# Astea Mobile vs Holman Insights

The clearest difference is rating: Holman Insights at 4.7 against Astea Mobile's 1.2. Holman Insights also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 5%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Astea Mobile's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Holman Insights holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Holman Insights has 29K ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Astea Mobile's written reviews are positive against 45% of Holman Insights's.

Astea Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Holman Insights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astea Mobile | Holman Insights |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astea-mobile/id468072644/reviews) | **[4.7 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holman-insights/id1093192527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.1% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IFS Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/477960708) | [ARI - Automotive Resources International](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015579210) |

## What reviewers say

### Astea Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astea-mobile/id468072644)

Streamline field service operations by replacing manual processes with automated workflows. Empower mobile workforces with real-time information for enhanced customer service and improved efficiency. Manage work orders, parts, and schedules directly from a wireless device.

**Highlights:** Automated work order management, Real-time information access, Paperless service ticket capture, Schedule management, Parts and inventory tracking, Instant messaging, Optional GPS tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Constant crashes
- 📉 Frequent data loss
- 🐌 Poor performance and lag
- 🚫 Unusable without network
- 🤔 Non-intuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- Loses data frequently
- Freezes and lags
- Requires network connection to refresh lists
- Errors when logging in

**Requested features**

- Disable repeated beeping after login
- Option to change notification sound
- Improve AM/PM intuitiveness
- Make notes on jobs more accessible
- Allow editing of submitted time entries


### Holman Insights

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holman-insights/id1093192527)

Manage your fleet and vehicle needs on the go. Access fleet activity, approve actions, and monitor vehicle details like mileage and fuel. Request services and report usage from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered Fleet Activity feed, Mobile Dashboard experience, Action item approvals (PO, stock, PriceNet), Support Center for questions and requests, Vehicle monitoring (mileage, maintenance, fuel), Service requests (roadside, fuel cards, plates), Critical alert notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Friendly use
- 🚀 Wonderfully easy to complete
- 🚀 So easy to use!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mileage erased
- 🐛 Inconsistencies between phone app and desktop view
- 🐛 Login troubles
- 🐛 App won't open correctly
- 🐛 Broken App

**Reported bugs**

- Monthly mileage basic math
- Many times after I enter my monthly mileage and it confirms report. I'll get a notification my mileage is still needed
- Can't submit a mileage log from my desktop, but more convenient to enter all my trips from the desktop
- I received an email stating I have not been entering my mileage, but neither the app or website have a place for me to enter my personal mileage
- The maintenance/vendor section needs to be fixed and updated

**Requested features**

- Vendor list needs to be updated. Types of service
- Include more information in the app
- Improve customer service


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astea Mobile free?

Astea Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Holman Insights free?

Holman Insights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astea Mobile or Holman Insights?

Holman Insights is rated higher. Astea Mobile averages 1.2 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Holman Insights averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.

### Do Astea Mobile or Holman Insights have ads?

Neither Astea Mobile nor Holman Insights shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astea Mobile or Holman Insights?

Astea Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Holman Insights fortnightly. Most recently, Astea Mobile was updated on August 26, 2026 and Holman Insights on September 25, 2026.

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