Visual Inspect™ vs OnPOZ Collect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
OnPOZ Collect
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Discover an easy to use, powerful GIS data collection application. Use your iPhone or iPad to collect geospatial data, locate and inspect features on the field. You can easily accomplish tasks like inventory assessment, infrastructure inspections, damage reporting, forestry projects and much more. 1) Collect data efficiently Collect points, lines and polygons on the field. Edit and update existing data geometries and attributes. Use custom or predefined entry forms to enter text, numbers, pictures and other attribute types. Intelligent forms can validate the answers and apply logic to simplify the data entry and minimize the errors. 2) RTK and post-processing Use the location service of your device or connect OnPOZ Collect to an external GNSS receiver. High position accuracy can be achieved by post-processing or by using a local RTK service. OnPOZ Collect supports both options and is compatible with EZSurv post-processing software. 3) Work online and offline OnPOZ Collect can synchronize the data with the cloud, receive updates and display the features collected by other team members. When working offline, the data is stored on the device and synchronized automatically when the connection is restored. 4) Bring your maps and coordinate systems Use standard online maps or connect to a custom WMS or WMTS server. You can also import your own raster or vector maps and use them even in offline mode. OnPOZ Collect is compatible with all standard geodetic reference systems. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Inspect™ at none against OnPOZ Collect's 1. OnPOZ Collect's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 13.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. OnPOZ Collect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per month. Visual Inspect™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visual Inspect™ | OnPOZ Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 11.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FARO Technologies Inc. | CPAT Flex Inc. |
In-app purchases
Visual Inspect™
No in-app purchases
OnPOZ Collect
- Monthly subscription$39.991 Month
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