Comparison

Permit+ vs MyVelocity

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

Head to head
About

Permit+

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The Permit+ mobile app by Metrotech allows both Applicants and Light Rail Engineers to view relevant Authority to Work Permits. - Sort, search and filter permits across organisations - Geo-located permit search for Light Rail Engineers in the field - Proof of Permit for applicants - Detailed works information on hand - View site information and Person in Charge contact details - Relevant worksite documents The Permit+ mobile app works in conjunction with the Permit+ Web Portal which allows site owners, engineering firms and utilities companies to apply for authorisation to work near light rail infrastructure. Permit+ enforces procedure during application and has structured risk mitigation checks in place for engineers. Permit+ allows for complete application and permit management with a clear audit trail and secure communications.

About

MyVelocity

Features
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MyVelocity is the official mobile app for Excellerate. It provides team members, supervisors, and managers with direct access to the key tools used in day-to-day operations. The app supports incident reporting, HR services, task management, training, communication, and compliance activities. It is designed to be simple, reliable, and practical for use across all sites and service environments. Features Incident and Request Capture Log incidents, safety concerns, requests, and exceptions directly from your mobile device. Submissions are recorded instantly and passed into the operational workflow. Incident and Request Management View, update, and close incidents and requests where permissions allow. Team members and supervisors can monitor progress and ensure actions are completed. HR Tools Access core HR services including: Rosters and attendance records Leave bookings Payslips Mobile clocking Lone worker monitoring Staff benefits HR details Checklists and Audits Complete required checklists, audits, questionnaires, and compliance forms. The digital format ensures consistent standards across sites. Task Management Receive manually assigned or system-generated tasks. Update status, add comments, and view outstanding actions. Training Complete required training modules, induction materials, and site-specific instructions directly in the app. Messaging Receive secure messages, company updates, and site notices. Purpose MyVelocity centralises operational, and compliance tools in one application. It supports accurate reporting, consistent standards, and operational visibility across Excellerate sites.

Screenshots

Permit+4 screens
MyVelocity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Permit+ at every 3 weeks against MyVelocity's every 3 months. 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

Permit+ ships an update every 3 weeks, MyVelocity every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Permit+ versus MyVelocity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermit+MyVelocity
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodemakers LimitedVeridian International (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Permit+

No in-app purchases

None

MyVelocity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Permit+ free?
Permit+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyVelocity free?
MyVelocity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Permit+ or MyVelocity have ads?
Neither Permit+ nor MyVelocity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Permit+ or MyVelocity?
Permit+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyVelocity every 3 months. Most recently, Permit+ was updated on September 13, 2026 and MyVelocity on August 5, 2026.

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