Checarda vs PlotBREL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Checarda
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Checarda is used to securely read, check, and validate physical and virtual smartcards. Checarda has the capability to read and check a cardholder's details using NFC enabled iOS smartphones or tablets or via a device's camera. The device reads information either directly from the physical smartcard's chip or from the QR code generated by the virtual smartcard. Reading and checking smartcards with Checarda allows card checkers to securely access up-to-date information, in real-time, to validate a cardholder's identity and ensures they have the appropriate training and qualifications for the occupation they are undertaking. Reading a card electronically not only reduces the possibility of card fraud, but also makes capturing and storing smartcard details much quicker and more efficient. This app works online, accessing the most up-to-date information, as well as offline. So, if you canβt get a phone signal or internet, you can still read basic details from the QR Code that proves the virtual smartcard is genuine. Why use Checarda: - Check for updates since a card was issued or last read - Verify that cards are valid - Ensure that cardholders have the required training and qualifications for the type of work they carry out - Record cards that have been checked, with the time and location where available - Capture additional cardholder information, avoiding the need to keep paper records Discover more: Visit: www.checarda.com Email: info@referencepoint.co.uk
PlotBREL
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PlotBREL: Your Comprehensive Compliance Partner for New Home Construction. Ensure seamless adherence to Part L BREL regulations and contribute to sustainability in the construction industry. PlotBREL simplifies Part L assessments, generates real-time reports, saves time & cost and avoids rework. Download PlotBREL now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Checarda at 13.0 against PlotBREL's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Checarda ships an update every 3 months, PlotBREL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checarda | PlotBREL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Causeway Technologies Limited | Wwrightapp Ltd |
In-app purchases
Checarda
No in-app purchases
PlotBREL
No in-app purchases









