Comparison

SMART Inspector vs Frame by Certags

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Automated cloud uploads
  • Offline functionality
  • On-site signature capture
  • Unsafe scaffold reporting
  • Photo documentation of defects
  • Paperless reporting
Features
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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.

About

Frame by Certags

Features
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- The Frame Differentiator: No asset register needed to start using Frame, simply on-board your assets as you inspect them. - Digital Identification: Each of your assets is tagged in the field with a unique QR code or RFID chip and scanned during inspections. - Cloud Based Platform: The data is uploaded to our cloud-based platform and your dashboard is updated in real time. - Reporting: Powerful reporting gives you access to everything from a holistic overview of your asset portfolio, to site reporting and individual KPI data. - Location-Based: Inspections hold geo-location and time related information, helping you keep track of assessments. - Dedicated Cloud Hosting: Secure 256-bit AES-TLS encryption, and lightning-fast infrastructure.

Screenshots

SMART Inspector4 screens
Frame by Certags4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Frame by Certags at fortnightly against SMART Inspector's every 2 months. 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

SMART Inspector ships an update every 2 months, Frame by Certags fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
SMART Inspector versus Frame by Certags: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART InspectorFrame by Certags
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperComputer And Design ServicesAssetPool

In-app purchases

None

SMART Inspector

No in-app purchases

None

Frame by Certags

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART Inspector free?
SMART Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frame by Certags free?
Frame by Certags is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SMART Inspector or Frame by Certags have ads?
Neither SMART Inspector nor Frame by Certags shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Inspector or Frame by Certags?
SMART Inspector ships an update every 2 months, and Frame by Certags fortnightly. Most recently, SMART Inspector was updated on October 7, 2026 and Frame by Certags on October 9, 2026.

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