Apps Every Process Server Should Have

• November 03, 2020
• by ServeNow Staff

For the on-the-go process server, their phone is an essential tool. It allows the server to communicate, conduct research, and even get from point A to point B. But phones are made even more useful with the addition of certain applications. App functions can range from finding the cheapest gas near you to plotting out the quickest route.

Unfortunately, with the sheer number of apps out there, it can be time-consuming to browse through them all to find the ones that will be useful to you. So here is a list of useful apps based on user reviews, suggestions from professional process servers, and sometimes even just a hunch that they could make your life easier. Try them out and let us know how they work for you, and if you have suggestions for other apps, you can post them on our Facebook page.

Social Media

While it may seem like a distraction to have these apps on your phone, they’re also sometimes the best link you have to those you’re serving. If someone is avoiding or you want to find a different location to serve them, look them up on any number of the social medias below.

• Twitter
  iOS / Android
• Facebook
  iOS / Android
• Instagram
  iOS / Android
• LinkedIn
  iOS / Android
• TikTok
  iOS / Android

Weather

The last thing you want is to be serving papers in the rain. Know when you need to bring your umbrella or when to just stay home by using these reliable weather apps.

• Today Weather
  iOS / Android
• AccuWeather
  iOS / Android

GPS and Routing

We compiled a list of the best GPS routing apps for process servers that you can check out but here are some of our favorites.

• Google Maps
  iOS / Android
• RoadWarrior
  iOS / Android
• Waze
  iOS / Android
• MapQuest
  iOS / Android

Mileage trackers

Keep track of how far you travel with these apps made specifically for tracking how many miles you’ve covered.

• MileIQ
  iOS / Android
• Hurdlr
  iOS / Android
• Simply Auto
  iOS / Android

Gas Finders

There’s no worse feeling than being stuck in the middle of nowhere while in need of gas. Use these apps to find gas stations near you wherever you are.

• GasBuddy
  iOS / Android
• Gas Guru
  iOS / Android

Coffee Finder

Because sometimes, you just need a little pick-me-up.

• Beanhunter
  iOS / Android

Restroom Finders

Stuck waiting for the defendant to show up? Been serving papers all day? Find the nearest public restrooms with these apps.

• SitOrSquat
  iOS / Android
• Flush
  iOS / Android

Directories

Find businesses or simply familiarize yourself with an area that’s new to you. You can also use these apps to find phone numbers, hours of operation, reviews, addresses, and directions.

• Yelp
  iOS / Android
• Yellow Pages
  iOS / Android
• Whitepages People Search
  iOS / Android

WiFi Finders

Using these WiFi analyzers, you can discover networks in the area and observe their signal strength and security protocol in real time.

• NetSpot
  iOS / Android
• Avast Wi-Fi Finder
  iOS / Android

Recording

Record tricky serves or important phone calls just remember to check your local laws regarding recording without consent.

• Rev
  iOS / Android
• Built in Voice Memos app for iOS
  iOS
• Easy Voice Recorder
  iOS / Android

Payment

Receive payments quickly, securely, and completely virtually with these reliable cash apps.

• Stripe
  iOS / Android
• Zelle
  iOS / Android
• Paypal
  iOS / Android
• Venmo
  iOS / Android
• Cash App (by Square)
  iOS / Android
• Apple Pay
  iOS
• Google Pay
  Android
• AndroMoney
  iOS
• Google Pay
  Android

Time Trackers

Track your time and billables while also managing projects and workflow with these apps. They will help you stay focused and on track so that you can maximize your productivity.

• Toggl
  iOS / Android
• Harvest
  iOS / Android
• Expensify
  iOS / Android

Scanners

These helpful apps use your phone camera to capture a document digitally and convert it into a PDF.

• Adobe Scan
  iOS / Android
• Genius Scan
  iOS / Android
• Scanbot
  iOS / Android

Storage

Make sure your files, whether personal or professional, are secure and accessible on-the-go with these cloud storage apps.

• Box
  iOS / Android
• Dropbox
  iOS / Android
• IDrive cloud storage
  iOS / Android
• Google Drive
  iOS / Android
• OneDrive
  iOS / Android

Bonus apps

Because you never know what you’re going to need in the field.

• Burner
  iOS / Android
• iTranslate Voice
  iOS / Android
• NightVision Light
  iOS / Android
• Timestamp Camera Basic
  iOS / Android
• VINELink
  iOS / Android