HeadLight Materials vs PennDOT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HeadLight Materials
This application tracks the chain of custody for material samples, from job site to lab. It allows users to create and scan QR codes, edit sample details, and associate forms for comprehensive data management.
- Scan and create QR codes for samples
- Edit sample details
- Track sample chain of custody
- Assign and fill out test forms
- Print QR codes
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Materials, part of the HeadLight software system, is an application specifically designed to track the chain of custody of material samples from the job site to the lab and every step in between. Materials enables you to create and scan QR codes, edit sample details, associate Forms with samples and more so you can gather and recall sample data like never before. Materials Features -------------------------------- - Scan QR codes of existing samples, or create a new sample from a QR code - Create new samples - Create log entries to track a sample's chain-of-custody - Assign tests to existing samples and fill out test forms* - Print QR codes *Dependent on project permissions
PennDOT
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The Stormwater Evals (SCM Evals) mobile app allows certified professionals to conduct mandatory inspections of stormwater control measures throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The app guides the them through the process, alerting inspectors to required fields and necessary documentation. Users must log in to the app using their CWOPA and/or Business Partner (B-) credentials to create new reports and view submitted reports on their assigned construction projects. CWOPA Accounts are provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for state employees, and Business Partner accounts are available via sign-up within the app.
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeadLight Materials at every 5 weeks against PennDOT's every 5 months. HeadLight Materials also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HeadLight Materials ships an update every 5 weeks, PennDOT every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | HeadLight Materials | PennDOT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pavia Systems Inc | Executive Office of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
In-app purchases
HeadLight Materials
No in-app purchases
PennDOT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HeadLight Materials free?
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Do HeadLight Materials or PennDOT have ads?
Which is updated more often, HeadLight Materials or PennDOT?
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