# Atera vs TelaWatch

The clearest difference is price: Atera at Free against TelaWatch's $0.99. Atera also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 1). TelaWatch's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Atera is free to download; TelaWatch costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TelaWatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atera has 113 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, TelaWatch every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atera | TelaWatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [1.6 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atera/id1478043603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telawatch/id1600127005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 71 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atera Networks LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478043602) | [CABLESIGHT INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525594561) |

## What reviewers say

### Atera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atera/id1478043603)

Deliver IT support remotely and on-site with alert monitoring, customer and device access, and remote control capabilities. This mobile app complements a comprehensive platform for IT professionals to manage their entire business, including RMM, help desk, and billing.

**Highlights:** Alert monitoring, Customer and device access, Remote access, On-site support, Help desk, Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick remote connection access to devices
- 📱 Helpful for on-the-go support when away from desk
- 🔔 Push notifications for alerts and tickets
- 👁️ Ability to view customer lists and device information
- 🌐 Works well with SSO authentication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Persistent login failures and authentication loops
- 🐛 Frequent unexpected logouts
- 🐛 App crashes when accessing tickets or replying
- 🐛 Blank white screens after login
- 📉 Very limited functionality compared to web version

**Reported bugs**

- Login loops back to authentication screen
- MFA window fails to appear
- App won't connect or load data
- Blank white screen after successful login
- Message input field hidden behind keyboard when replying to tickets

**Requested features**

- Full ticket creation and management capabilities
- Dark mode for nighttime usage
- Patch management integration
- Software reporting and uninstall features
- Device assignment and renaming functionality


### TelaWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telawatch/id1600127005)

Monitor internet network equipment in real-time, including DOCSIS, GPON, Ethernet, and DSL. Receive instant mobile alerts for critical issues like outages, signal quality, and component failures. Requires networking setup support from the developer.

**Highlights:** Real-time network equipment monitoring, DOCSIS, GPON, Ethernet, DSL support, Cable modem outage alerts, Signal quality and utilization monitoring, Component failure detection, Remote device viewing, Customizable alarm thresholds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atera free?

Atera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TelaWatch free?

TelaWatch costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Atera or TelaWatch?

TelaWatch is rated higher. Atera averages 1.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while TelaWatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Atera or TelaWatch have ads?

Neither Atera nor TelaWatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atera or TelaWatch?

Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, and TelaWatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, Atera was updated on September 17, 2026 and TelaWatch on September 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*