Comparison

IBM Maximo Visual Inspection vs KPM SMS

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

Head to head
About

IBM Maximo Visual Inspection

This app enables rapid visual inspections using advanced computer vision models on iOS devices. It supports both remote and local inferencing, allowing for real-time defect detection and anomaly identification without network connectivity.

Highlights
  • Edge inferencing with computer vision models
  • Local inferencing via Core ML
  • Real-time defect and anomaly detection
  • Integrated reporting dashboard
  • Remote management and configuration
  • Instant actionable notifications
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IBM Maximo Visual Inspection app is designed to bring the capabilities of IBM Maximo Visual Inspection server to the edge and rapidly enable visual inspections, whether devices are mounted in fixed locations or are hand-held. It takes complex computer vision models developed on IBM Maximo Visual Inspection server, the end-to-end, point-and-click deep-learning platform, and performs inferencing using an iOS/iPadOS device and its integrated camera. The app can even run Core ML models exported from IBM Maximo Visual Inspection server, which enables local inferencing on-device without requiring network connectivity. Specifically, IBM Maximo Visual Inspection app works by: • Leveraging object detection and image classification models trained on IBM Maximo Visual Inspection server for remote inferencing or exported to Core ML for local inferencing • Monitoring inspection performance down to each device and its location via an integrated reporting dashboard when multiple devices have been deployed • Providing remote management and configuration of IBM Maximo Visual Inspection apps running on remote devices using an integrated supervisor capability • Empowering individuals within enterprises to take action in real-time by leveraging IBM Maximo Visual Inspection app to determine if defects, damage or other anomalies exist • Delivering instant, actionable notifications to recipients via SMS as well as to other systems by using MQTT

About

KPM SMS

Features
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With KPM SMS, you can send and receive texts from your KPM Analytics business phone numbers. Make and receive text messages using your business phone number! Use your business phone number to text instead of your personal number Send and receive text and picture messages to/from any cell phone number in the continental US View your messages on multiple devices: Use your account on multiple devices with one sign-in Access your messages from any computer via your browser (Chrome/Firefox/Edge) Multiple users can access the same number so you or your team can reply to any message Now your customers can communicate with you with the ease and convenience that they have when texting with friends and family. No need to download a separate messaging “app” to contact you - they can simply text your business number and get in touch.

Screenshots

IBM Maximo Visual Inspection4 screens
KPM SMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IBM Maximo Visual Inspection at every 2 months against KPM SMS's every 14 months. KPM SMS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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

IBM Maximo Visual Inspection ships an update every 2 months, KPM SMS every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IBM Maximo Visual Inspection versus KPM SMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBM Maximo Visual InspectionKPM SMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIBMTextable

In-app purchases

None

IBM Maximo Visual Inspection

No in-app purchases

None

KPM SMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBM Maximo Visual Inspection free?
IBM Maximo Visual Inspection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KPM SMS free?
KPM SMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IBM Maximo Visual Inspection or KPM SMS have ads?
Neither IBM Maximo Visual Inspection nor KPM SMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBM Maximo Visual Inspection or KPM SMS?
IBM Maximo Visual Inspection ships an update every 2 months, and KPM SMS every 14 months. Most recently, IBM Maximo Visual Inspection was updated on October 2, 2026 and KPM SMS on October 4, 2026.

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