Mobile on site, desktop at the desk
Surfacely is a Progressive Web App. That means it installs like a native app on your phone and tablet, but also opens in any browser on your laptop — with everything in sync.
Install on mobile
- Open surfacely.io in your phone's browser (Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android).
- Tap the share icon → Add to Home Screen.
- Launch Surfacely from the home screen. It runs full-screen, like any other app.
When to use mobile
Site visits, measuring, capturing photos, voice-noting updates from the van. The camera and microphone flows are designed for a phone in one hand.
When to use desktop
Quote building, proposal writing, reviewing the pipeline, inviting team members, editing your business pricing. The two-panel layouts (measurement + review, quote builder + preview) are much more comfortable on a 15-inch screen than on a 6-inch one.
Why it matters: painters who switch devices correctly quote faster than painters who try to do everything on one device. Measure on the phone while you're moving through the building, then build the quote at the office where you can see the whole picture.
Tip: Surfacely works offline. If your phone loses signal in a basement or remote site, keep measuring — everything syncs the moment you're back on data or Wi-Fi. You'll never lose work.