ServiceM8 on Android
Does ServiceM8 work on Android?
Not fully. ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only. Android users get ServiceM8 Lite, a limited version with basic functions only. To run the complete ServiceM8 app you need an iPhone or iPad. If your crew is on Android, you only get the cut-down app.
What does that mean for your crew?
Plenty of trade businesses run a mix of phones. If even one tech is on Android, they are stuck with ServiceM8 Lite while the iPhone users get the full app. That split makes for an uneven team and workarounds you should not need.
| Platform | ServiceM8 | Leadhand |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone / iPad | Full app | Full app |
| Android phone / tablet | Lite app - basic functions only | Full native app - same features as iOS |
| Office / web | Yes | Yes |
ServiceM8's Android availability was current at the time of writing. Check servicem8.com for the latest.
Leadhand: a full native app on Android
Leadhand is built for Australian tradies as a full native field app for Android and iPhone, same features on both, no Lite version. The mobile apps are rolling out to the App Store and Google Play. Every tech sees the day's jobs, drops photos straight onto the job, fills in site checklists and builds quotes on the spot, whatever phone they carry. It handles GST correctly and is free.
Frequently asked questions
- Does ServiceM8 work on Android?
- Not fully. ServiceM8's full app is iOS-only. Android users can install ServiceM8 Lite, which covers basic functions but not the full feature set. To run the complete ServiceM8 app you need an iPhone or iPad.
- What is ServiceM8 Lite?
- ServiceM8 Lite is the cut-down Android version of ServiceM8. It handles basic tasks but does not match the full iOS app. If your crew is on Android, that gap shows up day to day.
- Is there a job management app with a full Android app?
- Yes. Leadhand is built for Android and iPhone, a full native field app with the same features on both, so every tech gets the whole product whatever phone they carry. The mobile apps are rolling out to the App Store and Google Play. It is built for Australian trade businesses, handles GST correctly and is free.
- Can I switch from ServiceM8 to Leadhand?
- Yes, and migration is free. Leadhand brings your clients, pricebook and job history across for you, so you are not copying data by hand or starting from a blank screen.