SBN Inspect+ vs Highwire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SBN Inspect+
Access and submit inspection and audit data in real-time from the field. Capture results, notes, voice dictation, and photos, and generate formatted reports on-site. Update corrective actions and retrieve past audit results with an existing account.
- Real-time data access
- Submit new inspection results
- Capture notes and voice dictation
- Attach photos
- Create formatted inspection reports
- Retrieve past audit results
- Update corrective actions
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The SBN Inspect Pro mobile application is a powerful, user-friendly tool that provides you with the ability to access your SBN inspection and audit data real-time while in the field. Existing SBN inspection software users can utilize the SBN Inspect mobile tool to capture and submit new inspection results, including checklist responses, scoring, risk assessments, notes, voice dictation, and photos while at the job site. You may also create formatted inspection reports real-time, retrieve previously completed audit results, or update corrective actions while on-site. The SBN Inspect mobile tool functions only for users with an existing Simple But Needed, Inc. account.
Highwire
This app helps field professionals conduct inspections and manage safety. It allows for real-time data collection, trend analysis, and risk reduction directly from a mobile device.
- Create custom inspection types and question lists
- Collect positive and negative inspection findings
- Integrate data with contractor risk assessment
- Add photos, videos, and audio to inspections
- Manage accountability programs with leaderboards
- Share inspection reports and findings
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The Highwire mobile app was developed by Certified Safety Professionals for field and equipment inspections. Easily collect inspection findings to generate real-time insights, trends, and alerts. Effortlessly manage safety, reduce risk, and avoid injuries directly from your device. Use the app to: - Create and configure inspection types, categories, and question lists. - Collect both positive and negative findings. - Integrate inspection data with contractor risk assessment scores - Add photos, videos, and audio files to inspections. - Manage accountability and recognition programs through interactive leaderboards. - Share inspection reports and findings with your team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Highwire at 5.0 against SBN Inspect+'s 4.5. Highwire also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Highwire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
SBN Inspect+ ships an update every 3 months, Highwire monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SBN Inspect+ | Highwire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SIMPLE BUT NEEDED, INC. | Highwire, Inc. |
Customer experience
SBN Inspect+
Highwire
In-app purchases
SBN Inspect+
No in-app purchases
Highwire
No in-app purchases
