Comparison

Atera vs Addigy Self Service

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

Head to head
About

Atera

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
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Introducing the Atera mobile app! Provide awesome IT support to your customers, at the office, on-site, and on-the-go, with alert monitoring, access to customers, contacts and devices, remote access, and more. Atera is a unique platform designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT departments; Combining Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM), Help Desk, Remote Support, Billing and Reporting —it’s a complete, one-stop-shop that enables MSPs to manage their entire business. The mobile app is a lite version designed to be used alongside Atera software.

About

Addigy Self Service

This app provides a curated library of approved applications and tools for users of company-managed mobile devices. It allows for on-demand downloads, streamlining access to necessary resources and enhancing productivity without direct IT intervention.

Highlights
  • Curated app library
  • On-demand downloads
  • App information display
  • Company information access
  • Secure resource access
  • App categorization and filtering
  • Dark mode support
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Addigy Self Service allows device users access to a curated library of apps and tools provided by their IT administrators, so they can download what they need when they need it without asking IT, and be more productive on the go with their Addigy enrolled mobile devices. Addigy specializes in Apple device management, providing IT teams the ability to quickly and efficiently oversee their company device fleet. Our platform is tailored to meet your business needs, offering solutions for compliance and security, device setup, monitoring, and maintenance, all while ensuring an optimal user experience. Key Features for App Users: - App Library: Download only the apps approved by your company or IT administrator. - App Information: Description, Category, Size are automatically displayed with the latest information. - Company Info: Access company information without hassle. - Secure and Exclusive: Enjoy peace of mind with secure access to company resources. - App Categories and Filtering: Filter and find apps faster based on certain categories. - Streamlined Searching: A user-friendly search feature that lets you quickly find the apps or tools you are looking for. - On-Demand Productivity: Access the tools you need, whenever and wherever you need them. - Dark Mode Support: An optional visual mode that offers a darker color scheme, designed to be easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments. - Device information: See the hardware model and the software version right within the app. Key Features for Companies and IT Administrators: - Pre-Approve Apps: Utilize the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) to easily select and distribute apps in bulk. - One-Click Solution: Simplified app distribution. - App Details: No need to add more information about apps. We take care of finding and Displaying: Description, Category, Size, Version. - Automatic Organization: Don’t worry about needing to manually categorize your apps. We do that automatically for you to save you time! - Contact Details: Keep your contact information updated within the app. - Personalization Options: Enhance the app with your logo, descriptions, and contact details to make it uniquely yours. - Trustworthy and Secure: Enhance user trust with your company branding. - Fast Setup: Deploy Self Service quickly and efficiently, getting started in just a few minutes. - Welcome Screen for First-Time Users: Greet new users with a customized welcome screen displaying your company name and logo, fostering a sense of trust and familiarity from the first use. NOTE: Addigy Self Service requires that your device is managed by your organization using Addigy.

Screenshots

Atera4 screens
Addigy Self Service4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Addigy Self Service at 4.4 against Atera's 1.6. Addigy Self Service also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). Atera's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Addigy Self Service holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atera has 113 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, Addigy Self Service every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Atera versus Addigy Self Service: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAteraAddigy Self Service
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (113 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings113 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtera Networks LTD.Addigy

Customer experience

Atera

All ratings113 ratings
Positive10.6%
Neutral6.2%
Negative83.2%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative83.9%

Addigy Self Service

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Atera

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
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  • App freezes when accessing tickets
  • Biometric authentication fails with 'Something went wrong' error
  • Notifications don't arrive when app is logged out
  • Ticket text displays only one line
  • Images and attachments not rendering
  • Filters not working correctly
  • Resolved or deleted tickets still appearing in lists
  • App crashes when replying to tickets
  • Timer auto-starts when viewing tickets
  • Keyboard and UI overlap issues
  • Recent update broke ticket reply functionality
  • iOS 26 compatibility issues
  • Biometric login inconsistently working

Requested features

17 requests
  • Full ticket creation and management capabilities
  • Dark mode for nighttime usage
  • Patch management integration
  • Software reporting and uninstall features
  • Device assignment and renaming functionality
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  • Technician chat and messaging
  • Custom app dashboard
  • Host services and task manager access
  • Support chat and ticket access via app
  • Script execution capability
  • Extended session timeout or persistent login
  • OAuth 2.0 support for biometric-only authentication
  • GPS tracking for technicians
  • Scheduler for shifts and time off
  • Task management system
  • Improved ticket text display and formatting
  • Better image and attachment handling

Addigy Self Service

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atera

No in-app purchases

None

Addigy Self Service

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atera free?
Atera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Addigy Self Service free?
Addigy Self Service is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atera or Addigy Self Service?
Addigy Self Service is rated higher. Atera averages 1.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Addigy Self Service averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Atera or Addigy Self Service have ads?
Neither Atera nor Addigy Self Service shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atera or Addigy Self Service?
Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, and Addigy Self Service every 5 weeks. Most recently, Atera was updated on October 25, 2026 and Addigy Self Service on October 19, 2026.

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