Comparison

Lean Apps vs Smart 5S

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

Head to head
About

Lean Apps

Features
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Lean Apps enables the user to Ascertain the various Components of their processes. The User can know what activities to eliminate and where to focus. Self-Evaluation of their processes enables them to be well Seasoned about their processes. Process transformation at this Stage, becomes easier & quicker. Now, the “Project” available in Lean Apps, takes over and executes the transformation. “ Project” glues the Team on Real time and makes success inevitable. upon signing up as new user, at every stage of the App, user gets an enriched experience by understanding LEAN or picking up an inquisitive query that gives insight on LEAN for the work and remove process waste. The app guides to chisel down the processes into Vital nuggets and understand their Value Creation at every step. At every step of process observation, user can freeze the moment. Record capture the voices and snap a picture. These vision and audition information helps to know the reality of the process features for later reviews and changes. Remain as unbiased historical data. In addition, user can add own text to describe the process activity. If some process activity is foreseen and if it not observed, user can Flag off and capture the actual information. The process nuggets get LOP (Level of priority) based on the value it creates for customer, process team, and for the business team. Would any activity nugget not add value for any of these trio, it can be reviewed either to enhance value level or eliminate. Enhancing or elimination requires a proper data. LEAN Apps gives it hands on. First describe the process as seen by the observer and helps him / her to picturize in the best possible format to remove the biases. The presence of various supporting components is described graphically and helps Visualisation. The key activity to the customer can be made more visible by detailing the waste in the total activities thus removing the unwanted effects of the WASTE on the customer value. Lean Apps helps to save on much of the resources spent on the Waste accumulation. As a true companion, it has potential to enhance customer value, improves business value and keep a Check on the energy spent as Waste. It enables the user to work on vital value creation. In addition, in the changing world of human resources, it creates the repository of what was followed and helps in knowing the best or worst practice and serves as a pivotal benchmark to improve upon. The comparison module of the lean app helps apple to apple comparison of the process components and quantifies the percentage value Vs Non-Value. We offer 30 days free trail period with limited access to features. We offer auto-renewing subscriptions with the following specifications: - Subscriptions are 1 month. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable We offer Non-Renewable subscriptions with the following specifications: - Silver Plan | 30 Days * Unsafe Observations feature -Gold Plan | 60 Days * Video capture feature * Unsafe Observations feature * User section feature -Plantinum | 90 Days * Video capture feature * Extended Video capture feature * Unsafe Observations feature * User section feature Privacy Policy : https://leanappadmin.value-flow.se/site/termsandconditions?cont=privacy Terms of Use : https://leanappadmin.value-flow.se/site/termsandconditions?cont=terms

About

Smart 5S

This app helps organizations implement and maintain the 5S Lean Manufacturing methodology. It allows for creating checklists, auditing compliance with standards, and managing team improvement activities efficiently. Centralize real-time information, reduce paper documentation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Highlights
  • Create checklists by area
  • Audit compliance with standards
  • Manage team improvement activities
  • Centralized real-time information
  • Reduce document management
  • Facilitate action plan management
  • Share indicators and action plans
Features
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If you want to download a trial version of Smart 5S, visit our website https://smartleansolutions.com/request-demo or send us an email to info@smartleansolutions.com and we will contact you as soon as possible. Create checklists by areas, check compliance with standards and manage team improvement activities with agility and efficiency. Available in Spanish version. Why does my company need the 5S? 5S is a Lean Manufacturing methodology that helps organizations establish a permanent discipline of order and cleanliness in the workplace with the active participation of all staff. The standardization of the processes, which uses visual control elements, guarantees that the improvements are maintained over time. The periodic 5S audit is an instrument used to check that standards are being met, quickly identify anomalies and collectively propose corrective actions. A tool to advance in continuous improvement. Advantages of using the SMART 5S app The most agile, effective and efficient audit process. - All in one: centralized and real-time information on the status of the 5S in the areas of the company. - Reduce the document management of audits to focus efforts on what is important: reinforcing your 5S and innovation activities. - Sustainability and commitment: opt for a tool that contributes to the transition to a paperless work environment - You can more easily access, extract and share information about indicators and action plans - Get up-to-date and accurate data that allow you to react more quickly to anomalous situations - Evaluate the impact of your company's 5S program from the analysis of the evolution of the indicators - Facilitates the work of the team members and favors their involvement in sustaining the 5S dynamics - Facilitates and centralizes the management of 5S improvement actions with the option to share indicators and action plan

Screenshots

Lean Apps4 screens
Smart 5S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart 5S at Free against Lean Apps's $5.99. Smart 5S also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Smart 5S is free to download; Lean Apps costs $5.99 up front. Lean Apps sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Smart 5S asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lean Apps ships an update every 2 months, Smart 5S every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Lean Apps versus Smart 5S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLean AppsSmart 5S
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas LjungblomIndustrial Augmented Reality S.L.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Lean Apps

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription Plan$6.491 Month
One-time3
  • Silver Plan$9.99
  • Gold plan$17.99
  • Platinum Plan$23.99
None

Smart 5S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lean Apps free?
Lean Apps costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Smart 5S free?
Smart 5S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lean Apps or Smart 5S have ads?
Neither Lean Apps nor Smart 5S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lean Apps or Smart 5S?
Lean Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Smart 5S every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lean Apps was updated on September 9, 2026 and Smart 5S on September 20, 2026.

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