Comparison

FHinspector vs Fire Mobile

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

Fire Mobile

Streamline field inspections with this mobile solution. It allows inspectors to access property records, record violations, capture signatures, and generate reports directly from a tablet. The app integrates with existing record systems for immediate data updates.

Highlights
  • Access property records in the field
  • Record violations and penalty amounts
  • Capture owner signatures on tablet
  • Generate and email signed inspection reports
  • Streamline re-inspection activity
  • Map interface for efficient navigation
Features
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Mobile Inspections is designed to increase the productivity of your inspectors in the field, while maximizing agency revenue. This complete, untethered solution is an extension of the EZFire Records solution (required to run the Fire Mobile app) and available for iPad. Inspection results, including violations, update the EZFire Records Inspection and Permits modules immediately (or synchronizes as soon as a Wi-Fi or cellular connection is re-established). When an unscheduled inspection is required the inspector can download the property record in the field without having to return to the station. The results include increased productivity, more timely and accurate inspection reporting, and better service to your customer. Signed inspection reports are immediately available to business owners and other customers. With EZFire Records Mobile Inspections, your inspectors can: -Use the tablet touchscreen to select an assigned building or hydrant inspection directly from the map, or from a list of inspections due -View the complete premise registration record and make any necessary updates. Select the appropriate inspection type (including re-inspection) from a dropdown list. -Streamline re-inspection activity. All current violations for a location are automatically displayed and can be marked as abated or updated for re-inspection. -Easily record multiple violations of the same type without duplicate reentry of the violation code. -Touch a single on-screen button to record a "No Violations Found" inspection. -Record penalty amounts at the time of the inspection based on codes and standards you currently use. -Add remarks to the record at any time using the tablet's onscreen keypad (or Bluetooth keyboard), with the option to include or omit the remarks on the violation notice. -Capture the signature of the owner/representative directly on the tablet. (The inspector's signature is already stored.) -Email the signed report, or print it on-site to a Bluetooth printer. EZFire Records Mobile Inspections for Tablets is: -Easy to Learn and Use: Intuitive navigation and built-in inspections workflow present the user with the next appropriate screen, making EZFire Records Mobile Inspections easy to learn and use. -Secure: Secure login and data encryption protects property and owner information from unauthorized access if the tablet is lost or stolen. -More Efficient: With the map interface, your inspectors will make a logical and fast progression from one inspection to the next. The Mobile Inspections for Tablets solution will work only with Enterprise RMS edition which has license for Inspection through remote services. During inspection, fire fighters can pin the location of the building/hydrant to store the location data. This uses the GPS in the device. Disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life." Please Note: • If your tablet is upgraded to Fire Mobile 4.1 and you are not running the latest Fire RMS 2016 R2, your Fire Mobile App will not work. • Be sure to upload all completed inspections from the device before upgrading the app.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fire Mobile at 4.5 against FHinspector's 2.4. On price, ratings volume, 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

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

Fire Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, Fire Mobile every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FHinspector versus Fire Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFHinspectorFire Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better9.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperESO Solutions, Inc.Prophoenix Corporation

Customer experience

FHinspector

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

Fire Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FHinspector

No in-app purchases

None

Fire Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FHinspector free?
FHinspector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fire Mobile free?
Fire Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FHinspector or Fire Mobile?
Fire Mobile is rated higher. FHinspector averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Fire Mobile averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do FHinspector or Fire Mobile have ads?
Neither FHinspector nor Fire Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FHinspector or Fire Mobile?
FHinspector ships an update every 5 months, and Fire Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, FHinspector was updated on September 27, 2026 and Fire Mobile on September 27, 2026.

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