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Benjamin B. avatar
Benjamin B.
Owner
Photography, Self-employed
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 25, 2018

"Outstandingly Easy to Utilize"

Overall: I schedule ongoing Drone Imaging and Photography Shoots.

Pros: I love the time clock and the ease of use.

Cons: I would like to see more color options to choose from.

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on October 5, 2018
Thanks very much for your review! We're glad you find Telescope easy to use and that the Time Clock is helping you. We're always working on improvements and take every request into consideration. Please let us know if we can do anything to further assist you! - Telescope Support Team
Larry D.
CEO
Financial Services, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 12, 2020

"Probably the best basic task management system on the market."

Overall: Here's what really pushed me to write this review: the company. The folks at Telescope Task are the true standard about what customer service should be. I got sidetracked helping a new employee on Telescope just after midnight on a Wednesday for an important seminar the following morning. I put in an email request to the folks at Telescope and their CEO actually called me about 5 MINUTES later and got on Zoom and walked my employee through her first board setup to help her get started. Wow! Have recommended a handful of clients to them who are also very impressed. These new guys on the block are really going the extra mile for their clients. Fantastic product and people!

Pros: The user interface is arguably the easiest available for any of my staff to use and get used to. Features are practical and simple. It's not a function-stuffed product with useless features- you'll use 100% of it after a week or so. Making a task can be a two-second process or a couple minutes for major items that require a lot of detail. Their task window is definitely a groundbreaker for this type of product. You can tell a lot of time went into the design and usage testing. Once you get the hang of it, you almost use it without thinking about what you're doing. You can download your work to .csv and all task and activity history is also exportable. I particularly love that you can access your work in different views from any of the top menus and overviewing team task statuses is hilariously easy and quick. Customer Service is the pinnacle best in the industry by far and away. These people LOVE their clients and always ask to help.

Cons: This will be a con to some but I'll mention Telescope does not integrate with other products- it's a closed system that exports to .csv by design. It's not a heavyweight system for the masses but more of a lightweight office app that works really well for what it does. As long as you're not expecting it to be a do-everything-for-nothing product, you won't need anything it doesn't have.

Reasons for Choosing Telescope: The product and people being Telescope are outstanding. The system is simple and basic and the staff are helpful and enthusiastic. It's ridiculously easy to use by design and customer support is facilitated directly by its passionate creators, as they are a small company.
Reasons for Switching to Telescope: We wanted something a little easier and lighter-weight from a smaller company whom we could communicate more directly with. Telescope's bread-and-butter is ease of use and devoted customer service where you actually speak to the people that built it. They're a small company and like getting close with their clients which really enriches the experience and outcome. You can't get that kind of support anywhere else today with other major products in this arena.

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on October 17, 2020
Hi Larry, Thank you so much for this awesome, detailed review!! We're thrilled you've realized success with Telescope and we're happy to assist whenever possible! Let us know if you need anything, even if it's another all-nighter!
Sherrie J.
Cashier
Consumer Services, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
5/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
June 28, 2021

"Good review on the software "

Overall: It's weird to play with as a software. ...........

Pros: To many task to do on here I guess task scheduling is the best one to say on this software to do on here

Cons: Task tagging why I say on this one haha is this that importment to do on this software. ............

Nikki M.
Marketing Director
Real Estate, 1-10 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
November 17, 2020

"A Task Manager That Can Scale to Everyone's Needs"

Overall: I started out with Telescope as a way to organize my to do list, but quickly learned there was so much more that I could use it for. I am currently using it to manage my workflow for 3 businesses, to manage my customers in two of those businesses, and to organize and track my projects. I love the way the software is able to scale to the level that I need to use it. And I learn more great features the more I use it.

Pros: The best thing about the software is that it has full functionality but is ease to use. It can scale to a huge organization, or it can easily be used by a solo entrepreneur. The system is intuitive, and there are on-screen help boxes if you need them. The layout is great, you are not overwhelmed by everything on the screen. Plus it is customizable. You can use ALL of the features, or just the ones you need and still use it to it's best potential. And customer service is wonderful - so helpful! I really enjoy using Telescope.

Cons: I really can't think of any downsides to Telescope.

