SMART Inspector vs Inspect7
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMART Inspector
This app simplifies scaffolding inspections, digitizing records and eliminating paper forms. It allows for on-site signature capture, defect photo documentation, and automatic cloud uploads for easy access and sharing.
- Automated cloud uploads
- Offline functionality
- On-site signature capture
- Unsafe scaffold reporting
- Photo documentation of defects
- Paperless reporting
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The Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires records of weekly scaffold inspections by a qualified person. The records are a legal requirement on the scaffold user/ hirer. Streamlining the process of inspecting and decommissioning scaffolding structures with a new inspection smartphone app based upon the latest cloud technology makes recording inspections and sharing reports simple. SMART Scaffolder’s inspection app: * Automatically uploads a record of each inspection to the cloud * Works both online and offline * Captures customer signatures on site using the device * Allows you to raise unsafe scaffold reports * Is simple to use on site, even capture photos of any defects * Plan inspections in advance * No need for paper forms Save on paperwork The time and effort it takes to scan, file and send out reports can be dramatically slashed as there’s no need for paper forms. No more lost reports as everything is automatically saved in the cloud on secure servers. Retrieving reports couldn’t be simpler with our user friendly desktop web console should you need an old record. Instant inspection reports Not only can you set up the system so that each inspection is automatically emailed to your client, you also have instant access to the information. You can see which inspections are due, which inspections passed and which failed.
Inspect7
Streamline scaffold inspections with this innovative mobile app. Replace manual processes with digital checklists, NFC scanning, and cloud integration for efficient and simple site assessments.
- Digital inspection checklists
- NFC scanning for scaffold labels
- Cloud-based data integration
- Comment boxes for detailed notes
- Simple and efficient process
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Users of Inspect7® can finally say goodbye to pen and paper and carry out their scaffold inspections using our bespoke inspection app. The scaffold inspection app has been designed with innovation in mind, to create a simple and efficient inspection process. The app implements the latest technology, such as NFC (Near Field Communication) and cloud-based integration, to create an effortless solution to the current and outdated method of carrying out inspections. When scanning an Inspect7® label for its weekly inspection, the app provides the user with a simple inspection checklist, including drop-downs and comment boxes that can be filled out easily. By using an iPhone or iPad, with NFC and the Inspect7® app, inspectors can carry out efficient inspections of the scaffold.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inspect7 at 100% against SMART Inspector's 14%. Inspect7 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). SMART Inspector's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SMART Inspector ships an update every 2 months, Inspect7 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Inspector | Inspect7 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Computer and Design Services Limited | SafeTime Ltd |
Customer experience
SMART Inspector
Inspect7
In-app purchases
SMART Inspector
No in-app purchases
Inspect7
No in-app purchases
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