MAX Smart Service vs TELS Housekeeping
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAX Smart Service
Monitor elevator and escalator activity in real-time and submit service requests anytime, anywhere. Gain transparency and peace of mind with instant updates on your units' status.
- Real-time unit monitoring
- 24/7 service request creation
- Track latest unit activity
- Instant status updates
- Peace of mind through transparency
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All the information you need about your elevators and escalators, right in your hands! With TK Elevator’s MAX Service app, keep track of your units’ latest activity and create service requests 24/7, wherever you are. And with MAX, our real time monitoring technology, you can check at any time if one of your units has stopped or is back to service. Transparency and peace of mind, right when you need it.
TELS Housekeeping
This app helps housekeeping staff stay organized and focused by providing a clear daily schedule, real-time updates on new requests, and digital checklists. It streamlines workflows, reduces paperwork, and ensures cleaning standards are met for TELS subscribers.
- Clear daily schedule view
- Real-time task updates
- Digital checklists
- Built-in guidance for standards
- Mobile access on phones/tablets
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TELS Housekeeping is designed exclusively for TELS subscribers to help housekeeping staff stay organized and focused throughout the day. With one simple mobile app, housekeepers can see exactly what needs to be done, get real-time updates, and complete their work without the hassle of paper lists or missed requests. For Housekeepers, Every Day Gets Easier: · Clear Daily Schedule – See all of your assigned tasks in one simple calendar view. · Stay Updated – Get notified right away if new cleaning requests or changes come in. · No More Paperwork – Complete checklists digitally to save time and avoid mistakes. · Confidence in Every Task – Built-in guidance ensures cleaning standards are met. · Faster Workflow – Move from one task to the next without tracking people down for updates. · Mobile Access – Use the app on your phone or cart-mounted tablet to stay on top of your shift. The TELS Housekeeping App makes your day smoother—so you can focus less on managing tasks and more on creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents. Log in with your TELS account to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TELS Housekeeping at 5.0 against MAX Smart Service's 1.0. TELS Housekeeping also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TELS Housekeeping holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
MAX Smart Service ships an update every 3 weeks, TELS Housekeeping every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAX Smart Service | TELS Housekeeping |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TK Elevator GmbH | Direct Supply, Inc. |
Customer experience
MAX Smart Service
TELS Housekeeping
In-app purchases
MAX Smart Service
No in-app purchases
TELS Housekeeping
No in-app purchases
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