SimpleCrew vs LightMaster Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleCrew
This platform helps street teams document campaign progress with photo uploads and real-time reporting. It offers a reliable and efficient way for managers to oversee field marketing efforts and for team members to focus on promotion.
- Real-time photo uploads on a map
- GPS progress tracking
- Social media campaign tracking
- Easy client reporting
- Public campaign sharing
- Push notifications for assignments
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SimpleCrew is a street team marketing platform designed to help street teams upload photos to prove their campaign progress and report their work to clients and managers--without killing their phone battery, crashing, or having to uninstall and reinstall the app. It’ll never delay your reports, eat your data, or freeze or lag when you need it to work. Street team members: Get back to your promoting life by using SimpleCrew. Street team managers: Have a more reliable, less frustrating way to manage your street team marketing with SimpleCrew. Thousands of concert promoters, event marketers and brands have used SimpleCrew to improve their field marketing, including: Postmates, LiveNation, Cornerstone Agency, Red Bull, Insomniac Events, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, and Goldenvoice. Get set up with an account in two minutes. FEATURES: See all your photos on a map in real-time. GPS gives you a bird’s eye view of your team’s progress in the field. Track brand ambassador social media campaigns Easy client reporting and public campaign sharing. Hands off communication - team members get email and push notifications when assigned to campaigns TERMS: Install the app and create your account and claim your 14-day free trial. You can manage your subscription through the SimpleCrew website. ABOUT SIMPLECREW: SimpleCrew specializes in street team management software application development and tools for remote teams.
LightMaster Mobile
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LightMaster is the all-in-one CRM built for holiday lighting professionals. From the first lead to the final takedown, design, sell, schedule, install, and get paid—all from one place. DESIGN & SELL WITH LUMEN • Turn a single property photo into a realistic lighting mockup featuring C9, C7, mini, icicle, or permanent lighting • Bring designs to life with animation and create share-ready videos • Trace rooflines with QuickMeasure to calculate footage and prepare estimates before the ladder comes out WIN MORE JOBS • Create polished estimates and interactive proposals customers can view, approve, sign, and pay online • Track every opportunity through your sales pipeline—from new lead to won job • Message customers directly and share photos, videos, estimates, payment requests, and review links RUN YOUR ENTIRE SEASON • Schedule installations, takedowns, and service calls with a calendar built for the holiday rush • Plan efficient routes, manage inventory, track transfers, and keep crews moving • Let crews clock in on-site, follow their daily schedule, and upload job photos from the field GET PAID FASTER • Send payment links, collect card payments, and record cash or checks • Track deposits, outstanding balances, and complete payment histories at a glance • Keep every estimate, invoice, and payment connected to the right customer and job ASK LUMEN Your built-in AI assistant helps you find customer information, draft estimates, check schedules, and answer questions about your business. Just ask. A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CUSTOMERS Clients can sign in to review proposals, approve designs, pay invoices, and message your team—without downloading additional software. LightMaster is the companion app for existing LightMaster accounts. Sign in with your current account or visit lightmaster.io to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LightMaster Mobile at every 3 days against SimpleCrew's fortnightly. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimpleCrew ships an update fortnightly, LightMaster Mobile every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleCrew | LightMaster Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (72 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 72 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SimpleCrew | Master Software |
In-app purchases
SimpleCrew
No in-app purchases
LightMaster Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do SimpleCrew or LightMaster Mobile have ads?
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