Comparison

Mako Assist vs Work Order Application

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

Head to head
About

Mako Assist

This utility app simplifies backflow testing by wirelessly capturing test values via Bluetooth. Testers can easily input necessary information to generate professional reports, even offline. It eliminates the need for manual note-taking, streamlining the reporting process.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth data capture
  • Automatic labeling of test values
  • Professional report generation
  • Offline reporting capability
  • Streamlined testing workflow
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The Mako Assist app allows backflow testers to ditch the notepad! Through the power of Bluetooth technology (included in every Mako) Backflow test values are automatically sent to your phone where they are labeled and prepared for reporting. Mako Assist allows testers to easily input essential information to generate a professional report with or without an internet connection! Look forward to Testing!

About

Work Order Application

Features
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For municipalities that partner with Diversified Technology, the Work Order application allows for generating work orders for installing, reading, and removing utility meters. In addition it allows partner municipalities to keep track of permits and inspections for their citizens. The user will log in with the same information used with the Citizen Action Center and, in combination with this software, will have a useful tool to track these processes from start to completion.

Screenshots

Mako Assist4 screens
Work Order Application3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Work Order Application at none against Mako Assist's 3. Work Order Application also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mako Assist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Work Order Application asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mako Assist ships an update every 7 months, Work Order Application weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mako Assist versus Work Order Application: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMako AssistWork Order Application
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB56 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArbiter IncorporatedDiversified Technology

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mako Assist

One-time3
  • Apprentice$4.99
  • Journeyman$14.99
  • Master$29.99
None

Work Order Application

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mako Assist free?
Mako Assist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Work Order Application free?
Work Order Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mako Assist or Work Order Application have ads?
Neither Mako Assist nor Work Order Application shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mako Assist or Work Order Application?
Mako Assist ships an update every 7 months, and Work Order Application weekly. Most recently, Mako Assist was updated on October 10, 2026 and Work Order Application on September 29, 2026.

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