Comparison

Micad FM vs xTask

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

Head to head
About

Micad FM

Features
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The Micad FM app is designed to replace the Micad HelpDesk Advanced app. Users are now presented with a scrollable jobs list displaying a lot more information, including a full location description. The jobs list is now fully customisable, allowing sorting/filtering. There is also an option to search for keywords. When a job is started, it will activate a stopwatch to accurately feedback how long is taken to complete the job. Work can be paused and continued the next day if incomplete or sent back to a supervisor if lacking materials or manpower. Stock parts can be assigned to provide material costs, and photos uploaded to evidence completion or to communicate with other technicians or supervisors. Engineers can be given the ability to create their own work from any fault found, whilst working on other jobs or join a colleague where assistance is required. The Micad FM app also includes enhanced representation of Asset and Asset System data, allowing you to raise remedial works against an asset at the touch of a button. The app now also includes the ability to capture a signature upon completion of a reactive task. The offline capabilities of this new app have been enhanced, allowing users to upload images and create jobs, which will all synchronise with the main Micad FM system when a connection is re-established. This App uses one PDA licence from the Micad FM system. 'Location Services' must be turned on in order to send GPS data and β€˜Notifications’ must be turned on to receive 'Push Notifications'.

About

xTask

Features
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xTask streamlines task assignments across your facilities service all from a PC, mobile device or touchscreen on the ward. It’s commonly used for the management of porters, domestic rapid response, HPV, pest control, linen, catering, and security teams.

Screenshots

Micad FM4 screens
xTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: xTask at fortnightly against Micad FM's every 5 months. Micad FM's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Micad FM ships an update every 5 months, xTask fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Micad FM versus xTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicad FMxTask
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 β€” better17.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size43 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICAD Systems (UK) LtdSynbiotix Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Micad FM

No in-app purchases

None

xTask

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Micad FM free?
Micad FM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xTask free?
xTask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Micad FM or xTask have ads?
Neither Micad FM nor xTask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Micad FM or xTask?
Micad FM ships an update every 5 months, and xTask fortnightly. Most recently, Micad FM was updated on September 19, 2026 and xTask on September 10, 2026.

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