Comparison

MEX 16 vs Carmel

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

Head to head
About

MEX 16

Features
Read full description

Boost efficiency and simplify operations with the MEX App, Australia’s #1 CMMS tool for managing work orders and inspections. Key Features: 1. User-friendly interface and Intuitive navigation 2. Enhanced Management features 3. Improved sorting function and improved search capabilities. 4. Offline mode allowing you to work without a network connection. Opt for the MEX app to experience a user-friendly interface, coupled with seamless collaboration features, delivering an efficient maintenance solution that significantly improves workflow and overall performance. Manage and track work orders and inspections effortlessly, ensuring your tasks are completed on time and in line with safety standards. Supercharge your workflow today- download the MEX App and get started!

About

Carmel

Features
Read full description

Labour hire, Transformed. Smarter, faster, and more compliant recruitment—purpose-built for agencies managing casual workforces at scale.

Screenshots

MEX 164 screens
Carmel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MEX 16 at monthly against Carmel's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEX 16 ships an update monthly, Carmel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MEX 16 versus Carmel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEX 16Carmel
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaintenance Experts Pty LtdCarmel Technologies Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MEX 16

No in-app purchases

None

Carmel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEX 16 free?
MEX 16 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carmel free?
Carmel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEX 16 or Carmel have ads?
Neither MEX 16 nor Carmel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MEX 16 or Carmel?
MEX 16 ships an update monthly, and Carmel every 4 months. Most recently, MEX 16 was updated on October 19, 2026 and Carmel on October 11, 2026.

Other comparisons