Comparison

BoldNet Mobile vs ServiceTrade

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

Head to head
About

BoldNet Mobile

Access your security system accounts and central station data remotely. Technicians can manage accounts, put them on test, and view information on the go using existing mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Streamlined account accessibility
  • Connect to central station remotely
  • Portable access to security system accounts
  • Put accounts on test in the field
  • Real-time account database access
  • View monitored accounts quickly
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BoldNet Mobile takes functionality to a whole new level by providing streamlined account accessibility on the go. Connect to Manitou and your central station from anywhere! Mobile readers provide technicians with the ability to carry an abundance of information and tools with them at very low or no cost. By using BoldNet Mobile, these technicians now also have portable access to security system accounts on-the-fly. Put accounts on test without waiting for assistance from a call center or needing to access a computer. Benefits and Features: * Use existing devices and/or tablets * Simple, easy to use interface * Fast performance * Immediate access to account database in real-time * Quickly view monitored accounts * Put accounts on test in the field

About

ServiceTrade

This app empowers commercial service technicians to manage jobs efficiently. It allows for detailed job information access, time tracking, media documentation of work, and seamless communication with the office. Streamline operations and enhance customer service.

Highlights
  • Access detailed job information
  • Record time spent on tasks
  • Document work with media
  • View asset service history
  • Scan and upload paperwork
  • Receive schedule updates
Features
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ServiceTrade is for commercial service contractors. Technicians use the ServiceTrade app to deliver more jobs, report better information, and connect with customers. With ServiceTrade, commercial service technicians can: - Access detailed job information - Record time spent preparing, in transit, and on site - Add pictures, videos, and audio memos that document your work - Report problems with pictures, videos, and audio memos - View asset service history - Scan and upload paperwork from the field - Receive schedule updates from the office ServiceTrade helps eliminate pesky status update phone calls and stops extra trips back to the office to drop off paperwork. With ServiceTrade, you can cut out distractions and focus on providing amazing customer service.

Screenshots

BoldNet Mobile4 screens
ServiceTrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ServiceTrade at 62% against BoldNet Mobile's 10%. ServiceTrade also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

ServiceTrade holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServiceTrade has 587 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of BoldNet Mobile's written reviews are positive against 62% of ServiceTrade's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoldNet Mobile ships an update every 4 months, ServiceTrade weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BoldNet Mobile versus ServiceTrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoldNet MobileServiceTrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (44 ratings)4.1 (587 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews62.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44587 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBold Technologies Ltd.ServiceTrade, Inc.

Customer experience

BoldNet Mobile

All ratings44 ratings
Positive20.5%
Neutral11.4%
Negative68.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral17.9%
Negative71.8%

ServiceTrade

All ratings587 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative34.5%

Bugs and requests

BoldNet Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ServiceTrade

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing notes and comments
  • Inability to upload photos and documents
  • Inconsistent job scheduling and updates
  • Repeated prompts for location permissions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved clock-in/out reliability
  • Seamless offline functionality
  • Customizable reporting and analytics
  • Integrated time tracking and payroll
  • Enhanced photo/attachment management

In-app purchases

None

BoldNet Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ServiceTrade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoldNet Mobile free?
BoldNet Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ServiceTrade free?
ServiceTrade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoldNet Mobile or ServiceTrade?
ServiceTrade is rated higher. BoldNet Mobile averages 2.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while ServiceTrade averages 4.1 from 587 ratings.
Do BoldNet Mobile or ServiceTrade have ads?
Neither BoldNet Mobile nor ServiceTrade shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoldNet Mobile or ServiceTrade?
BoldNet Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and ServiceTrade weekly. Most recently, BoldNet Mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and ServiceTrade on October 10, 2026.

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