Comparison

Job Manager v896+ vs COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2

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

Head to head
About

Job Manager v896+

Features
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Kirona’s Job Manager mobile application enables organisations to connect centralised teams with their field-based workforce. This ensures that information flows seamlessly between the two, enabling real-time visibility and that processes are streamlined to significantly improve productivity. Thousands of field-based organisations benefit from Kirona’s mobile Job Manager software to achieve real-time visibility of their field service, ensuring both productivity improvements and customer commitments are being met. Streamlined processes are achieved by implementing Job Manager, by eradicating paper work from the field and information collected in the field is automatically posted into the relevant systems and necessary follow-up actions are triggered. Field workers are empowered by providing them with all of the information they need to perform the required task, while the customer benefits from the service efficiency that Job Manager has enabled. NB This app only works with versions 8.9.6 and later of the Job Manager server software. Please ensure you have the correct version of the software before installing.

About

COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2

This app enables field operatives to collect and return essential data about water assets, streamlining task requirements. It integrates with Bluetooth probes for accurate temperature readings and can scan asset barcodes to automatically retrieve associated tasks.

Highlights
  • Water asset data collection
  • Bluetooth probe integration
  • Barcode scanning
  • Automatic task retrieval
  • MFI accessory compatibility
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COMPASSMOBILE Task works in conjunction with COMPASS to allow users to collect and return information about their water assets. COMPASSMOBILE Tasks is specifically designed to allow your operatives to collect the details required about your water assets to satisfy your PPM task requirements. COMPASSMOBILE Tasks can be configured to accept input from ETI BlueTherm® Probes via Bluetooth® to eliminate the need to take manual temperature readings and risk inconsistent data when transferring temperatures to the App. COMPASSMOBILE Tasks can scan the Asset barcodes and automatically find any associated tasks. Works with MFI accessories 115812-0004 Use the following credentials for a demonstration Login Server: compassdemo.hydrop.com Username: demo Password: test123

Screenshots

Job Manager v896+1 screens
COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 at every 4 weeks against Job Manager v896+'s every 11 months. Job Manager v896+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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

Job Manager v896+ ships an update every 11 months, COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Job Manager v896+ versus COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJob Manager v896+COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOneAdvanced LimitedHydrop Environmental Consultancy Services

In-app purchases

None

Job Manager v896+

No in-app purchases

None

COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Job Manager v896+ free?
Job Manager v896+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 free?
COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Job Manager v896+ or COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 have ads?
Neither Job Manager v896+ nor COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Job Manager v896+ or COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2?
Job Manager v896+ ships an update every 11 months, and COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Job Manager v896+ was updated on October 26, 2026 and COMPASSMOBILE Tasks 2 on October 30, 2026.

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