Comparison

ePIC SWP vs Checkpoint Authority

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

Head to head
About

ePIC SWP

This application allows users to receive, view, edit, and electronically sign Safe Work Packs on their device. It supports offline use and automatically pushes completed packs back to a desktop application for audit purposes, eliminating the need for paper-based systems.

Highlights
  • Receive and manage electronic Safe Work Packs
  • Offline and online modes
  • Automated workflow based on Network Rail standards
  • On-screen signatures
  • Automated Sighting Distance calculator
  • Real-time site reporting
  • Full audit trail
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ePIC App (Electronic Safe Work Packs): This app receives Safe Work Packs from the On-Trac desktop SWP application and allows the PIC to view, edit, manage and electronically sign packs on your device using the forms and processes described in the NEW Network Rail 019 Version 9 standard. The app can be used on or off line. All completed Safe Work Packs are 'pushed' back to the desktop SWP application via wi-fi or 3G/4G and stored for audit trail purposes. It removes the need for a paper based system. The app also includes a live site feedback function and a full audit trail for all of the key events. β€’ Ability to receive and manage electronic Safe Work Packs. β€’ Works in both β€˜on’ and β€˜off line’ modes. β€’ Fully automated workflow based on Network Rail 019 Version 9 standard. β€’ On screen signatures for all eForms using a stylus pen. β€’ Automated Sighting Distance calculator. β€’ Real time site reporting. β€’ Final completed pack automatically returned with audit trail. PLEASE NOTE: It has been reported certain organisations have been installing third party security software on tablets which can stop the app from connecting to our servers. We recommend users fully test the ePIC app if any third party security software has been installed.

About

Checkpoint Authority

Features
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The Checkpoint Authority App is designed to help manage railway personnel seeking authority to enter a worksite. It provides features for both supervisors and personnel to send, accept and manage worksite authority.

Screenshots

Checkpoint Authority2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Checkpoint Authority at every 10 days against ePIC SWP's every 6 weeks. Checkpoint Authority also leads on device support (3 vs 1). ePIC SWP's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

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

ePIC SWP ships an update every 6 weeks, Checkpoint Authority every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ePIC SWP versus Checkpoint Authority: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterePIC SWPCheckpoint Authority
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOn:TracC & G SYSTEMS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

ePIC SWP

No in-app purchases

None

Checkpoint Authority

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ePIC SWP free?
ePIC SWP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkpoint Authority free?
Checkpoint Authority is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ePIC SWP or Checkpoint Authority have ads?
Neither ePIC SWP nor Checkpoint Authority shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ePIC SWP or Checkpoint Authority?
ePIC SWP ships an update every 6 weeks, and Checkpoint Authority every 10 days. Most recently, ePIC SWP was updated on September 18, 2026 and Checkpoint Authority on October 4, 2026.

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