Comparison

BE vs MRI Angus

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

Head to head
About

BE

Manage property maintenance, work orders, inspections, and incidents directly from your mobile device. Attach photos and access all your data, even when offline.

Highlights
  • Work order management
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Inspections
  • Incident tracking
  • Photo attachments
  • Offline access
Features
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BE Mobile provides key property management features in the palm of your hand! Manage work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, inspections, incidents and much more. Attach photos to any record and view associated files on your iPhone. Work offline with access to all of your data.

About

MRI Angus

Streamline property management tasks on the go. Centralize operations, manage work orders, and receive real-time notifications for tenant requests, maintenance, and emergencies. This app ensures smooth operations and improved tenant satisfaction with offline capabilities and fast data syncing.

Highlights
  • Unified work order management
  • Real-time notifications
  • Offline mode
  • Fast data syncing
  • Comprehensive management tools
  • Advanced search
  • Smart asset search
Features
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Simplify property management on the go with the MRI Angus Mobile app. Centralize your operations, receive instant notifications, and manage maintenance work orders with ease. MRI Angus Mobile empowers you and your team to deliver fast, accurate service for tenant requests, equipment maintenance, inspections, and emergencies to ensure smooth operations and greater tenant satisfaction. Key Features: Unified Work Order Management - Access all Tenant, Equipment, and Inspection work orders in a single, streamlined list. - Filter work orders by type for faster navigation and prioritization. Real-Time Notifications - Stay updated with instant alerts for new work orders and status changes, so you never miss a critical task. Offline Mode - Continue working without an internet connection; your data syncs automatically when you’re back online-perfect for fieldwork and remote locations. Fast, Accurate Data Syncing - Ensure all updates and changes are instantly reflected across your team for reliable, up-to-date information. Comprehensive Management Tools - Effortlessly handle tenant requests, schedule and track equipment maintenance, conduct inspections, and manage emergencies from one app. Advanced Search Capabilities - Quickly locate work orders using keyword search, saving time and reducing manual scrolling. User-Friendly Design - Enjoy smooth navigation and a modern interface built for speed and simplicity-whether you’re in the office or in the field. Smart Asset and Directory Search - Instantly pull up equipment records by scanning asset codes and view associated work orders. - Search your directory for employees, tenants, vendors, and equipment, and access detailed contact information Enhanced Workflows - Create, assign, dispatch, and complete work orders directly from your mobile device. - Attach photos and notes to work orders for comprehensive documentation

Screenshots

BE4 screens
MRI Angus4 screens

Verdict

The call

BE and MRI Angus both sit at 2.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 21% of BE's written reviews are positive against 13% of MRI Angus's. BE also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 32) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

BE holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of BE's written reviews are positive against 13% of MRI Angus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BE ships an update every 2 months, MRI Angus monthly. Both last shipped on September 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BE versus MRI Angus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEMRI Angus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (135 ratings) — better2.1 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews21.3% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings135 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuilding EnginesMRI Software

Customer experience

BE

All ratings135 ratings
Positive27.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative65.2%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative74.5%

MRI Angus

All ratings32 ratings
Positive21.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative71.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative62.5%

Bugs and requests

BE

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • Have to log out/in multiple times or reinstall to gain access
  • Work orders don't always load
  • Only able to upload one photo at a time
  • Everything gets stuck pending
  • App fails, all data lost
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  • Update screwed up app operation
  • Tech support never responds
  • App won't let you log in
  • App doesn't communicate with network
  • Entries do not link between app and desktop
  • Acknowledgement pending issues never resolved
  • New update changed 'work order by Building' to 'work order by location'
  • New version is slower and not user friendly
  • No access to PMs for weeks
  • Stuck on 'synchronization'
  • Work order creation from phone never appears in system
  • Timer starts when work order begins but pauses upon completion
  • Comment box moves off screen when typing
  • App crashes when typing comments

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add resource management
  • Add day view and approve/deny for resource management
  • Disable notifications when staff is off the clock
  • Edit frequency for PMs
  • Allow scheduling
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  • Swipe to go back gesture

MRI Angus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BE

No in-app purchases

None

MRI Angus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BE free?
BE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MRI Angus free?
MRI Angus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BE or MRI Angus?
BE is rated higher. BE averages 2.3 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while MRI Angus averages 2.1 from 32 ratings.
Do BE or MRI Angus have ads?
Neither BE nor MRI Angus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BE or MRI Angus?
BE ships an update every 2 months, and MRI Angus monthly. Most recently, BE was updated on September 14, 2026 and MRI Angus on September 14, 2026.

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