Comparison

Atera vs DeskDay

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

DeskDay

Manage service desk tickets and communicate with users from anywhere. This app allows for instant notifications, ticket creation, editing, assignment, and SLA monitoring on the go. Experience flexible and efficient mobile support.

Highlights
  • Instant ticket notifications
  • Remote ticket management
  • End-user chat
  • Rapid ticket creation/editing/assignment
  • SLA monitoring
  • Access full ticket details
Features
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Why be chained to your desk when you can solve tickets from anywhere? With the DeskDay Mobile Service Desk App, MSPs can kiss their desks goodbye and tackle even the simplest issues on the go. Need to meet your First Response SLA while grabbing a coffee? No problem! Our Service Desk app is your ultimate companion, ensuring you're always in the loop, fast, and efficient, no matter where you are. Top Features: Instant Notifications: Get real-time alerts for new tickets and message updates, keeping you informed at all times. Manage and Resolve Tickets Anywhere: Effortlessly handle support requests from your mobile device, empowering you to work flexibly. Chat with End-Users: Communicate directly with users through the app, providing quick and effective support on the fly. Create, Edit, and Assign Tickets in Seconds: Streamline your workflow with rapid ticket management capabilities. Keep Tabs on SLAs: Monitor your SLAs and log time entries effortlessly, ensuring you meet your commitments. Access Full Ticket Details Anytime: Review comprehensive ticket information wherever you are, making informed decisions with ease. Experience the freedom of mobile support with DeskDay, and transform how you manage your service desk.

Screenshots

Atera4 screens
DeskDay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeskDay at 100% against Atera's 10%. DeskDay also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.6) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Atera's advantage is ratings volume (113 vs 2). 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

DeskDay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atera has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Atera's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeskDay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, DeskDay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Atera versus DeskDay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAteraDeskDay
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (113 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtera Networks LTD.Deskday

Customer experience

Atera

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

DeskDay

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DeskDay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atera

No in-app purchases

None

DeskDay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atera free?
Atera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeskDay free?
DeskDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atera or DeskDay?
DeskDay is rated higher. Atera averages 1.6 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while DeskDay averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Atera or DeskDay have ads?
Neither Atera nor DeskDay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atera or DeskDay?
Atera ships an update every 6 weeks, and DeskDay monthly. Most recently, Atera was updated on September 17, 2026 and DeskDay on September 10, 2026.

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