Comparison

Inspection Edge vs Decks Builder

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

Head to head
About

Inspection Edge

This application streamlines property inspections for affordable housing companies. It offers a user-friendly interface for multiple users to inspect properties simultaneously, with real-time data and picture uploads. Generated inspection reports are easily searchable and can be exported to PDF or Excel formats.

Highlights
  • Multi-user property inspection
  • Real-time data and picture population
  • Searchable inspection reports
  • PDF/Excel export capability
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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KBL Housing Consultants’ building inspection application provides affordable housing companies and easy way to prepare for their inspection. An easy to use interface gives multiple users access to inspect a property at one time while real time data and pictures are populated. Each inspection report is easily searchable with a keyword and has a PDF/Excel export capability.

About

Decks Builder

Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.

Highlights
  • Framing-first deck workflow
  • 3D project review
  • Material takeoffs and cost estimates
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
  • Support for various deck types
  • Live 2D deck plans
Features
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Inspection Edge4 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Inspection Edge at 5.0 against Decks Builder's 2.0. Inspection Edge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Inspection Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inspection Edge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Inspection Edge versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInspection EdgeDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLloyd AdamsJalsaa

Customer experience

Inspection Edge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Decks Builder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Inspection Edge

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Inspection Edge free?
Inspection Edge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inspection Edge or Decks Builder?
Inspection Edge is rated higher. Inspection Edge averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Decks Builder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Inspection Edge or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Inspection Edge nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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