Cobalt Inspire vs SiteWatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Cobalt Inspire
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Inspireβs Field Data Capture application for iOS. Accept/Reject calls, capture questionnaire, photos and signatures. All Data is stored locally and offline, so it does not require an Internet connection while out in the field and synchronise once connected to the Internet. Review calls, view planograms, briefs and questions offline. Capture images, signatures and GPS location. View map and directions to the next call.
SiteWatch
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ESA Sitewatch enables easy and accurate data collection and delivery for footfall counts. It is FREE for individual use and is perfectly suited for surveys requiring counts of pedestrians, cars etc. For more information about the ESA Sitewatch platform, please visit esa-retail.co.uk. Features and benefits of using ESA Sitewatch include: - Mobility β you can complete your assignments right on location - Work Offline β the app downloads shopper allocations to your device so you can complete work where wireless signals may not be available - Data Transfer β data can be transferred back to ESA remotely once signal is available - Simple and intuitive user interface with touch screen facilities for counting - Navigate around the survey to take photos and add anecdotal feedback - Time stamping and geo tracking options available for real time data collection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SiteWatch at every 4 weeks against Cobalt Inspire's every 6 months. Cobalt Inspire's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cobalt Inspire ships an update every 6 months, SiteWatch every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | Cobalt Inspire | SiteWatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 β better | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inspire Field Marketing Limited | ESA-Retail |
In-app purchases
Cobalt Inspire
No in-app purchases
SiteWatch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cobalt Inspire free?
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Do Cobalt Inspire or SiteWatch have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cobalt Inspire or SiteWatch?
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