Comparison

BoldNet Mobile vs Affiliated

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

Affiliated

Access dealer accounts and customer information remotely to improve service and productivity. Manage accounts, view site details, and utilize eContract functionality for digital signatures.

Highlights
  • Remote account access
  • Customer information viewing
  • Account status monitoring
  • Event history access
  • DocuSign eContract integration
  • Site information viewing
Features
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The Affiliated Dealer App is the best way to access Affiliated accounts when dealers or technicians are in the field – improving customer service while increasing your productivity. The app is the easiest way to put accounts on test, view a live feed of test signals and take an account off test, all in moments and all from your mobile device. Search for customers, view recently accessed accounts and view accounts in alarm or on test. Within any account you can view site information, event history, contact lists, system details, zones and agency information. Our exclusive DocuSign integration enables eContract functionality that lets you get end-user agreements signed directly from the app.

Screenshots

BoldNet Mobile4 screens
Affiliated4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Affiliated at 2.5 against BoldNet Mobile's 2.1. Affiliated also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Affiliated holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of BoldNet Mobile's written reviews are positive against 33% of Affiliated's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoldNet Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Affiliated every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BoldNet Mobile versus Affiliated: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoldNet MobileAffiliated
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (44 ratings)2.5 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.5 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBold Technologies Ltd.Affiliated Monitoring

Customer experience

BoldNet Mobile

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

Affiliated

All ratings29 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral13.8%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

BoldNet Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Affiliated

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoldNet Mobile free?
BoldNet Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Affiliated free?
Affiliated is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BoldNet Mobile or Affiliated?
Affiliated is rated higher. BoldNet Mobile averages 2.1 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Affiliated averages 2.5 from 40 ratings.
Do BoldNet Mobile or Affiliated have ads?
Neither BoldNet Mobile nor Affiliated shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoldNet Mobile or Affiliated?
BoldNet Mobile ships an update every 4 months, and Affiliated every 2 months. Most recently, BoldNet Mobile was updated on October 7, 2026 and Affiliated on September 29, 2026.

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