Comparison

SkillGuard 5 vs TableScan

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

Head to head
About

SkillGuard 5

Features
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The app can be used by approved access controllers, spot checkers and lone workers. Navigation controls and features are shown depending on the role. Location Search • Search for nearby sites (if geo services are enabled on the mobile device), search for a site using a site name or code or select from recent sites. • Get directions to the selected site. • For sites containing zones, the site or zone can be selected as the location. Team features • Start a team to optionally swipe in the access controller, then check and confirm/deny access to workers and visitors. • System rules determine a worker’s eligibility to work on a site – the app checks these in real time when a card is swiped and highlights if any are not met. Relevant worker record can then be reviewed along with upcoming competency and other expiries. • Access controllers can then confirm (if system rules are met) or deny access. Card Reading • The app supports reading of supported cards via both NFC (where supported by the device) and QR code. • Virtual cards stored in Vircarda are also supported. If located on the same mobile device as the SkillGuard app, the virtual card can be used to identify the user (e.g. an access controller). Please refer to the app store listing for Vircarda for more information. • Use “forgotten card” functionality to swipe in workers who have forgotten their card by entering details provided by the worker. To read physical smartcards via NFC, for example when swiping in a worker: • When prompted, hold the card in contact with the NFC area on the rear of your device until the card has been read successfully and any required card updates have completed. • NFC functionality must be enabled on the device. Swipe Out Swipe out workers from site when their card is presented, even if they are not part of your team. Competency and Briefing Award • Search for and award competencies and briefings to workers. • Review and award competencies and briefings that have been scheduled for award. • Attach files stored on the device or use photos as evidence. • Use the same group evidence for awarding the same competency to multiple workers. Muster List Review workers currently on site, even if they have been swiped in by other access controllers. Other Features • View requirements to swipe into the current location. • Change location when moving to a new site. • Travel information captured in the app is recorded centrally in SkillGuard, providing a basis for environmental and carbon emission reporting. • Swipe history shows a history of recent swipes performed on the device. These can be cleared locally from the device if desired (swipes will always be retained centrally in SkillGuard). • Navigation controls are readily available within the app to allow fast switching between features. • Application security via two-factor authentication during login (email or SMS). • Online help can be viewed to learn more about using the app. • Internet access is not required to read smartcards using NFC – the last details stored in the smartcard’s microchip will be read if the app is offline. If internet access is available when an NFC card is read, any offline updates for that smartcard from the SkillGuard database are transferred automatically to it. • Offline smartcard checks recorded in the app are uploaded automatically to SkillGuard when an internet connection is available. Access controllers can access all of these features. Spot checkers can spot check cards, view the muster list and change location. Lone workers can swipe themselves in and out of a site, change location and check their card details.

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TableScan

Features
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TableScan Pro leverages advanced AI to transform photos of paper tables into digital CSV files in seconds. No manual typing or tedious data entry—just snap a picture, export your data, and get it onto your construction site devices quickly. Ideal for engineers, surveyors, accountants, and anyone who works with tabular data regularly. Features: Fast AI-powered table recognition Export directly to CSV for Excel and other software Easily email data to your field logger or device for quick load-and-go use Clean interface designed for professional users Works offline with optional cloud processing Say goodbye to tedious manual data entry — with TableScan Pro, your paper tables become site-ready data in minutes. The app offers a full-featured 7-day trial (limited to 25 scans). Subscribing lifts these limits for continued use. Cancel anytime through your Apple ID. Legal & Subscription Info: By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use (https://sitesafepro.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://sitesafepro.com/privacy). This app is licensed under Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscription is £3.99/month, billed to your iTunes account, and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

Screenshots

SkillGuard 54 screens
TableScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SkillGuard 5 at none against TableScan's 3. TableScan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TableScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SkillGuard 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkillGuard 5 ships an update every 7 months, TableScan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
SkillGuard 5 versus TableScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkillGuard 5TableScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReference Point LimitedSTREAMTECH ENGINEERING LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SkillGuard 5

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TableScan

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • TableScanPro$3.99
  • 50 AI Credits$4.99

Questions

Is SkillGuard 5 free?
SkillGuard 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TableScan free?
TableScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SkillGuard 5 or TableScan have ads?
Neither SkillGuard 5 nor TableScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkillGuard 5 or TableScan?
SkillGuard 5 ships an update every 7 months, and TableScan every 3 weeks. Most recently, SkillGuard 5 was updated on September 6, 2026 and TableScan on September 12, 2026.

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