Comparison

Cat® Inspect vs Qualified by Plenum

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

Head to head
About

Cat® Inspect

Streamline asset inspections with pre-defined checklists and custom forms. Capture photos, add comments, and rate equipment. Access completed inspection data via a web portal for efficient follow-up and management.

Highlights
  • Download pre-defined inspection tasks
  • Complete inspection forms
  • Include pictures and comments
  • Rate Cat and non-Cat assets
  • Streamlined web portal access
  • Create custom inspection forms
Features
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Cat® Inspect is an easy-to-use application which allows users to download and complete pre-defined inspection tasks, as well as include pictures, comments, and ratings for Cat and non-Cat assets. Completed inspection details are easily retrieved from the streamlined web portal for follow up and opportunity management. Inspection forms include Preventive Maintenance checklists, Technical Analysis Forms (TA-1), Daily Safety Walkarounds and more. With the ability to create custom forms, inspection types are limitless.

Please contact your local Cat dealer for initial set up and support.

About

Qualified by Plenum

Features
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Qualified by Plenum is your mobile command center for managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs in the real world — not from behind a desk. Purpose-built for the field, Qualified gives you full control over subcontractor data, qualifications, documents, tasks, and communication — all from your mobile device. Whether you’re managing client-facing projects or internal programs, Qualified simplifies data access, streamlines collaboration, and keeps you focused on what matters: reducing risk, driving accountability, and engaging your teams. Built by safety pros, for safety pros. Create completely custom portals for: - Client and project management - Subcontractor tracking - Document control - Audit and compliance workows... and more - Key Features: Custom, multi-use portals with exible conguration - Real-time push notications for updates and mentions - Mobile-first document management: view, search, comment, download - Assign and track tasks by individual or team - Real-time chat and discussion threads - Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors Qualified makes managing HSE data fast, intuitive, and eld-ready. No more spreadsheets, no more desktop dependency. Just one powerful appthat helps you stay compliant, connected, and in control — wherever work is happening.

Screenshots

Cat® Inspect3 screens
Qualified by Plenum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cat® Inspect at every 2 months against Qualified by Plenum's every 9 months. Cat® Inspect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, Qualified by Plenum every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cat® Inspect versus Qualified by Plenum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCat® InspectQualified by Plenum
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaterpillar Inc.Plenum Solutions, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Cat® Inspect

No in-app purchases

None

Qualified by Plenum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cat® Inspect free?
Cat® Inspect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qualified by Plenum free?
Qualified by Plenum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cat® Inspect or Qualified by Plenum have ads?
Neither Cat® Inspect nor Qualified by Plenum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cat® Inspect or Qualified by Plenum?
Cat® Inspect ships an update every 2 months, and Qualified by Plenum every 9 months. Most recently, Cat® Inspect was updated on October 18, 2026 and Qualified by Plenum on October 14, 2026.

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