Comparison

SKM Mobile vs Z Platform

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

Head to head
About

SKM Mobile

Capture field data, view study results, and manage equipment settings on your mobile device. Seamlessly import information to your desktop program and enhance your workflow with on-the-go access to essential project details.

Highlights
  • Field data collection
  • View study results
  • Import data to desktop
  • Capture photos and videos
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scribble notes
Features
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This SKM Mobile app requires a $299 USD/year subscription to use. Take SKM on the go! The SKM Mobile app provides an intuitive experience that lets you quickly and easily collect data from the field and seamlessly import it to your PTW desktop program! You can also view study results on your phone or tablet - such as what arc flash PPE to wear or to verify equipment settings! View onlines, take pictures, videos, scan QR codes, scribble notes, and more! Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://skm.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy policy: https://www.skm.com/privacy.html

About

Z Platform

This platform provides tools for managing electrical distribution system maintenance. It supports tasks related to electrical maintenance, data collection, and quoting for service providers.

Highlights
  • Work session management
  • NFPA 70B and 70E compliance support
  • Infrared thermography tools
  • Arc Flash Hazard Analysis data collection
  • Multi-year maintenance quoting
  • De-energized testing support
Features
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Egalvanic offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed for service providers of medium-to-high voltage electrical distribution systems. Our platform includes work session management tools that streamline workflows, allowing service providers to prioritize and execute tasks more effectively. We support all tasks in and around NFPA 70B and 70E's electrical maintenance and data collection requirements, as well as the MTS and ATS standards put forth by NETA, including but not limited to: Infrared Thermography, data collection for Arc Flash Hazard Analysis / Coordination Study purposes, multi-year maintenance quoting, and de-energized testing.

Screenshots

SKM Mobile4 screens
Z Platform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Z Platform at 5.0 against SKM Mobile's 3.0. Z Platform also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). SKM Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, 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. SKM Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.99 per year. Z Platform asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Z Platform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SKM Mobile ships an update every 7 months, Z Platform every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SKM Mobile versus Z Platform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSKM MobileZ Platform
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperS.K.M. SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, INC.Egalvanic LLC

Customer experience

SKM Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Z Platform

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SKM Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • SKM Mobile Subscription$299.991 Year
None

Z Platform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SKM Mobile free?
SKM Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Z Platform free?
Z Platform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SKM Mobile or Z Platform?
Z Platform is rated higher. SKM Mobile averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Z Platform averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do SKM Mobile or Z Platform have ads?
Neither SKM Mobile nor Z Platform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SKM Mobile or Z Platform?
SKM Mobile ships an update every 7 months, and Z Platform every 5 days. Most recently, SKM Mobile was updated on September 12, 2026 and Z Platform on September 10, 2026.

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