Comparison

Visual Inspect™ vs Proceq Flaw Detector Live

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

Head to head
About

Visual Inspect™

Visualize and compare large 3D CAD models on an iPad for real-time manufacturing insights. Detect errors early in production, construction, or design processes with flexible, mobile data storage and fast loading of complex datasets.

Highlights
  • Mobile 3D CAD data visualization
  • Comparison to real-world conditions
  • Early error detection
  • Compressed mobile format for flexibility
  • Fast loading of large datasets
  • Support for numerous 3D data formats
Features
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The FARO Visual Inspect™ product suite enables large, complex 3D CAD data to be transferred to an iPad and then used for mobile visualization and comparison to real world conditions. Visual Inspect™ enables real time, actionable manufacturing insight through early stage error detection in the production, construction or design processes as well as their documentation. The 3D CAD data is stored locally on the iPad through an innovative, compressed, mobile format which provides an exceptional degree of flexibility and mobility that together drive increased productivity. In order to create this format, the powerful Visual Inspect Translator (see also https://knowledge.faro.com/Software/Factory_Metrology/Visual_Inspect/Software_Download_for_Visual_Inspect_CAD_Translator) is used and is the basis for incredibly fast loading of extremely large data sets. The Visual Inspect CAD Translator supports virtually all data formats, including 3DXML, ACIS, native CATIA, IGES, Inventor, JT 8.x and 9.x, NX, Parasolid, ProE / Creo, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, STEP, STL, VDA-FS, XCGM. Flexible data transfer from Visual Inspect Translator (PC) to Visual Inspect (iPad) via: • FTP Server • Special flash drive (e.g. PhotoFast Memories Cable) • Apple iTunes • Email • Apple AirDrop • Link to customer-owned intranet

About

Proceq Flaw Detector Live

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Correct, complete, precise, and reusable inspection data is key for ensuring the integrity of components and infrastructure. Proceq UT8000 represents a breakthrough in inspections with ultrasonic testing for detecting flaws such as cracks and voids in materials. The Swiss Made, rugged, IP67-rated base unit is built for extreme levels of portability and comfort, from the benchtop of your lab to rope inspections in the toughest of places. Thanks to its sophisticated electronics that deliver a wide bandwidth and best in class signal-to-noise ratio, you can keep your probes and procedures. Connect the powerful base unit to your iPad and get to the real work faster. Our Proceq Flaw Detector Live app enhances your productivity with intelligent software features, such as the straightforward, gesture-driven calibration procedure, the built-in indication table, and the ability to rewind time for each indication. Review your measurements and communicate findings and insights enriched with voice, photo, and text annotations that deliver end-to-end traceability and peace of mind. Together with our unique pricing model, Proceq UT8000 is the one and only ultrasonic inspection platform that affordably grows with your needs. Download the free app now and explore the state of the art of ultrasonic NDT with the included demo files.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Visual Inspect™ at none against Proceq Flaw Detector Live's shown. Visual Inspect™ also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Visual Inspect™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Proceq Flaw Detector Live every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Visual Inspect™ versus Proceq Flaw Detector Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Inspect™Proceq Flaw Detector Live
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB422 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFARO Technologies Inc.Screening Eagle Technologies

In-app purchases

None

Visual Inspect™

No in-app purchases

None

Proceq Flaw Detector Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual Inspect™ free?
Visual Inspect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proceq Flaw Detector Live free?
Proceq Flaw Detector Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Visual Inspect™ or Proceq Flaw Detector Live have ads?
Proceq Flaw Detector Live shows ads; Visual Inspect™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Inspect™ or Proceq Flaw Detector Live?
Visual Inspect™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Proceq Flaw Detector Live every 3 months. Most recently, Visual Inspect™ was updated on October 8, 2026 and Proceq Flaw Detector Live on October 7, 2026.

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