Comparison

FHinspector vs GPS Portal

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

GPS Portal

Access essential HR and IT services, including onboarding, live chat support, and case management. Users can also handle self-service tasks, review company policies, and approve requests.

Highlights
  • Onboarding task completion
  • Live HR/IT chat support
  • Create HR/IT cases
  • Self-service tasks
  • Policy and handbook review
  • Approve requests
Features
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The GPS Portal app will allow users to: • Complete their onboarding tasks • Chat live with an HR or IT support team member • Create new HR cases or IT requests • Report problems to IT or HR • Complete self-service items—such as direct deposit or address change • Review all GMR policies, and the GMR Employee Handbook • Approve of ServiceNow requests

Screenshots

GPS Portal2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Portal at 5.0 against FHinspector's 2.4. FHinspector's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

GPS Portal 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, GPS Portal every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FHinspector versus GPS Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHinspectorGPS Portal
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperESO Solutions, Inc.AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, INC.

In-app purchases

None

FHinspector

No in-app purchases

None

GPS Portal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHinspector free?
FHinspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Portal free?
GPS Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FHinspector or GPS Portal?
GPS Portal is rated higher. FHinspector averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while GPS Portal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FHinspector or GPS Portal have ads?
Neither FHinspector nor GPS Portal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FHinspector or GPS Portal?
FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Portal every 4 months. Most recently, FHinspector was updated on November 6, 2026 and GPS Portal on October 30, 2026.

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