Comparison

Jan vs Encompass One

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

Head to head
About

Jan

Manage and document work orders directly from your mobile device. This app allows field teams to view details, check in/out, upload photos, complete checklists, and capture signatures. It supports both registered and guest users for flexible work order management.

Highlights
  • View work order details
  • Check in/out of work orders
  • Upload photos and add notes
  • Complete client checklists
  • Capture client signatures
  • Filter work orders
  • Access training materials
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Manage assigned work orders directly from your mobile device with Jan-IT by The Facilities Group. Built for the field, Jan-IT helps ensure work is documented, validated, and completed accurately, supporting teams in meeting client requirements and staying productive in the field. Key Features • View work order details • Check in and check out of work orders directly in the app • Upload photos and add notes during work • Complete required client checklists • Capture client signatures when required Registered User Features (Registered users must be invited first; please reach out to your TFG rep if necessary) • View assigned work for today, tomorrow, this week, or future dates • Can check into and validate work order via phone. • Filter work orders by client name, category, or order type • Access training materials • Manage all assigned work in one centralized mobile experience Guest User Access Guest users can access work orders without a full account. A valid PO Number and Vendor ID are required to access assigned work. Guest users can view and complete the same work orders as registered users, providing flexibility for contractors and vendors. Multi-Language Support • English • Spanish • Portuguese • Ukrainian • Russian

About

Encompass One

Streamline onsite facility management tasks with this mobile app. Assign, track, and complete work tickets in real-time from the field, with smart notifications and offline capabilities. Designed by professionals for professionals to enhance efficiency.

Highlights
  • Real-time work ticket management
  • Location-based alerts
  • Automated translation (English/Spanish)
  • Smart notifications
  • Offline mode with seamless sync
  • Map-based dashboard
Features
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A Better, Smarter, Faster App For the Facility Pro The Encompass One Mobile App is a game changer for facilities professionals on the Encompass One platform. Unlock a streamlined onsite experience that allows you quickly and painlessly to complete worktickets from the field. The App is designed by FM professionals for FM professionals, with your specific challenges in mind. Enjoy freedom from your desktop, English & Spanish support, smart notifications and offline mode. Features for on the go: * Assign, start, time-track, complete and verify worktickets in real time from the field * Location based alerts notify you of open worktickets near you saving time and allowing you to complete more jobs faster * Complete and submit service ratings when completing or verifying worktickets. * Automated English and Spanish translation lets you choose your preferred language and eliminate miscommunication * With Smart Notification instantly know when a ticket has been assigned, updated, recalled, verified or overdue - allowing you to stay in the know and on top of things * Work offline when you need to, sync up seamlessly when you regain connection - no more worries about cell signal strength Transform your field service experience with our powerful new map-based dashboard. This release brings intelligent spatial tools and enhanced search capabilities to help our users work smarter and faster.

Screenshots

Jan4 screens
Encompass One4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jan and Encompass One are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Jan against 2.9 for Encompass One. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jan ships an update fortnightly, Encompass One weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Jan versus Encompass One: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJanEncompass One
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (37 ratings)2.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better16
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Facilities GroupEncompass Onsite

Customer experience

Jan

All ratings37 ratings
Positive45.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Encompass One

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jan

No in-app purchases

None

Encompass One

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jan free?
Jan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encompass One free?
Encompass One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jan or Encompass One?
Encompass One is rated higher. Jan averages 2.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Encompass One averages 2.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Jan or Encompass One have ads?
Neither Jan nor Encompass One shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jan or Encompass One?
Jan ships an update fortnightly, and Encompass One weekly. Most recently, Jan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Encompass One on November 7, 2026.

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