Comparison

Fitz's Atlas vs Coating Inspector

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

Head to head
About

Fitz's Atlas

This interactive app helps users identify, understand the causes, and learn prevention and repair methods for coatings and application defects. It features a microscopy section for failure identification and live animations of defect development. Access is restricted to students of the Corrodere Academy.

Highlights
  • Identify coatings and application defects
  • Understand causes, prevention, and repair
  • Microscopy section for failure identification
  • Live animations of defect development
  • Multilingual support (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
Features
Currently charting
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Fitz's Atlas 2 is an innovative and unique interactive App developed from the phenomenally successful Fitz's Atlas on coating and application defects. Developed by Coatings Experts Brendan Fitzsimons and Trevor Parry, the Fitz's Atlas 2 allows the user to identify coatings and application defects including the causes, prevention and repair. A Microscopy section reviews coating failure identification. The App includes Live animations of the coating defects as they are being developed. The App is the interactive learning platform designed only for the students of the Corrodere Academy. You must be a student to use the app. The App is in English, French, Spanish and Chinese languages.

About

Coating Inspector

Features
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Coating Inspector was designed by industry experts to solve two critical challenges for inspection professionals: fast-tracking certification readiness through advanced knowledge building, and generating professional, field-ready reports directly from your mobile device. Knowledge Building Master the knowledge and skills needed for NACE/AMPP and BGAS-CSWIP Levels 1, 2, and 3. A comprehensive question bank covers every subject relevant to coating inspection certifications, including NACE CIP and AMPP Certified Coating Inspector, with realistic mock exams. Track your progress, save favorite questions, and focus on the areas that need work to build exam-day confidence. Pick your level so you study exactly what you need, anytime, at home, at work, or on the go. Built for engineers, students, and professionals to quickly build the knowledge essential for Painting and Coating Inspectors, as well as Pipeline Coating Inspectors. Field Inspections Discover everything you can do with the free version of the app, designed to streamline your daily inspection tasks: • Dual Inspection Modes: Run live coating and painting inspections using dedicated modes tailored for either comprehensive Coating Inspection Reports or focused Coating Surveillance Reports. • Customizable Test Plans: Generate fully customized inspection reports by building a test plan unique to your project requirements. The app includes over 30 pre-built tests designed to align perfectly with international standard requirements. • Complete Project Management: Easily manage multiple projects, coating systems, consumables, instruments, and all other essential data required for your documentation. • Comprehensive Field Logging: Log surface preparation, environmental conditions, dry film thickness (DFT) readings, and equipment data effortlessly. • Live Weather Integration: Instantly capture real-time weather data based on your device’s current location, one of our most requested and critical feature. • Smart, Watermarked Photography: Use the built-in camera to take photos that permanently feature vital information, including project details, date, time, and location coordinates. You can also edit photos and add custom comments directly within the app. • Automated Report Optimization: The app automatically resizes and optimizes your attached photographs, ensuring your reports are compact enough to send via mobile data and share easily across any platform. • Inspector's Toolkit: Access more than 20 free, built-in tools specifically designed to assist coating inspectors with their day-to-day calculations and field activities. Premium subscription unlocks unlimited projects, cloud backup and sync, DOCX export, and watermark-free reports. Start your journey today every step makes you stronger, more skilled, and more confident. For more information, visit https://helpmateworld.com

Screenshots

Fitz's Atlas4 screens
Coating Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Coating Inspector at Free against Fitz's Atlas's $69.99. Fitz's Atlas's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Coating Inspector is free to download; Fitz's Atlas costs $69.99 up front. Coating Inspector sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Fitz's Atlas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fitz's Atlas ships an update every 7 months, Coating Inspector every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Fitz's Atlas versus Coating Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitz's AtlasCoating Inspector
Price$69.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#114 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarine Publications International LimitedAustenite Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Fitz's Atlas

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Coating Inspector

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Yearly: Subscription$29.001 Year
  • 12 Months Plan$29.001 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Fitz's Atlas free?
Fitz's Atlas costs $69.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Coating Inspector free?
Coating Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fitz's Atlas or Coating Inspector have ads?
Neither Fitz's Atlas nor Coating Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fitz's Atlas or Coating Inspector?
Fitz's Atlas ships an update every 7 months, and Coating Inspector every 5 months. Most recently, Fitz's Atlas was updated on August 14, 2026 and Coating Inspector on September 6, 2026.

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