SMART Inspector vs TheWorks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 Scaffolderβs 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 thereβs no need for paper forms. No more lost reports as everything is automatically saved in the cloud on secure servers. Retrieving reports couldnβt 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.
TheWorks
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TheWorks Mobile is the field companion for teams that build, inspect, maintain and manage real-world assets. Built by map16, it turns every phone and tablet in the field into a powerful workflow tool β so the right job, asset, form and map is always one tap away. Whether you're running planned maintenance, reactive jobs, asset surveys, safety inspections or defect reporting, TheWorks Mobile adapts to the way your team works. Use it for jobs, for assets, for forms β or all three together. β FIELD WORKFLOWS, DONE PROPERLY β β’ JOBS: View today's work, accept assignments, update status, log time and materials, capture proof-of-work photos, and complete jobs from site β even with no signal. β’ ASSETS: Inspect, update or add new assets in seconds. Capture points, lines and polygons with GPS-grade accuracy and link them to live records. β’ DEFECTS: Raise issues exactly where they are. Add photos, severity, location and notes β they appear instantly on the office map. β’ INSPECTIONS: Run repeatable, standardised inspection routines with smart checklists, conditional questions and digital signatures. β’ FORMS: Fill flexible smart forms built for your business β required fields, dropdowns, photos, files, signatures, GPS, dates and conditional logic that adapts as you complete it. β GATED WORKFLOWS THAT ENFORCE COMPLIANCE β Stop work happening out of sequence. TheWorks Mobile lets administrators design a visual workflow for every job type β and the app enforces it on site. β’ Build a custom job lifecycle per job type (e.g. Travel β On Site β Working β Complete) β’ Lock state transitions behind mandatory forms β no going "On Site" without a vehicle check, no starting work without a RAMS sign-off, no completing a job without a sign-off form β’ Show clear, configurable messages explaining exactly what's required to proceed β’ Mark any supplementary form as mandatory: pre-job safety, toolbox talks, dynamic risk assessments, sign-offs β’ Every gated step is logged with timestamp, GPS and user β a defensible audit trail β’ Gating is enforced on the device, so it works fully offline; the audit trail syncs the moment connection returns The result: standardised, compliant fieldwork β without paperwork, without phone calls, and without trusting people to remember. β DESIGNED FOR THE WAY MOBILE TEAMS WORK β β’ High-quality interactive maps of your network, sites and assets β’ Capture points, lines, polygons, photos, files and signatures β’ Cascading dropdowns and conditional fields keep forms short and relevant β’ Pre-filled data from linked assets, jobs and clients β less typing, more doing β’ Search locations, addresses and what3words to find any site fast β’ Assign work to yourself or a teammate without leaving the field β’ Works fully offline β sync happens automatically when you're back online β’ One-tap sync sends everything straight into your map16 platform β BUILT TO INTEGRATE β TheWorks Mobile syncs in real time with map16's web platform, where managers see live progress on dashboards, maps and reports. It also connects to your existing enterprise asset management (EAM), GIS and back-office systems, so field data flows where it needs to without re-keying. β FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN β Use TheWorks Mobile as a job management app, an asset capture and inspection app, a defect reporting tool, a forms platform β or all of the above, combined into one streamlined app. β WHO IT'S FOR β Utilities, highways, rail, telecoms, civils, facilities management, environmental services, local authorities and any organisation that owns or maintains a network of assets in the field. β REQUIREMENTS β A map16 organisation account is required to log in and sync data. Visit map16.co.uk to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TheWorks at every 2 weeks 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
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, TheWorks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Inspector | TheWorks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Computer And Design Services | map16 Asset Management ltd |
In-app purchases
SMART Inspector
No in-app purchases
TheWorks
No in-app purchases









