Comparison

Checkmate by Pentapedal vs Splan Mobile App

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

Head to head
About

Checkmate by Pentapedal

Features
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Checkmate allows our clients to Add, edit, email and check-in attendees on the spot! Our freshly redesigned interface makes for an easy (and dare we say enjoyable) check-in experience on either mobile or tablet. Swipe to check-in, click to add new attendees or scan tickets—without ever leaving the page.

About

Splan Mobile App

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The Splan Mobile App provides a secure and convenient way to access essential workplace services from your mobile device. Designed for employees, contractors, hosts, and security teams, the app brings key Splan capabilities together in one unified experience. Key features include: • Visitor Management – Invite visitors, view upcoming visits, and manage visitor activity. • Access Management – Request and manage physical access for employees and contractors. • Mustering – Receive emergency notifications and confirm your safety during muster events. • Mailroom – Track packages and receive delivery notifications. • Space Booking – Find and reserve desks, rooms, and other workplace spaces. • Mobile Notifications – Stay informed about visits, access requests, deliveries, reservations, and emergency events. Available features may vary based on your organization’s Splan configuration. An active account provided by your organization is required.

Screenshots

Checkmate by Pentapedal4 screens
Splan Mobile App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Splan Mobile App at every 5 weeks against Checkmate by Pentapedal's every 5 months. Checkmate by Pentapedal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 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

Checkmate by Pentapedal ships an update every 5 months, Splan Mobile App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Checkmate by Pentapedal versus Splan Mobile App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckmate by PentapedalSplan Mobile App
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBright Spot Creative, LLCSplan

In-app purchases

None

Checkmate by Pentapedal

No in-app purchases

None

Splan Mobile App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Checkmate by Pentapedal free?
Checkmate by Pentapedal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splan Mobile App free?
Splan Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Checkmate by Pentapedal or Splan Mobile App have ads?
Neither Checkmate by Pentapedal nor Splan Mobile App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Checkmate by Pentapedal or Splan Mobile App?
Checkmate by Pentapedal ships an update every 5 months, and Splan Mobile App every 5 weeks. Most recently, Checkmate by Pentapedal was updated on October 18, 2026 and Splan Mobile App on October 25, 2026.

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