Comparison

Buildchek vs insta

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

Head to head
About

Buildchek

Features
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Get permits on properties by just adding the address and downloading the populated document.

About

insta

This app streamlines report writing for licensed home inspectors by consolidating multiple state-required insurance inspection reports into a single platform. It eliminates redundant data entry for client and property information, saving time and money.

Highlights
  • All four Florida standard insurance reports
  • Wind Mitigation
  • Four Point
  • WDO
  • Roof Certification
  • Eliminates data duplication
  • One-stop shop for inspectors
Features
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insta-spect is taking report writing for Home Inspectors to the next level. Tired of having to work with 2, 3, 4 different ”App Companies” to complete your reports? NO MORE. insta-spect now offering a TRUE one stop shop for licensed home inspectors. Ala carte applications or enjoy a complete suite of tools designed to save you time and money. insta-spect v2 offers all four state of Florida standard insurance inspection reports in one place (Wind Mitigation, Four Point, WDO and Roof Certification). insta-spect OI eliminates the duplication of information; add the client and property information only once. The initial app is our insurance app bundled report writer called insta-spect v2 With the v2 program, we have built in the standard insurance inspections: 4 Point, Wind MIt, WDO & Roof. The app allows for generating the reports individually, or all for one inspection. To access these four types of reports feature from the application you need to be required to purchase a monthly subscription of $29.99. and it auto-renews every month. Enjoy 7 days free to try it. Terms of Use: https://insta-spect.com/eula Privacy Policy: https://insta-spect.com/privacy

Screenshots

Buildchek4 screens
insta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buildchek at none against insta's 1. Buildchek also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. insta sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Buildchek asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buildchek ships an update every 5 days, insta fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Buildchek versus insta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildchekinsta
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHome Inspector TechThe Smalley Solutions Group

In-app purchases

None

Buildchek

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

insta

Subscriptions1
  • Insta-spect7 Days trial$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Buildchek free?
Buildchek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is insta free?
insta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buildchek or insta have ads?
Neither Buildchek nor insta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buildchek or insta?
Buildchek ships an update every 5 days, and insta fortnightly. Most recently, Buildchek was updated on October 25, 2026 and insta on November 3, 2026.

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