Purplepoint Go vs Foreman Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purplepoint Go
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With the Purplepoint Go app, you can easily configure each Grabber via NFC. Start the app, scan the device, and set the signal reading in seconds. The app also makes it easy to organize your devices into Groups – map-like structures that provide an overview of the equipment and help you find the right device directly on the factory floor.
Foreman Mobile
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The simple way to clock in, take breaks, and stay on schedule—right from your phone. Foreman Mobile is the companion app for teams using Foreman to track time and manage shifts. Whether you're starting a shift, taking a break, or checking your schedule, Foreman Mobile makes it easy.
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Verdict
Purplepoint Go and Foreman Mobile are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Purplepoint Go | Foreman Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | M2M Solutions AB | Viaductium Limited |
In-app purchases
Purplepoint Go
No in-app purchases
Foreman Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Purplepoint Go free?
Is Foreman Mobile free?
Do Purplepoint Go or Foreman Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Purplepoint Go or Foreman Mobile?
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