Comparison

FHinspector vs Visual Pre Plans

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

Head to head
About

FHinspector

This app assists firefighters with occupancy and hydrant inspections, integrating with FIREHOUSE Software. It streamlines the inspection process with live GPS, checklists, and summary reports, while also offering features for hydrant maintenance and defect tracking.

Highlights
  • Occupancy and hydrant inspections
  • Live GPS and integrated maps
  • Predefined inspection checklists
  • Violation tracking and notes
  • Hydrant maintenance and defect reporting
  • Signature capture
  • FIREHOUSE Software integration
Features
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This app is specifically designed for firefighters for occupancy and hydrants inspections. Requires connection to the FIREHOUSE Software system for data exchange. FH Inspector is the latest innovation from FIREHOUSE Software, the industry's leader in Fire and EMS software solutions. FHinspector unleashes the power of today's most creative and dynamic technology, raising the bar on the industry's fire prevention and planning activity. FIREHOUSE Software has combined iPad's trademark interface and live GPS with your inspections, pre-incident plans, and permits, allowing your department to tackle more inspections, faster and easier than ever before. Features Include... Pending Inspections • Live GPS displays businesses and inspection status where you are. FIREHOUSE Software's intuitive interface allows you to quickly find and select an occupancy to see preplan details, inspection/permit history, or even launch an inspection. • Integrated Live Maps interface • Color-coded icons show inspection status • Filter and sort occupancy/inspections • Intuitive access to occupancy details Inspection Questionnaire • Effortless navigation and simple documentation to the pre-defined checklist are thoughtfully organized and designed to promote efficiency and quality in inspections. • Follow Predefined checklist • Check items linked to violation code • Add inspector notes with each finding Inspection Summary • Upon completion, view the inspection summary. Here you'll review a complete list of all violations noted along with the violation code and code description as well as the inspector's notes. • Review violations with responsible party • Edit responsible party details • Set Reinspection day • Capture Signature Hydrant Inspections • Track inspection and maintenance details • Report defects and repair costs • Run flow tests and view calculate flow results Mainstream Revenue FIREHOUSE Software has formed a strategic partnership with Fire Recovery USA and has developed a host of innovative new solutions focused on helping you maintain the financial stability of your organization. FHinspector for iPad is the newest of these revenue generating products. Not only does FHinspector for iPad maximize efficiency and productivity in your organization, but its integrated billing solutions will become a key revenue source for your department. Free App Features- You can enter and track new hydrants with the free App. In Hydrants tab, click on the locate me button (black arrow) to create a new hydrant at this location. You can enter and track hydrant information, manage inspections and flow tests. ----------------------- To use FHInspector for inspections in your area, contact a FIREHOUSE Software representative at 1-800-921-5300, ext. 1 or at our website: http://www.firehousesoftware.com/contact

About

Visual Pre Plans

This application streamlines fire department pre-planning and incident response with an image-based system. It allows for quick creation, updating, and sharing of pre-plan data, providing instant on-scene access to critical information for better operational coordination.

Highlights
  • Image-based pre-planning
  • Fast pre-plan creation (under 5 minutes)
  • Instant on-scene access to pre plans
  • CAD notifications and integration
  • Risk scoring
  • Real-time team location tracking
Features
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WHO WE ARE Visual Pre Plans is an image-based fire department pre planning and operations software designed to eliminate all obstacles preventing successful incident mitigation. With Visual Pre Plans, conveniently pre plan via mobile and desktop applications, easily creating, updating and sharing useful pre plans. HOW IT WORKS Pre-plan a building in as little as 5 minutes Instant on-scene access to pre plans & risk scores for all members via CAD notifications. Estimated time of arrival and team on map help ICs coordinate response. High hazard notes display with incident location details to indicate dangerous locations. Risk scoring & CAD integration Easy program management

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Pre Plans at 3.8 against FHinspector's 2.4. Visual Pre Plans also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 32%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). FHinspector's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visual Pre Plans holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of FHinspector's written reviews are positive against 64% of Visual Pre Plans's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, Visual Pre Plans monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FHinspector versus Visual Pre Plans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHinspectorVisual Pre Plans
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)3.8 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESO Solutions, Inc.FlowMSP, Inc

Customer experience

FHinspector

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral27.3%
Negative40.9%

Visual Pre Plans

All ratings21 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

FHinspector

No in-app purchases

None

Visual Pre Plans

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHinspector free?
FHinspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visual Pre Plans free?
Visual Pre Plans is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FHinspector or Visual Pre Plans?
Visual Pre Plans is rated higher. FHinspector averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Visual Pre Plans averages 3.8 from 21 ratings.
Do FHinspector or Visual Pre Plans have ads?
Neither FHinspector nor Visual Pre Plans shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FHinspector or Visual Pre Plans?
FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, and Visual Pre Plans monthly. Most recently, FHinspector was updated on November 6, 2026 and Visual Pre Plans on November 2, 2026.

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