SMART Handover vs Permit+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SMART Handover
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- On-hire/Off-hire one or more scaffolds via device and collect customer signatures - Record partial off-hires - Handover the same scaffold multiple times - Highlight any health and safety matters (no inside guards rails for example) and the reasoning - Automatically calculates scaffold extra hire - View all on-hires/off-hires for any given site - Automatically send handover certificates to the relevant customer contact - View and download pdf versions of any handover certificates via the web console
Permit+
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The Permit+ mobile app by Metrotech allows both Applicants and Light Rail Engineers to view relevant Authority to Work Permits. - Sort, search and filter permits across organisations - Geo-located permit search for Light Rail Engineers in the field - Proof of Permit for applicants - Detailed works information on hand - View site information and Person in Charge contact details - Relevant worksite documents The Permit+ mobile app works in conjunction with the Permit+ Web Portal which allows site owners, engineering firms and utilities companies to apply for authorisation to work near light rail infrastructure. Permit+ enforces procedure during application and has structured risk mitigation checks in place for engineers. Permit+ allows for complete application and permit management with a clear audit trail and secure communications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Permit+ at every 3 weeks against SMART Handover's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SMART Handover ships an update every 2 months, Permit+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Handover | Permit+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Computer And Design Services | Codemakers Limited |
In-app purchases
SMART Handover
No in-app purchases
Permit+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SMART Handover free?
Is Permit+ free?
Do SMART Handover or Permit+ have ads?
Which is updated more often, SMART Handover or Permit+?
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