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on November 19, 2020
Hi, Nikki! Thank you so much for your detailed review of Telescope! This is exactly what we designed the system for. We're ecstatic you use it for so many applications on so many levels! Three businesses? That's amazing! Also super happy you're enjoying our Customer Service! Please let us know if you need anything at all, happy as always to assist!
Verified Reviewer
Office Administrator
Commercial Real Estate, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
September 17, 2018

"Project Manager"

Overall: an excellent experience.

Pros: it keeps me on track with all of projects, plus it helps me stay organized. I love how simple it is from when you create your account, to when you start using the software. I am extremely happy with it that i am implementing it with my entire team, so we are all on top of all of our projects and very important task. I will highly recommend this to any one that needs to stay organized with out the boring old school desk calendars.

Cons: do not have any cons, this app is great.

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on September 18, 2018
Thank you for your review! We've worked very hard to make sure your experience with Telescope stays the way you said it was: excellent and simple. We're glad to know you and your team are extremely happy with Telescope and are able to use it to make a real impact on organizing your projects and tasks! - Telescope Support Team
James D.
Managing partner
Automotive, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: 6-12 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 2, 2018

"Finally a simple to use task manager"

Overall: So far, so good. Been using software for 8 months now.

Pros: Best software in the industry for task management period, not to mention lowest price!!!! Not really sure how they can produce such a product at this price point. Truly unbelievable!!!!

Cons: Hopefully they can continue to provide the high quality service at such a low price point

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on October 5, 2018
Thanks very much for chiming in! We're thrilled you're happy with Telescope for your task management needs. We've tried very hard to keep Telescope as affordable as possible and will always continue to keep our low pricing a top priority. Please let us know if you need anything! - Telescope Support Team
O. Manuel C. avatar
O. Manuel C.
Especialista en Oportunidades Digitales
Government Administration, 201-500 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Customer Service
3.0
Features
3.0
Value for Money
3.0
Likelihood to Recommend
5/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
May 6, 2021

"Telescopio"

Overall: Es una herramienta innovadora, recomiendo usarla y poder desarrollar tu visión en el mundo de las estrellas

Pros: Producto muy interesante, funciones muy deductivas, enlaces con fotografías, es un software muy util para conocer y analizar las estrellas para aquellos que desconoce en mundo de las estrellas, fácil de integrar con otras platafotmas.

Cons: En cuanto la resolución que puede mostrarnos es muy bueno y deducible

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on May 10, 2021
Thank you, Manuel! We're very happy you're enjoying Telescope and it's plethora of features! We try to make sure every client is completely aware of how to use every corner of the system. Please let us know if you or your staff would like individual training on any part of Telescope. As you know, training is always free! - Team Telescope
Simon L.
IT Security Specialist Team Lead
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
9/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
July 14, 2020

"Intuitive and streamlined Task Manager "

Pros: It was very streamlined and very easy to use. The customer service is top notch and the company in itself seems like they are in touch with the heart beat of the industry. They created a product that has far exceeded my expectations.

Cons: So, far I have enjoyed my experience with Telescope

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on July 16, 2020
Thank you so much for the review, Simon! We're definitely trying to make a stand in the industry to bring a new way of Task Management to the table. Much appreciated! Please let us know if you need anything, happy to assist!
Tiffany H. avatar
Tiffany H.
Consultant
Management Consulting, 10,001+ employees
Used the software for: I used a free trial
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Features
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
10/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 8, 2018

"Helps with my needs"

Pros: It’s easy to use interface and very simple to contact my coworkers now

Cons: None I can think of. It just needs to scale up more?

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on October 10, 2018
Thank you for leaving a review! We're glad you find Telescope's interface easy and very simple- just what it was built for. We're currently exploring additional methods to scale its usability for very large teams. Please let us know if you need anything! - Telescope Support Team
Eddie C.
IT services manager
Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees
Used the software for: Less than 6 months
Overall Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
8/10
Reviewer Source
Source: Capterra
October 2, 2018

"Great Task management application "

Pros: user friendly, simple UI but has plenty of functions

Cons: Has helped organize projects and haven't seen any issues yet

Vendor Response

By Activated Mobile Solutions on October 9, 2018
Thank you for reviewing us! Simplicity and user-friendliness were one of the first topics we discussed when designing Telescope. We're glad we've accomplished that! Please let us know if you need anything. - Telescope Support Team