Comparison

HeadLight Materials vs PennDOT

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan and create QR codes for samples
  • Edit sample details
  • Track sample chain of custody
  • Assign and fill out test forms
  • Print QR codes
Features
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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

About

PennDOT

Features
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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 call

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

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

HeadLight Materials ships an update every 5 weeks, PennDOT every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HeadLight Materials versus PennDOT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadLight MaterialsPennDOT
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPavia Systems IncExecutive Office of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

In-app purchases

None

HeadLight Materials

No in-app purchases

None

PennDOT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HeadLight Materials free?
HeadLight Materials is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PennDOT free?
PennDOT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HeadLight Materials or PennDOT have ads?
Neither HeadLight Materials nor PennDOT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HeadLight Materials or PennDOT?
HeadLight Materials ships an update every 5 weeks, and PennDOT every 5 months. Most recently, HeadLight Materials was updated on November 3, 2026 and PennDOT on November 3, 2026.

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