Alterdesk messenger vs LANSA Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alterdesk messenger
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By downloading the Alterdesk messenger app, you can try out the functionalities of our white label communication platform. You can start with a basic account – contact us to test the more advanced functionalities. The white label Alterdesk platform is the solution for companies that wish to launch their very own communication software without having to go through the long, complex development process. Set your own colours and logo and choose those functionalities that are relevant to your target audience: from messaging and video calling to extensive integrations, a smart glasses app and chat bots. The awareness about information security is at an all-time high. Now is the time to provide your market with an innovative, user-friendly communication platform. A summary of our features: - Real-time 1-on-1 conversations and group chats - Available for desktops, tablets, smartphones and wearables - Start video calls for conducting meetings or e-consultations - Host your platform wherever you wish: in the Cloud, in a Private Cloud or On-Premise - Security has been tested by Deloitte - API’s for integrations with other software, such as a CRM or HER - Platform management on white label level and reseller level - Constant optimization and regular updates Together with Dutch telecom provider KPN we launched the KPN Healthcare Messenger, for secure healthcare communication. André van de Kasteele, product owner at KPN, had the following to say about our collaboration: “Based on a few predetermined criteria, such as the fact that it should be a Dutch solution, that data should be stored in the Netherlands, that it should be a currently existing solution, the user-friendliness and the fact that we were looking for a reliable, knowledgeable partner, we have reached the decision to work with Alterdesk.”
LANSA Mobile
Access your LANSA Repository data on mobile devices. This client component connects to a LANSA server back-end, enabling the use of your LANSA forms with device features like cameras and barcode scanners.
- LANSA Repository access
- Mobile form utilization
- Camera integration
- Barcode scanner support
- IBM i and Windows server compatibility
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LANSA Mobile brings the power of the LANSA Repository to your mobile devices. LANSA Mobile is a client component and requires the LANSA server back-end that runs on IBM i or Windows. It brings your LANSA forms to your mobile devices allowing you to take advantage of your device's features such as the camera and barcode scanners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alterdesk messenger at every 5 weeks against LANSA Mobile's every 5 months. LANSA Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Alterdesk messenger ships an update every 5 weeks, LANSA Mobile every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alterdesk messenger | LANSA Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alterdesk | LANSA Holdings Inc. |
In-app purchases
Alterdesk messenger
No in-app purchases
LANSA Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Alterdesk messenger or LANSA Mobile have ads?
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