Comparison

iHQS Inspection vs HQS

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

Head to head
About

iHQS Inspection

Streamline property inspections with automated scheduling, voice-to-text comments, and photo capabilities. This tool helps manage inspection routes, generate reports, and confirm appointments via automated calls.

Highlights
  • Automated inspection scheduling
  • Voice recognition for comments
  • GPS navigation for inspection sites
  • Electronic signatures
  • Automated appointment confirmation calls
  • Customizable notification letters
Features
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Gilson Software iHQS Inspection Module completely automates the inspection process from scheduling the inspection to sending out letters, voice recognition for comments and taking pictures. Inspection: Sorts inspection schedule on the tablet based on distance utilizing GPS location or by inspection date. Built-in HUD 52580 HQS Checklist Form GPS finder maps from the current location to the next inspection site and provides written directions. Provides capability to add standard comments utilizing voice recognition that converts speech to text during inspection. Quickly scroll to next room and passes room if there are no findings and signifies that room is passed or failed. Automatically adds the number of bedrooms to inspections and/or inspector can add a room on the fly. Also view owner and tenant data Wireless Download/Upload schedule and inspection any time period Add or reschedule inspections in the field Provides the capability of electronic signature by the landlord and Tenant Scheduling: Now with, “iHQS Schedule Confirmation IVR” Owners are automatically called a specific number of days after you sent them a notification. This is performed via an auto voice attendant that will confirm the HQS Schedule date and time. This is similar functionality that doctors and dentists utilize in confirming their appointments. Schedules HQS Inspections and produces notification and finding letters and notices that can be customized. Built-in reminder functionality alerts inspectors when notifications need to be sent or follow-up is necessary for findings and sends reminders/notifications to caseworkers or specialists. Schedule is color-coded based on the status of the inspection, yellow for notified, green for confirmed, red for findings and light green for completed. Produces inspectors work plan for a year and then allows you to copy the plan from one year to the next utilizing the actual inspection/re-inspection dates.

About

HQS

This application streamlines on-site inspections for inspectors, leveraging iOS features like GPS and photo capture. It offers offline functionality, allowing seamless data syncing and work completion even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • On-site inspections
  • GPS tracking
  • Location mapping
  • Photo capture
  • Offline work mode
  • Data syncing
Features
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Lindsey Software's Section 8 HQS Inspections Software allows Inspectors to easily perform inspections on site while utilizing many features available with the iOS platform, such as GPS tracking, location mapping, and photo capture. The Inspections Software works while off line as well as online through WiFi or 3G. Inspectors can also sync inspection information to work offline when no connection is available.

Screenshots

HQS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HQS at 4.2 against iHQS Inspection's 1.0. HQS also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

HQS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HQS has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHQS Inspection ships an update every 2 months, HQS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iHQS Inspection versus HQS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHQS InspectionHQS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings190 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGilson Software SolutionsMRI Software

Customer experience

iHQS Inspection

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HQS

All ratings81 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iHQS Inspection

No in-app purchases

None

HQS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iHQS Inspection free?
iHQS Inspection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HQS free?
HQS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iHQS Inspection or HQS?
HQS is rated higher. iHQS Inspection averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HQS averages 4.2 from 90 ratings.
Do iHQS Inspection or HQS have ads?
Neither iHQS Inspection nor HQS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHQS Inspection or HQS?
iHQS Inspection ships an update every 2 months, and HQS every 3 months. Most recently, iHQS Inspection was updated on November 1, 2026 and HQS on November 6, 2026.

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