FHinspector vs Chief Commander
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Chief Commander
This app provides essential information for emergency response vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances. It offers features such as hydrant locations, pre-plans, responder status, and two-way CAD integration for enhanced operational awareness.
- Hydrant locations
- Pre-plans
- Who is Responding
- Unit Statuses
- Two Way CAD integration
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Chief Commander is ideal for Fire Trucks, Ambulances, Command Vehicles, and other response vehicles that need information at their fingertips. Enhance the system with Two Way CAD integration where available. Includes Hydrant locations, Preplans, Who is Responding, Unit Statuses, and more...
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Chief Commander at 5.0 against FHinspector's 2.4. Chief Commander also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). FHinspector's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Chief Commander holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FHinspector has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, Chief Commander monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FHinspector | Chief Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ESO Solutions, Inc. | Chief Technologies |
Customer experience
FHinspector
Chief Commander
In-app purchases
FHinspector
No in-app purchases
Chief Commander
No in-app purchases
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