PM247 vs mina
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PM247
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A Tradesmanβs or service companies IT toolbox. All you need to control your work from an individual to a large company. Allocate and track your workforce, keep customers updated in real time, Create a constant communication stream from engineer to manger to office and create industry relevant forms and Invoices. Many more well designed features to enable a tradesman to control the demanding admin aspects of a business. "This app tracks your location in the background and can affect battery life"
mina
This app connects to pipeline inspection systems, allowing operators to livestream video, adjust settings, record footage, and add observations. It simplifies the creation and sharing of survey reports using mobile devices.
- Livestream video
- Adjust LED brightness
- Activate sonde
- Create maps and site images
- Record and playback footage
- Add observations and text overlay
- Store and share survey reports
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The mina app is a software interface used between pipeline inspection systems and the operator. mina offers users the ability to livestream video, adjust LED brightness, activate the sonde, create maps, site images, record, playback, add observations, text overlay, distance counter and store/share survey reports by simply linking your mobile device to pipeline systems manufactured by Scanprobe Techniques. The mina application is designed to be a simple and easy alternative way to create pipeline inspection reports as well as offer extra detail and sharing capabilities to third party reporting software. mina works in conjunction with Scanprobe products and offers unprecedented connectivity within the pipeline inspection industry. The concept was designed to allow users to create industry recognised reports with their own mobile phones and tablets as well as bespoke Scanprobe control units. This innovation not only reduces costs for the users but creates an environment that users are familiar with, which in turn generates a space where functionality, expertise and simplicity literally go hand in hand. For further information about Scanprobe Techniques Products please visit www.scanprobe.com Please note: for full functionality SIM enabled devices and mobile signal maybe required. Terms of Service - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy - https://www.scanprobe.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PM247 at none against mina's 4. PM247 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. mina sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. PM247 asks for nothing beyond the download.
PM247 ships an update every 5 weeks, mina every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PM247 | mina |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 β better | 12.3 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neal Martin | Scanprobe Techniques Limited |
In-app purchases
PM247
No in-app purchases
mina
- Pay Monthly7 Days trial$5.491 Month
- Pay Monthly$5.491 Month
- Pay Yearly7 Days trial$54.991 Year
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- Pay Yearly$54.991 Year








