Comparison

eTAP vs Siteguard Foreman

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

Head to head

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About

eTAP

Features

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This app provides functionality for the management of work on track authorities on the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) network. eTAP has been developed by 4Tel Pty Ltd specifically for ARTC staff and contractors. Therefore, this app is not intended for public use, and is restricted to users with authorised login credentials.

About

Siteguard Foreman

Features

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Siteguard Foreman is the companion app for Siteguard camera systems. Monitor live feeds, review recordings, track number plates, and receive instant alerts — all from one app. • Live camera snapshots refreshing every 2 seconds • Multi-camera grid view with saveable presets & landscape mode • Video playback with calendar and cloud recording access • ANPR number plate recognition with search & analytics • Motion, intrusion & line-crossing detection configuration • Visual boundary editor for detection zones • PTZ camera controls with preset positions • Push notifications for motion, intrusion & camera status • Timelapse image gallery with date filtering • Fleet dashboard with online/offline status & health monitoring • Admin tools: user management, permissions • Full dark mode support Requires an active Siteguard camera monitoring subscription and internet connection.

Screenshots

eTAP4 screens

Siteguard Foreman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Siteguard Foreman at every 9 days against eTAP's every 5 months. eTAP's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.1). 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

eTAP ships an update every 5 months, Siteguard Foreman every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

eTAP versus Siteguard Foreman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	eTAP	Siteguard Foreman
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.3 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	56 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	4Tel Pty Ltd	GPW GROUP PTY LTD

In-app purchases

None

eTAP

No in-app purchases

None

Siteguard Foreman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eTAP free?

eTAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Siteguard Foreman free?

Siteguard Foreman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do eTAP or Siteguard Foreman have ads?

Neither eTAP nor Siteguard Foreman shows ads.

Which is updated more often, eTAP or Siteguard Foreman?

eTAP ships an update every 5 months, and Siteguard Foreman every 9 days. Most recently, eTAP was updated on September 22, 2026 and Siteguard Foreman on September 10, 2026.