Comparison

MASmobile FLEX vs Trades Support

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

Head to head
About

MASmobile FLEX

Manage customer data, place systems on or off test, and view event and zone history from a mobile device. This app requires MASterMind EX services and is designed for authorized central station personnel and dealers.

Highlights
  • Manage customer data
  • Place systems on/off test
  • View system event history
  • View test history
  • View system zones
  • Light and dark interface styles
  • Biometric login support
Features
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MASmobile FLEX is intended for use by customers of MASterMind and requires MASterMind EX services. MASmobile FLEX allows authorized central station personnel and dealers to manage customer data, place systems on or off test, view system event history, test history, and system zones, using a mobile device. MASmobile FLEX requires MASterMind EX services to connect to your central station database. MASmobile FLEX has undergone a complete redesign from the ground up. The app features a new user interface as well as an enhanced user experience. The app also supports light and dark interface styles. In addition, the app has been redesigned to work exclusively with MASterMind EX services to connect to your central station database. Enhanced security using OAuth Session Management and biometric login support has also been added to the app. Improvements to session management, abandoned session handling, and password reset management are also included.

About

Trades Support

This app streamlines project management for contractors, allowing them to manage schedules and field teams efficiently. It offers a 14-day free trial for new companies and allows invited team members to use features without individual subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Project management
  • Schedule management
  • Field team coordination
  • Company-wide access
  • Free trial
Features
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Trades Support runs the whole job in one place, from the first customer request to the final payment. Quotes, change orders, scheduling, field time, job cost, invoices and payments all stay on the same project. Built for trades contractors, project managers and field staff who are done chasing texts, spreadsheets and payment links. QUOTE AND SELL • Build quotes in Quote Builder and send customers the sell price only. Your cost and markup stay private. • Turn an approved quote into a project • Manage change orders without overwriting the original contract • Receive proposal requests from customers and respond in the app SCHEDULE AND RUN THE WORK • Schedule visits. Customers and assigned field staff each confirm, and visits can be rescheduled or canceled. • Field staff clock in and out, log mileage, upload receipts and photos, and mark milestone progress • Track parts, materials, stock and kits GET PAID • Send invoices and progress invoices. Customers pay online through Stripe. • Refund a payment in full or in part, or refund an overpayment in one tap, right from the invoice • Balances stay tied to what is actually owed on the project • Paid invoices can't be voided until the payments are refunded, so your records stay straight TRACK JOB COST WITH ADVANCED MODE • Tag time, mileage, receipts and materials to phase and cost codes • See budget vs actual by cost code • Bill from a schedule of values with billed-to-date and remaining on every line • Hold and release retainage on progress invoices and subcontracts • Performance dashboard with percent complete, earned, labor efficiency, and over/under billing • Switch an existing project to Advanced with a guided setup STAFF THE JOB • Need extra hands? Post a labor request from the project • Field staff search open work by skill, date and location, apply, and track their applications • Labor certifications and job aptitude quizzes help you pick the right people • Public company and field staff profiles THE RIGHT VIEW FOR EVERY ROLE Owners, project managers, field staff and customers each see what they need. Customers never see your costs, wages or receipts. Trades Support is built for trades shops that run project and service work and want one shared record of every job.

Screenshots

MASmobile FLEX4 screens
Trades Support4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trades Support at 100% against MASmobile FLEX's 0%. MASmobile FLEX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Trades Support sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. MASmobile FLEX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MASmobile FLEX ships an update every 3 weeks, Trades Support every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MASmobile FLEX versus Trades Support: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMASmobile FLEXTrades Support
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.NEON-Systems, LLC

Customer experience

MASmobile FLEX

Written reviews26 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative88.5%

Trades Support

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MASmobile FLEX

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Trades Support

Subscriptions3
  • Starter14 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Professional$79.991 Month
  • Enterprise$129.991 Month

Questions

Is MASmobile FLEX free?
MASmobile FLEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trades Support free?
Trades Support is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MASmobile FLEX or Trades Support have ads?
Neither MASmobile FLEX nor Trades Support shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MASmobile FLEX or Trades Support?
MASmobile FLEX ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trades Support every 2 weeks. Most recently, MASmobile FLEX was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trades Support on October 24, 2026.

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