Comparison

Zoho FSM vs Surface Magic

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

Head to head
About

Zoho FSM

This app empowers field service teams with mobile access to service appointments, work orders, and customer information. It streamlines operations by allowing agents to update details, capture images, generate invoices, and collect customer feedback on-site, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Access and update work orders
  • Capture photos and notes
  • Generate invoices and process payments
  • Track technician location
  • Record work hours and availability
  • Collect customer signatures and feedback
Features
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The Zoho FSM Field Agent app enables field technicians and service teams to access, plan, and execute service appointments seamlessly. Unify field teams by connecting all your field operations end-to-end, and maximize productivity. Empower your field teams to provide high quality customer service with a field solution in the palm of their hand. The app provides detailed information on the service request, so agents can plan ahead. Improve first-visit resolution and score better in customer satisfaction. Stay updated 24/7 Receive automated notifications and reminders of scheduled appointments. Use the calendar view to peruse through the appointments in a structured way. Access and update information with just a tap Gain access to work order details, customer history, and service details so you can go prepared. Take pictures, and send notes and attachments for future reference right from the work station. Add/edit Service and Parts from the work station to provide the best service and keep the managers in loop. Find the customer location Follow directions and navigate to the customer location. Create trips to record the route taken and keep managers informed about your travel. Record availability and progress Check in to the appointment and keep your teams updated on your progress. Log work hours, apply for leave, and ensure teams schedule accordingly. Invoice and Payments Generate invoices quickly after job completion and share them with the customer. Allow customers to process payments through secure portals and close deals on the spot. Service Reports Update service reports and get customer feedback on the spot. Get the customer's signature right on your device and provide a smooth customer experience from beginning to end. Location tracking can be enabled by the technician in the app and when enabled, the technician's location will be tracked continuously and shared with the FSM administrator. And continuous use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life drastically.

About

Surface Magic

Features
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Streamline your workflow and take control of your operations with Surface Magic, an all-in-one job management solution built for teams that value efficiency, visibility, and results. Designed for in-house use, Surface Magic helps you manage jobs from start to finish—keeping everything organized, on track, and accessible in one place.

Screenshots

Zoho FSM4 screens
Surface Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Surface Magic at 15.6 against Zoho FSM's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Zoho FSM versus Surface Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoho FSMSurface Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoho CorporationMark Ryan

In-app purchases

None

Zoho FSM

No in-app purchases

None

Surface Magic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zoho FSM free?
Zoho FSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surface Magic free?
Surface Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zoho FSM or Surface Magic have ads?
Neither Zoho FSM nor Surface Magic shows ads.

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