Comparison

Scafflife vs Scaff Inspector

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

Head to head
About

Scafflife

Features
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Scafflife is a job management app for the scaffolding industry. Users have different roles classified as Administrators, Planners, Scaffolders and Clients. Administrators and Planners can create jobs and enter all the details needed by Scaffolders to undertake the work. When a Scaffolder logs on to the app, they will be presented with a list of their assigned jobs. When a particular job is selected, the Scaffolder is presented with a map of the jobโ€™s location, the dates for erection, inspection and dismantling and all other necessary information. The Scaffolder can complete checklists and take photos of the completed works. The app also provides a calendar for Administrators and Planners to oversee the portfolio of all jobs, past, present and future.

About

Scaff Inspector

Features
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The Scaff Inspector application has been developed to carry out scaffold inspections per UK government standards. The app helps users to add and inspect scaffolds even without the internet. While reviewing scaffolds, users can select scaffold faults from predefined fault lists, take photos and highlight photos, and draw signatures for authenticating inspection. Our standard inspection includes a thorough examination that ensures: - That the platforms comply with statutory regulations and the recommendations of TG20:21 - That both the access and egress are suitable and safe. - That the foundations are adequate, and are not likely to be disturbed or undermined. - That the lower portion of the scaffold is not liable to damage by interference, accident, traffic or any other extenuating issues. - That the scaffold is appropriately constructed to carry loads, following the guidance from the TG20:21 compliance sheet or design drawing. - That the scaffold is correctly tied, anchored and braced to maintain stability under load and environmental factors. - That the anchors have been installed and proof tested by a competent person. Once the inspector has received the anchor pull test they will save it on file. - That the scaffold complies with the requirements of the Local Authority, including lighting, hoarding and fenders, and in general is not constructed in a way that can cause damage or injury to persons due to protruding tubes, low headroom or other issues or hazards.

Screenshots

Scafflife4 screens
Scaff Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scaff Inspector at monthly against Scafflife's every 2 months. Scafflife's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scafflife ships an update every 2 months, Scaff Inspector monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Scafflife versus Scaff Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScafflifeScaff Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size108 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard SpencerScaffold Inspector Limited

In-app purchases

None

Scafflife

No in-app purchases

None

Scaff Inspector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scafflife free?
Scafflife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scaff Inspector free?
Scaff Inspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scafflife or Scaff Inspector have ads?
Neither Scafflife nor Scaff Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scafflife or Scaff Inspector?
Scafflife ships an update every 2 months, and Scaff Inspector monthly. Most recently, Scafflife was updated on November 7, 2026 and Scaff Inspector on November 3, 2026.

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