Comparison

Mold Identifier vs Plumbing Inspector

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

Head to head
About

Mold Identifier

Instantly identify mold from a photo and understand its potential health and home risks. Get clear insights, risk levels, and practical next steps for addressing fungal concerns.

Highlights
  • Instant mold identification from photos
  • Smart risk assessment with urgency indicators
  • Safety and PPE guidance
  • Actionable recommendations for cleaning
  • Visual risk indicators
  • Detailed scan reports
  • Scan history and organization
Features
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Take the guesswork out of mold problems. Mold Identifier lets you instantly identify mold from a photo and understand what it means for your health and home. Whether you’re concerned about a small spot or a larger area, the app gives you clear insights, risk levels, and practical next steps. Simply snap or upload a photo to get an easy-to-understand report with identification details, safety tips, and action guidance—all in seconds. Key Features - Instant Mold Identification: Recognizes common indoor molds and suggests possible types. - Smart Risk Assessment: High, Medium, or Low labels with urgency indicators for fast decisions. - Safety & PPE Guidance: Learn how to protect yourself and when to take action. - Actionable Recommendations: Get clear steps for cleaning, containment, or professional help. - Visual Risk Indicators: See seriousness, exposure, and urgency at a glance. - Detailed Reports: Log surface type, area size, moisture source, and more. - Scan History: Save, view, and compare past analyses anytime. - Collections: Organize scans by room, property, or project. - Built-In Mold Guide: Learn about mold types, prevention, and safe practices. How It Works 1. Snap or upload a photo of the mold. 2. Get an instant identification and risk report. 3. Review safety tips and next steps. 4. Save and organize results for future reference. Important Notice: Mold Identifier is designed for educational and informational use only. It does not replace professional inspection, laboratory testing, or medical evaluation. Always consult certified professionals and follow local health and safety regulations when addressing mold concerns. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/terms-of-use

About

Plumbing Inspector

Analyze plumbing installations with a single photo. Get a clear Pass, Fail, or More Information Needed result with plain-language findings and relevant code references. Use it for various residential plumbing components.

Highlights
  • Photo analysis for plumbing installations
  • Pass/Fail/More Information Needed results
  • Plain-language findings
  • IPC code references
  • Supports sink drains, traps, fixture connections, water heaters, and exposed pipes
  • AI-assisted visual screening
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Plumbing Inspector turns one clear photo into a concise, code-focused review of your plumbing installation. Take a photo or choose one from your library. The app provides: - A clear Pass, Fail, or More Information Needed result - Plain-language findings grounded in what the photo shows - Relevant IPC code references Use it to check visible sink drains, traps, fixture connections, water heaters, exposed pipes, and other residential plumbing installations. Start without creating an account. One successfully completed analysis is included at no charge. A separate paid Premium subscription is required for additional photo analyses and on-device History. Weekly and monthly purchase options are available. Cancel anytime. Plumbing Inspector provides AI-assisted visual screening against IPC and UPC model-code references. It is not a licensed inspection, engineering opinion, permit approval, or guarantee of compliance. Local code adoption is not evaluated. Final interpretation and approval belong to the local Authority Having Jurisdiction and, where appropriate, a licensed professional. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mold Identifier4 screens
Plumbing Inspector3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mold Identifier at 5 against Plumbing Inspector's 1. Mold Identifier also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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. Mold Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Plumbing Inspector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mold Identifier against 5.0 for Plumbing Inspector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mold Identifier has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mold Identifier versus Plumbing Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMold IdentifierPlumbing Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllegro DigitalAngry Deli LLC

Customer experience

Mold Identifier

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plumbing Inspector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mold Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Plumbing Inspector

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Mold Identifier free?
Mold Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plumbing Inspector free?
Plumbing Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mold Identifier or Plumbing Inspector?
Mold Identifier and Plumbing Inspector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Mold Identifier or Plumbing Inspector have ads?
Neither Mold Identifier nor Plumbing Inspector shows ads.

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