MEX Mobile vs Workforce by Avetta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MEX Mobile
Streamline maintenance operations with a mobile CMMS designed for efficiency. Manage work orders, assets, and inventory paperlessly, even without a network connection. Sync data seamlessly when back online.
- Asset Register management
- Work Order management in the field
- Maintenance history access
- Offline data syncing
- Barcode and NFC scanning
- Document and drawing management
- Customizable fields and security
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MEX is Australia’s #1 CMMS designed by maintenance engineers to streamline maintenance practices, reduce downtime and increase profits. Used across a variety of industries, in countries all over the world. MEX gives you a tool that not only manages your whole maintenance operation, it gives you the ability to make informed decisions around working with expensive equipment. Coupled with the MEX Mobile app, MEX takes away all the hassles and shortcomings associated with archaic paper-based systems. Creating an entirely paperless maintenance environment that lets you concentrate on doing the job at hand. No Network! No Problems! Simply Sync & Go! You don’t need you to be on a network in order to get the job done. With a brand-new Sync and Go functionality, download the data you need onto your device and go about your business. Set the syncing options to be automatic or manual and when you are back within network range, all data is updated. The MEX Mobile App is so easy to navigate through and the details forms give you more information than ever before. Barcoding has never been easier, with the ability to Scan and Locate Assets and Catalogue items added to all listings. Going a step further, NFC reading capabilities make the app more robust than ever before. Coupled with a new Document Management option for Work Orders and Drawings, download the files you need to take to your job site. Features of the MEX Mobile App: • Asset Register - One central location to create and store all your asset information including: details, work orders, history, readings, etc. • Work Orders – Manage your work in the field, access and edit Work Orders, add images and documents, log trade times, add purchase orders, issue parts through barcode scanning • History – Access the full maintenance history of all work carried out on your assets • Readings – Instantly enter new readings and also process existing readings • Drawings – Access to view, add and delete Drawings and Documents • Reports & KPI’s – Generate reports or view Dashboard KPI’s at the tap of a button. All System reports can now be generated on the fly, even when you are out of network range • Requests – Submit job requests from the palm of your hand. Users can also edit, approve, cancel and create new Work Orders from Requests • Stores* - The MEX Mobile app gives users access to MEX Stores. Giving you the ability to take control of your Inventory Management while on the run • Offline Functionality – Your Maintenance shouldn’t be limited to how far your internet reaches. The MEX App handles all different connections and scenarios, it will download the data that you need to your device and sync the data when it has a connection • Customisation – Tailor the app to suit your needs through our God Mode administration interface, made available on the MEX App. Change Names, Add Custom Fields and enforce Mandatory Security If you’re already a MEX customer the App is free to download and whilst in operation consumes a MEX User License. If you’re not a customer you can have full access to the MEX Mobile App trial with our pre-loaded data. *The Stores Module is an additional purchase to MEX, it has been incorporated into the demo version of the app to allow you to explore its functionality and benefits.
Workforce by Avetta
This app streamlines site access and compliance for workers. It allows users to present digital badges, view site access permissions, upload required documents, and complete training modules. The goal is to reduce administrative delays and ensure workers are productive upon arrival.
- Digital badge for site access
- View site compliance status
- Upload required documentation
- Complete training and inductions
- Manage supplier companies
- Single Sign-On support
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Enabling safer, smarter, and more productive workers. Workers are invited to use the Workforce by Avetta mobile app via email. If you haven’t received an invitation, please contact your company administrator. Workforce by Avetta mobile app makes it easy for workers to understand, achieve and maintain their compliance requirements. This means workers get on site faster and become productive without unnecessary administrative delays. Workforce by Avetta is a mobile app created for workers. Allowing you to: Access Site with your mobile phone: Workers can present their digital badge from the app, reducing dependency on plastic cards and eliminating unnecessary site access delays. View Site Compliance & Site Access Keys: Workers can see their current subscription status for all their companies and view which sites or locations they can access. SSO Support Allow Single Sign-on access to the mobile app for those users using CAS to sign in without having to use passwords. Manager Supplier Companies on the go: Empowering workers to manage their associated supplier companies directly from the app, reducing the need for our support center and streamlining the onboarding process. Upload Required Documentation: Workers can upload documents within the app by uploading existing documents or by using the phone camera or stored images. This feature is extended to Expired and Expiring soon competencies. Complete Training & Site Inductions: Workers can access and complete training before arriving on site, ensuring they have met the site requirements and are ready for work. Avetta is the leading cloud-based workforce management solution to manage risk, increase productivity and ensure workforce compliance. Avetta helps to control and protect your workforce, ensuring only competent workers with valid ID cards can access your sites and projects. Which App Should You Download? • For Clients, Suppliers, Contractors, and Workers using Avetta Worker Management: Download Avetta Worker Management Mobile. • For Workers using Pegasus Workforce Management: Download Workforce by Avetta • For Clients using Pegasus Workforce Management: Download Onsite Mobile by Avetta
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MEX Mobile at monthly against Workforce by Avetta's every 3 months. MEX Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). Workforce by Avetta's advantage is review sentiment (8% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MEX Mobile ships an update monthly, Workforce by Avetta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEX Mobile | Workforce by Avetta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 8.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maintenance Experts Pty Ltd | Pegasus Management Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
MEX Mobile
Workforce by Avetta
In-app purchases
MEX Mobile
No in-app purchases
Workforce by Avetta
No in-app purchases
Questions
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