Comparison

8x8 Work vs iMarq

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

Head to head
About

8x8 Work

This app consolidates business communication tools into a single, user-friendly mobile interface. It offers secure voice calls, high-definition video meetings, and team chat functionalities to keep professionals connected and productive from any location.

Highlights
  • All-in-one business communications
  • Professional calls with privacy
  • Effortless HD video meetings
  • Smarter team messaging
  • Screen sharing and recording
  • Business texting
Features
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Work smarter. Wherever you are. The 8x8 Work app for iPhone puts your business communications in your pocket—secure voice calls, HD video meetings, and team chat, all in one beautifully streamlined app. Whether in back-to-back meetings or between coffee breaks, 8x8 Work keeps you seamlessly connected. From the first call to the final sign-off of the day, stay productive and professional, no matter where work takes you. Why iPhone users love 8x8 Work: +All-in-one business comms Make and receive business calls, start video meetings, and chat with teammates—all from one intuitive interface. +Professional calls, personal privacy Use your business number to call or text—without revealing your personal phone number. +Effortless video meetings Launch HD video meetings with a tap, record sessions, or go live on YouTube to reach a wider audience. +Smarter messaging Create public or private chat rooms, share files, @mention teammates, and see who’s available in real time. +Admin-approved IT teams get consistent control across locations—from corner offices to kitchen tables. Top features +HD audio and video calling from your iPhone +Instant meeting hosting with screen sharing and recording +Business texting and team chat with file sharing and presence +Customizable business hours and call handling +Reliable performance on Wi-Fi or cellular Ready to go? Requires an 8x8 X Series subscription. Need help? Visit 8x8 iOS Support: https://support.8x8.com/cloud-phone-service/voice/work-mobile

About

iMarq

This app streamlines field operations by automating real-time updates, status reports, and work order management. It allows field crews to easily report status, location, and manage tasks with photo and geo-tagging capabilities. Back-office teams can track field status and crew activity on a map.

Highlights
  • Automated real-time updates and status reports
  • Photo and geo-tagging for field reports
  • Work order creation and management
  • Field worker location tracking
  • Integration with back-end systems (ERP, EAM, CMMS)
  • Automated field approvals and signatures
  • Incident reporting and damage assessment
Features
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iMarq automates real-time updates and status reports (with photographs and automatic geo-tagging / time-stamping) from the field. Connixt iMarq™ can be used to automate maintenance & parts requests + updates your CMMS/EAM system. In addition, iMarq can be configured to trigger maintenance based on repair codes, alerts, odometer readings & more. The Connixt iMarq mobile suite is the fastest way to connect with your crew, contractors, and temporary workers. In fact, onboarding temporary workers from the field is easy and quick. Any crew-member using iMarq can report status, location, create and manage Work Orders, inspections, service requests and timesheets – all from the field or shop-floor using standard tablets or smartphones. Your back-office can track field status, crew location and work history on map- and list-views. iMarq can also connect, with existing back-end systems (ERP, EAM, CMMS etc.) from the field. Specifically, iMarq can be configured for your inspections, forms, and processes for a range of applications. • Work Orders and Service Orders – receive, create and update from field • Automated field approvals and signatures • Incident reporting • Damage Assessment • On-field time-sheets & material usage • Field worker location & tracking • Material/Parts Request • Bar code printing in the field

Screenshots

8x8 Work4 screens
iMarq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iMarq at 5.0 against 8x8 Work's 3.8. iMarq also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). 8x8 Work's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMarq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 8x8 Work has 8.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8x8 Work ships an update monthly, iMarq every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
8x8 Work versus iMarq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8x8 WorkiMarq
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8.7K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.7K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer8x8, Inc.Connixt Inc

Customer experience

8x8 Work

All ratings8,654 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative27.1%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative41.1%

iMarq

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

8x8 Work

No in-app purchases

None

iMarq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8x8 Work free?
8x8 Work is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMarq free?
iMarq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8x8 Work or iMarq?
iMarq is rated higher. 8x8 Work averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while iMarq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 8x8 Work or iMarq have ads?
Neither 8x8 Work nor iMarq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8x8 Work or iMarq?
8x8 Work ships an update monthly, and iMarq every 2 months. Most recently, 8x8 Work was updated on October 22, 2026 and iMarq on October 14, 2026.

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