# PCS vs itel NOW

The clearest difference is rating: PCS at 5.0 against itel NOW's 4.0. PCS also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). itel NOW's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PCS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: itel NOW has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PCS ships an update every 2 months, itel NOW every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PCS | itel NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcs-mobile/id918120239/reviews)** | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itel-now/id1128202643/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Verisk Analytics](https://appshunter.io/developer/669704553) | [ITEL Laboratories, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/502491184) |

## What reviewers say

### PCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcs-mobile/id918120239)

Access critical catastrophe data and plan operations from any location. Track weather events, manage claims, and share vital information with industry professionals. Stay informed and coordinate effectively during emergencies.

**Highlights:** Real-time catastrophe data access, Weather event tracking, Claims operation management, Photo and video sharing, Push notifications, 24/7 severe weather bulletins

**In-app purchases:** none


### itel NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itel-now/id1128202643)

This app streamlines the process of submitting photos and measurements for lab analysis of flooring and building materials. It offers video guidance, progress feedback, and the ability to test materials directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Streamlined claims workflow, Video guidance for photo and measurement submission, Checklist and icons for photo review, Progress feedback on test submissions, Intuitive navigation, In-app material testing (carpet, wood, vinyl, siding, roofing), Option to send physical samples

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PCS free?

PCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is itel NOW free?

itel NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PCS or itel NOW?

PCS is rated higher. PCS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while itel NOW averages 4.0 from 2K ratings.

### Do PCS or itel NOW have ads?

Neither PCS nor itel NOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PCS or itel NOW?

PCS ships an update every 2 months, and itel NOW every 6 weeks. Most recently, PCS was updated on October 15, 2026 and itel NOW on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*