Comparison

Inspect7 vs ScaffPal

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

Head to head
About

Inspect7

Streamline scaffold inspections with this innovative mobile app. Replace manual processes with digital checklists, NFC scanning, and cloud integration for efficient and simple site assessments.

Highlights
  • Digital inspection checklists
  • NFC scanning for scaffold labels
  • Cloud-based data integration
  • Comment boxes for detailed notes
  • Simple and efficient process
Features
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Users of Inspect7® can finally say goodbye to pen and paper and carry out their scaffold inspections using our bespoke inspection app. The scaffold inspection app has been designed with innovation in mind, to create a simple and efficient inspection process. The app implements the latest technology, such as NFC (Near Field Communication) and cloud-based integration, to create an effortless solution to the current and outdated method of carrying out inspections. When scanning an Inspect7® label for its weekly inspection, the app provides the user with a simple inspection checklist, including drop-downs and comment boxes that can be filled out easily. By using an iPhone or iPad, with NFC and the Inspect7® app, inspectors can carry out efficient inspections of the scaffold.

About

ScaffPal

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ScaffPal is the all-in-one app built for scaffolders and anyone who runs a scaffolding firm. It puts the tools, updates and industry insights you need right in your pocket, so you can spend less time chasing information and more time getting the job done. Key features Industry events and updates Stay informed about upcoming events across the scaffolding sector, including major dates like ScaffEx26. No more missed opportunities or last-minute scrambling. NASC news and insights Get the latest news, views, and updates direct from the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (nasc.org.uk), alongside wider industry insights that matter to scaffolders and company owners alike. Member-only features for NASC members If you’re an NASC member, ScaffPal lets you: • Register for member-only events • Record attendance at regional meetings and AGM • Keep a clear record of your involvement Built for the trade ScaffPal is designed specifically for the scaffolding industry, with a clean, straightforward layout that works just as well on site as it does in the office. Whether you’re on the tools or running the business, ScaffPal helps you stay connected, compliant, and informed. Download ScaffPal and keep your scaffolding world in one place.

Screenshots

Inspect74 screens
ScaffPal3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inspect7 at every 2 weeks against ScaffPal's every 4 months. Inspect7 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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

Inspect7 ships an update every 2 weeks, ScaffPal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Inspect7 versus ScaffPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInspect7ScaffPal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSafeTime LtdNATIONAL ACCESS & SCAFFOLDING CONFEDERATION LTD

In-app purchases

None

Inspect7

No in-app purchases

None

ScaffPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inspect7 free?
Inspect7 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScaffPal free?
ScaffPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inspect7 or ScaffPal have ads?
Neither Inspect7 nor ScaffPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inspect7 or ScaffPal?
Inspect7 ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScaffPal every 4 months. Most recently, Inspect7 was updated on September 16, 2026 and ScaffPal on September 10, 2026.

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