Comparison

MEX Mobile vs CorePlan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

CorePlan

Capture field data, submit incidents, and store safety documentation directly from your mobile device. This platform helps exploration and drilling companies streamline operations by moving to the cloud, reducing wasted time and improving business efficiency.

Highlights
  • Capture field data
  • Submit incidents and inspections
  • Store safety documentation
  • Access emergency contacts
  • Cloud-based operations management
Features
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Simplify your data entry by getting rid of paper, spreadsheets and email. Using CorePlan’s Mobile app you can now quickly capture information easily from anywhere. Using CorePlan’s mobile app you can: - Capture plods directly in the field. - Submit incidents & inspections as they happen - Store your safety management documentation and leave those bulky folders behind - Access emergency contacts About CorePlan CorePlan is an all in one web based platform for exploration and drilling companies to move their operations to the cloud. Companies like Anglo Gold Ashanti, Durock Drilling & Chalice use CorePlan to rid of wasted time, reduce headaches and significantly improve efficiencies across the business

Screenshots

MEX Mobile4 screens
CorePlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CorePlan at 100% against MEX Mobile's 0%. CorePlan also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). MEX Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). 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

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

MEX Mobile ships an update monthly, CorePlan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
MEX Mobile versus CorePlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEX MobileCorePlan
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size259 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaintenance Experts Pty LtdSpringTech

Customer experience

MEX Mobile

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

CorePlan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MEX Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

CorePlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEX Mobile free?
MEX Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CorePlan free?
CorePlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEX Mobile or CorePlan have ads?
Neither MEX Mobile nor CorePlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEX Mobile or CorePlan?
MEX Mobile ships an update monthly, and CorePlan fortnightly. Most recently, MEX Mobile was updated on October 2, 2026 and CorePlan on October 1, 2026.

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