Comparison

Cobalt Inspire vs SiteWatch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cobalt Inspire

Features
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Inspire’s 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.

About

SiteWatch

Features
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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 – you can complete your assignments right on location - Work Offline – the app downloads shopper allocations to your device so you can complete work where wireless signals may not be available - Data Transfer – 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

Screenshots

Cobalt Inspire4 screens
SiteWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cobalt Inspire ships an update every 6 months, SiteWatch every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cobalt Inspire versus SiteWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCobalt InspireSiteWatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInspire Field Marketing LimitedESA-Retail

In-app purchases

None

Cobalt Inspire

No in-app purchases

None

SiteWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cobalt Inspire free?
Cobalt Inspire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SiteWatch free?
SiteWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cobalt Inspire or SiteWatch have ads?
Neither Cobalt Inspire nor SiteWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cobalt Inspire or SiteWatch?
Cobalt Inspire ships an update every 6 months, and SiteWatch every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cobalt Inspire was updated on November 2, 2026 and SiteWatch on November 2, 2026.

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