Comparison

IBM Inspection Workbench vs MxMobile for Maximo

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

Head to head
About

IBM Inspection Workbench

This app facilitates the labeling of images for training computer vision models on iOS devices. It allows for the creation and management of inspection procedures, deploying trained models to other applications, and initiating inspections via various methods.

Highlights
  • End-to-end iOS/iPadOS native experience
  • Image labeling for AI training
  • Create, edit, and publish inspections
  • Sequential inspection procedures
  • Deploy trained models to remote devices
  • Initiate inspections via barcode or OCR
Features
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IBM Services Software Inspection Workbench is a native iOS or iPadOS mobile app that works with IBM Maximo Visual Inspection to enable the labeling of images used to train Core ML computer vision models using an iPhone or iPad with Apple Pencil on compatible devices. Once models are trained on the server, IBM Inspection Workbench can deploy those models in real time to the IBM Services Software Inspector Portable app and the IBM Maximo Visual Inspection Mobile app and create or update relevant inspections, all from one native iOS or iPadOS experience. IBM Inspection Workbench introduces the concept of inspection procedures that enable multiple inspections to be conducted as a progression of steps. Procedures can be created, edited, and published from IBM Inspection Workbench. Published procedures can run on the IBM Inspector Portable app. IBM Inspection Workbench provides the following features: · Provides an end-to-end iOS or iPadOS native experience for labeling images and commencing of AI training jobs · Creates, edits and publishes inspections to remote devices running the IBM Inspector Portable app and the IBM Maximo Visual Inspection Mobile app · Creates, edits and publishes multiple inspections in a sequential order as part of a procedure that can run on the IBM Inspector Portable app · Discovers which models have been deployed on remote devices running the IBM Inspector Portable app and IBM Maximo Visual Inspection Mobile app · Commences a procedure manually by entering a unique reference, scanning a barcode, or using optical character recognition (OCR); or have external systems automatically initiate a procedure by using the MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) edition of Inspector Portable · Leverages advanced features of iOS or iPadOS including Core ML, iBeacon and Apple Pencil on compatible devices

About

MxMobile for Maximo

Streamline asset management workflows with a suite of mobile applications designed to integrate with IBM Maximo. Enhance inventory processes, reduce data entry time, and improve overall efficiency for field service operations.

Highlights
  • Streamlined workflow management
  • Faster inventory processes
  • Reduced data entry time
  • Next-generation mobile integration
  • Enhanced field service efficiency
Features
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MxMobile is a suite of next generation mobile applications designed to integrate with IBM Maximo Asset Management. These apps streamline workflow, help speed up inventory processes, decrease time spent on data entry, and much more.

Screenshots

IBM Inspection Workbench4 screens
MxMobile for Maximo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MxMobile for Maximo at 3 against IBM Inspection Workbench's 1. MxMobile for Maximo also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for IBM Inspection Workbench against 5.0 for MxMobile for Maximo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
IBM Inspection Workbench versus MxMobile for Maximo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBM Inspection WorkbenchMxMobile for Maximo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBMA3J Group, LLC

Customer experience

IBM Inspection Workbench

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MxMobile for Maximo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IBM Inspection Workbench

No in-app purchases

None

MxMobile for Maximo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBM Inspection Workbench free?
IBM Inspection Workbench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MxMobile for Maximo free?
MxMobile for Maximo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IBM Inspection Workbench or MxMobile for Maximo?
IBM Inspection Workbench and MxMobile for Maximo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do IBM Inspection Workbench or MxMobile for Maximo have ads?
Neither IBM Inspection Workbench nor MxMobile for Maximo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBM Inspection Workbench or MxMobile for Maximo?
IBM Inspection Workbench ships an update every 6 weeks, and MxMobile for Maximo every 6 weeks. Most recently, IBM Inspection Workbench was updated on September 20, 2026 and MxMobile for Maximo on September 1, 2026.

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