the background to help keep the device up to date and synchronised. Disclaimer: If required the app will use the phones GPS to assist in the message location tagging and for emergency situations. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app may use Bluetooth Low Energy to synchronise with your vehicles if your subscription allows.

About

Fergus Go

This app provides comprehensive job management tools for tradespeople. It streamlines quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and team coordination, while also integrating with suppliers and accounting software. Stay organized, track costs, and manage safety forms efficiently.

Highlights
  • Job management
  • Quoting and invoicing
  • Team management
  • Supplier integration
  • Time tracking
  • Safety forms (SWMS)
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Fergus: The Ultimate Tradesperson App & Job Management Software for trades businesses. Fergus is the all-in-one job management software designed to make life easier for tradespeople. Whether it’s quoting, invoicing, scheduling, or team management, Fergus has everything you need to keep your business running smoothly. Manage jobs, track time, control costs, and stay compliant with safety forms like SWMS—Fergus has tradespeople covered. Save Time with Automated Tradesperson Software Fergus integrates with over 100 suppliers, letting you automatically import invoices and match them to the correct jobs. Never miss charging out costs with supplier integration. Sync with your accounting software to update contacts, invoices, and payments automatically, so you can focus on what matters. Trusted by Tradespeople “Fergus is the best job management software for tradespeople.” “Fergus is the ultimate tradesperson app.” Perfect for Any Trade Business Over 20,000 tradespeople rely on Fergus to manage their jobs. Whether you're a solo operator or managing a team of 60+, Fergus helps you succeed. It’s the ideal job management software for a range of trades, including: Plumbers Electricians HVAC Technicians Roofers Builders And more! What Fergus Can Do for You Complete Job Tracking: Instantly access customer info, job files, photos, notes, and scheduling on your mobile, tablet, or desktop. Quick Quotes & Invoices: Generate accurate quotes, access supplier price books, and invoice efficiently. Get paid faster! Team Management: Keep everyone on the same page with real-time updates. Track time and materials, and stay organised with the Fergus mobile app. Support When You Need It Get free support via email, chat, or phone, plus access to our Help Centre with tutorials and articles. Our partner services will help you get set up and running in no time. Download Fergus Today Start saving time on job management, invoicing, and admin tasks with Fergus—the job management software made for tradespeople. Focus on the work that matters!

Screenshots

YR Connect4 screens
Fergus Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: YR Connect at every 9 days against Fergus Go's every 3 weeks. 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

YR Connect ships an update every 9 days, Fergus Go every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
YR Connect versus Fergus Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYR ConnectFergus Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPowered by BlackhawkFergus

In-app purchases

None

YR Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Fergus Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is YR Connect free?
YR Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fergus Go free?
Fergus Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do YR Connect or Fergus Go have ads?
Neither YR Connect nor Fergus Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, YR Connect or Fergus Go?
YR Connect ships an update every 9 days, and Fergus Go every 3 weeks. Most recently, YR Connect was updated on October 21, 2026 and Fergus Go on October 20, 2026.

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