Criterion HCM vs Cherry Inspect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Criterion HCM
A comprehensive human capital management suite for mid-market businesses. It offers modules for HR, payroll, benefits, time tracking, recruiting, performance reviews, expense management, and scheduling.
- HR Management
- Benefits Administration
- Time & Attendance Tracking
- Payroll Processing
- Recruiting Tools
- Performance Reviews
- Expense Management
- Scheduling
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Criterion is the leading provider of modern HCM software for mid market. Our software suite includes HR, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Payroll, Recruiting, Performance Reviews, Expense Management and Scheduling
Cherry Inspect
This app helps automotive technicians conduct detailed vehicle inspections efficiently using customizable checklists and photo documentation. It integrates with CarFax for vehicle details and generates shareable reports, boosting shop workflow and customer trust.
- Customizable inspection checklists
- Photo and comment documentation
- CarFax integration for vehicle details
- License Plate Lookup/VIN Scan
- Generate and share inspection reports
- Cross-device report access
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Streamline Vehicle Inspections & Save Time in the Shop! Cherry Inspect is the ultimate tool for automotive technicians to complete detailed vehicle inspections quickly and efficiently—right from their iPhone or iPad! - Fast & Easy Inspections – Choose from three customizable checklists or customize your own to perform thorough inspections in minutes. - Capture & Document Everything – Add photos, comments, and recommendations with just a few taps to ensure clear and professional reports. - CarFax Integration – Instantly pull vehicle details using License Plate Lookup or VIN Scan for accurate and hassle-free documentation. - Generate & Share Reports Anywhere – Submit inspections and access results on any phone, tablet, or computer via cherryinspect.com. - Boost Efficiency & Customer Trust – Improve workflow, speed up approvals, and provide transparent reports that customers can trust! Download Cherry Inspect today and start optimizing your shop’s workflow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cherry Inspect at 4.8 against Criterion HCM's 3.6. Cherry Inspect also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 44%). Criterion HCM's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cherry Inspect holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Criterion HCM's written reviews are positive against 83% of Cherry Inspect's.
Criterion HCM ships an update every 2 weeks, Cherry Inspect fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Criterion HCM | Cherry Inspect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Criterion Inc. | Cambi Solutions, LLC |
Customer experience
Criterion HCM
Cherry Inspect
In-app purchases
Criterion HCM
No in-app purchases
Cherry Inspect
No in-app purchases
