Comparison

Inspector Dottie vs Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo

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

Head to head
About

Inspector Dottie

This app helps pool maintenance professionals win new business and earn more money. It offers free safety inspections and paid options for detailed maintenance bids and real estate pool reports, all with branded, professional reports.

Highlights
  • Free safety inspections
  • Maintenance bid inspections
  • Real estate pool inspections
  • Branded professional reports
  • Company branding and pricing setup
  • Desktop portal for editing inspections
  • English and Spanish language support
Features
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Inspector Dottie empowers the independent pool maintenance operator to easily win new business, create additional income, show more value, and earn more money per pool. Start with the FREE safety inspection. Conduct a general safety inspection in less than 15 minutes and generate a ten page+ branded report. Showcase your expertise and support for safe pools. • UPGRADE TO THE MAINTENANCE BID INSPECTION • This inspection creates a comprehensive inventory and review of all vessels and equipment in a pool area. Includes images of observed issues and recommendations. Stand out from the competition with an instantly generated professionally branded report in minutes and include a custom maintenance proposal. • MAKE ADDITIONAL MONEY WITH THE REAL ESTATE POOL INSPECTION • Like home inspections, pool inspections provide peace of mind in real estate transactions. In most markets, professional pool inspections sell for $200 or more. Provide buyers or sellers with a detailed report on their pool and equipment condition, including observed issues and recommendations. Review and edit all inspections in your desktop portal. • HERE'S HOW IT WORKS • 1. Download 2. Sign-up for Inspector Dottie 3. Add your company settings, pricing, and logo and inspect The app can be toggled to display in English and Spanish. And now for the legal bits: Payment will be charged on either a monthly or annual basis to your Apple ID account. Your monthly or annual subscription automatically renews unless you cancel before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription at any time by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. For our full Terms of Service please visit: https://inspectordottie.com/Terms-of-Service. For our Privacy Policy visit https://inspectordottie.com/Privacy-Policy.

About

Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo

Features
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At PSP/Deck Expo, you can immerse yourself in the industry's most comprehensive and connected event, offering top-notch networking, latest products and trends, must-see suppliers, cutting-edge education, and technology to drive your business forward. This event is the largest gathering of pool, spa, patio, and outdoor living leaders in North America and beyond. Featuring fresh education, new vendors, and innovative show features, it's the perfect way to kick-off next year's buying cycle.

Screenshots

Inspector Dottie4 screens
Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo at none against Inspector Dottie's shown. Inspector Dottie's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Inspector Dottie ships an update every 3 weeks, Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Inspector Dottie versus Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInspector DottiePool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDorothy Carter, LLCInforma Exhibitions U.S. Construction and Real Estate, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Inspector Dottie

No in-app purchases

None

Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Inspector Dottie free?
Inspector Dottie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo free?
Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Inspector Dottie or Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo have ads?
Inspector Dottie shows ads; Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo does not.
Which is updated more often, Inspector Dottie or Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo?
Inspector Dottie ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo monthly. Most recently, Inspector Dottie was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pool/Spa/Patio/Deck Expo on November 3, 2026.

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