Comparison

Mobile Data vs Empower, by ISN

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

Head to head
About

Mobile Data

This app facilitates data collection for business and government to enhance productivity. It connects to a powerful design studio for creating custom mobile projects without programming. Features include asset tracking, field service reporting, and workstation assessments.

Highlights
  • Data collection for productivity
  • Connects to Mobile Data Studio
  • Drag and drop project development
  • Asset tracking with GPS and camera
  • Field service reporting
  • Workstation ergonomics assessment
Features
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Mobile Data for iPhone and iPad enables data collection to improve productivity in business and government. Mobile Data client connects to Mobile Data Studio, an integrated mobile project design studio, powerful wireless client and server, and data management system. Programming skills are not required to develop projects in Mobile Data Studio (MDS). Mobile Data projects are developed in Mobile Data Studio by a simple 'drag and drop' process. Three example projects are provided here in Mobile Data: * 'Track Assets' in the field using GPS and camera images, and record the operational status of the assets; * 'Field Service Report' to deploy, manage and record repair and maintenance of plant and equipment. Add parts and prices for service in the field, using Mobile Data Studio; Dynamic Data function can manage thousands of parts; and * 'Office Workstation' to assess the ergonomics and safety of computer workstations; each assessment point is supported by guidance notes for informed and consistent assessments. Tap point caption to see guidance notes. These projects are also available on the CreativityCorp web site where they can be amended in Mobile Data Studio. Instructions provided in Mobile Data Studio Skills online training via Support link below. Settings menu in Mobile Data enables TCP/IP connection to Mobile Data Studio, either by WiFi or mobile telephone network. A simple process, but again supported by instructions provided in Mobile Data Studio Skills online training via Support link below. Mobile Data operates in both 'connected' and 'unconnected' modes. CreativityCorp has provided mobile data solutions to business and government in over fifty countries for twenty years. Mobilise your business now with Mobile Data Studio.

About

Empower, by ISN

Access work-readiness training, digital IDs, and jobsite requirements. Manage licenses and certifications, and stay informed with AI-generated toolbox talks. Connect with hiring clients to view compliance status and bulletin board messages.

Highlights
  • Digital ISN-ID card access
  • View jobsite requirements and compliance
  • Complete trainings on-the-go
  • AI-generated Toolbox Talks™
  • Manage licenses and certifications
  • Access bulletin board messages
Features
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Empower, ISN's mobile app for workers, enables access to work-readiness trainings, documents, and other important information to help improve jobsite readiness. With Empower, workers can: - Easily access your digital ISN-ID card - Connect with ISN Hiring Clients to view jobsite requirements and compliance status - Complete trainings on-the-go - Create AI-generated Toolbox Talks™ to keep your crew informed - Access bulletin board messages from your Hiring Clients - Use the digital wallet to manage licenses and certifications to prove your readiness to work & more! This app uses background location to help workers find and check-in to Client jobsites faster. Continued use of background location may decrease battery life. Note: Some functionality is limited to ISNetworld® (ISN) contractor subscribers.

Screenshots

Mobile Data4 screens
Empower, by ISN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Empower, by ISN at 31K against Mobile Data's 1. Empower, by ISN also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Mobile Data's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (80% vs 68%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Mobile Data holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empower, by ISN has 31K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Mobile Data's written reviews are positive against 68% of Empower, by ISN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Data ships an update every 6 months, Empower, by ISN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Data versus Empower, by ISN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile DataEmpower, by ISN
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (31K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings131K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile TechnologiesISNetworld

Customer experience

Mobile Data

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

Empower, by ISN

All ratings27,754 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative31.0%

Bugs and requests

Mobile Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Empower, by ISN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Partial error messages during video playback
  • App progress wiped out after restart

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to store external documents
  • Email verification option

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Data

No in-app purchases

None

Empower, by ISN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Data free?
Mobile Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Empower, by ISN free?
Empower, by ISN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Data or Empower, by ISN?
Mobile Data is rated higher. Mobile Data averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Empower, by ISN averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.
Do Mobile Data or Empower, by ISN have ads?
Neither Mobile Data nor Empower, by ISN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data or Empower, by ISN?
Mobile Data ships an update every 6 months, and Empower, by ISN every 2 months. Most recently, Mobile Data was updated on October 23, 2026 and Empower, by ISN on October 26, 2026.

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