Sparrows HSEQ vs CertSuite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Sparrows HSEQ
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This app has been designed by Sparrows Offshore Group Ltd and can be used by all employees to record Observations and Self-Verifications. You will require a Sparrows login to be able to use this app. Observations relate to safe and unsafe behaviours and conditions. The app will allow you to raise a new Observation for onshore and offshore locations globally. Once you have submitted an Observation, it will be assigned to a Sparrows manager for follow up action to be completed. You will not be able to edit an Observation once raised, but you will be able to access the record to review the details. Self-Verifications are used to proactively check that a task or worksite is safe and to encourage staff to take immediate corrective action to address anything found. The app will allow you to raise a new Self-Verification for onshore and offshore locations globally. Once you have submitted a Self-Verification, it will be assigned to a Sparrows manager for follow up action to be completed. You will not be able to edit a Self-Verification once raised, but you will be able to access the record to review the details. Within both Observations and Self-verifications, you will have the opportunity to take pictures, or upload photos from your device that you have taken previously, as evidence of the condition observed, or activity undertaken. The app will only show the Observations and Self-Verifications raised by the user. Once a record has been closed, it will move to the โClosedโ tab. The app will only store data from the past three months. This app can only be used to raise new Observations or Self-Verifications. To complete a record, or review records older than three months please use the web portal โ the link to this is available from SIMS. For user guides and videos on how to use the app please also go to the Observation or Self-Verification processes on SIMS. The app also includes Health and Safety notices, which are available in the "News" section of the app. For any further help on the Observation or Self-Verification processes please contact Sparrows HSEQ team, and for technical assistance with, or access to, the app please contact the IT Service Desk.
CertSuite
This app assists electricians and inspectors in generating professional reports and certificates for various electrical installations. It supports standards like BS7671, Amendment 2, and specific certifications for EV charging, fire alarms, and emergency lighting. It requires login credentials from a company account.
- Generate electrical reports and certificates
- Supports BS7671 and Amendment 2
- Certifies EV charging points
- Includes fire alarm and emergency lighting reports
- Companion to cloud-based service
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CertSuite helps electricians and electrical inspectors produce high quality reports and certificates. It covers EIC, EICR, MEW (BS7671, including Amendment 2) and lots more such as EV Charging Points, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting. This is a companion app to the CertSuite Cloud-based service, and so you must log on using the account credentials given to you by your company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CertSuite at fortnightly against Sparrows HSEQ's every 7 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sparrows HSEQ ships an update every 7 months, CertSuite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparrows HSEQ | CertSuite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 36.4% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sparrows Offshore Services Limited | Megger |
In-app purchases
Sparrows HSEQ
No in-app purchases
CertSuite
No in-app purchases
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