Comparison

MantisApp vs Scanco Mobility

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

Head to head
About

MantisApp

Access and manage your MantisBT bug tracking system from your iPhone or iPad. View, create, edit, and comment on issues, and manage attachments. Additional features like unlimited issues and search are available via in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple MantisBT servers/accounts
  • View issue attachments
  • Create, edit, and comment on issues
  • View related issues
  • Unlimited issues (in-app purchase)
  • Search issues (in-app purchase)
Features
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MantisApp is the client for the open-source bug tracker MantisBT – on iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPhone Duo. Keep an eye on your projects and issues, report bugs on the go and update issues in seconds. CLEAR OVERVIEW • Multiple MantisBT servers and accounts in one app • Issue lists with status colors, priority, handler, category and date • Issue details with description, notes, attachments, relationships, tags and custom fields • iPad, Mac and iPhone Duo: list and issue side by side WORK FAST • Create and edit issues, change status and add notes • Upload photos, camera shots, files and drawings as attachments • Swipe actions and context menus for common tasks • Send files from other apps to MantisApp via Share MANTISAPP PRO • All issues of every project (the free version shows the three newest) • Search and filters by status, category, handler and more • Notifications for new and updated issues • Drawings and markups as attachments • Custom colors for every status Pro is available as a one-time purchase or as a yearly or monthly subscription (yearly with a one-week free trial). One purchase works on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple ID. PRIVATE No ads, no tracking. Your data goes straight to your MantisBT server; passwords are kept in the Keychain. REQUIREMENTS A MantisBT server version 1.2 or later with the SOAP API enabled (MantisBT 2.x recommended, tested with 2.28). A demo account is available right in the app. Questions and ideas: support@lbergelt.de Privacy Policy: https://lbergelt.com/apps/mantisapp_privacy.php?lang=en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scanco Mobility

Features
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Automate your cycle counting and year-end physical count from an iOS device. The application seamlessly integrates into Sage 100/100c eliminating the need for paper counting and data entry. With countless hardware accessory options, users can scan barcodes, look up items, and send counts real time into Sage 100/100c. Increase counting speed by 75% and eliminate human error with Scanco Mobility. Application Highlights: Physical and Cycle Counts 5 User Activation with Sage Mobility Module True plug and play compatibility with barcode scanning attachments Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 5 Integration Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 6 Integration Honeywell Captuvo SL-22 for iPod 6th gen or newer Honeywell Captuvo SL-42 for iPhone 5s, 6/6s Honeywell Captuvo SL62 for iPad mini System Requirements: Windows 2008 Server & R2 Sage 100 2018 or Higher, Apple iOS 10 or higher

Screenshots

MantisApp4 screens
Scanco Mobility4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanco Mobility at none against MantisApp's 7. Scanco Mobility also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). MantisApp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months). On price, ads 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. MantisApp sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scanco Mobility asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MantisApp ships an update every 2 months, Scanco Mobility every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MantisApp versus Scanco Mobility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMantisAppScanco Mobility
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars BergeltScanco Software LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MantisApp

Subscriptions2
  • MantisApp Pro – Monthly$0.991 Month
  • MantisApp Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99
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  • Developer Support$9.99
  • MantisApp Pro – Lifetime$12.99
None

Scanco Mobility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MantisApp free?
MantisApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanco Mobility free?
Scanco Mobility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MantisApp or Scanco Mobility have ads?
Neither MantisApp nor Scanco Mobility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MantisApp or Scanco Mobility?
MantisApp ships an update every 2 months, and Scanco Mobility every 21 months. Most recently, MantisApp was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scanco Mobility on October 29, 2026.

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