Comparison

InspectProHQ vs Permit Hunt

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

Head to head
About

InspectProHQ

Features
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InspectPro is the all-in-one home inspection platform built for professional inspectors who demand speed, accuracy, and polished reports β€” without the paperwork headache. Powered by AI-driven defect recognition, InspectPro lets you capture, annotate, and instantly categorize issues on-site, so you spend less time writing and more time inspecting. AI DEFECT RECOGNITION Point your camera at any area of concern and let InspectPro's AI instantly identify common defects β€” cracks, moisture damage, electrical hazards, roofing issues, and more. Get smart suggestions for descriptions and severity ratings in seconds. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS, INSTANTLY Generate branded, client-ready PDF reports the moment your inspection wraps up. No desktop, no delays. Every photo, note, and finding is automatically organized into a clean, professional format your clients will trust. SMART PHOTO ANNOTATION Mark up photos with arrows, highlights, and labels directly in the app. InspectPro automatically links every annotated image to the right section of your report β€” no manual sorting required. BUILT FOR EVERY INSPECTION TYPE - Pre-purchase & pre-listing inspections - New construction phase inspections - Roof, electrical, plumbing & HVAC assessments - Commercial property walkthroughs - Annual maintenance inspections FEATURES AT A GLANCE - AI-powered defect detection and description suggestions - One-tap PDF report generation with your logo and branding - Offline-first β€” work anywhere, sync when connected - Customizable inspection templates by property type - Client delivery via email or shareable link - Digital signature collection - Inspection scheduling and job management - Inspection history and searchable archive - Team collaboration for multi-inspector firms - ISN, Spectora, and calendar integrations WHO IT'S FOR InspectPro is trusted by independent home inspectors, multi-inspector firms, and real estate professionals who need reliable, defensible reports delivered fast. Whether you're doing 5 inspections a month or 50, InspectPro scales with your business. SECURE & COMPLIANT Your data and your clients' data are protected with end-to-end encryption and stored securely in the cloud. Inspection records are backed up automatically and accessible whenever you need them. GET STARTED TODAY Download InspectPro free and run your first inspection in minutes. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited reports, AI features, and full branding customization. Have questions? Reach us at support@inspectpro.app β€” we typically respond within one business day.

About

Permit Hunt

Features
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The mobile companion to your PermitHunt workspace. PermitHunt for iPhone and iPad brings the PermitHunt web platform into the field for home inspectors, real estate agents, lenders, and other property professionals. Sign in with your existing PermitHunt account to continue your permit research and reporting workflow, access saved reports, and share information with clients and colleagues. Search property addresses with address autocomplete, or use your location to see nearby address suggestions. Review and correct the full address before submitting a search. Explore available building permit records, including permit numbers, dates, work descriptions, statuses, contractor details, and reported job values. Filter records by permit type to focus on the information relevant to your work. Access the same organization report history you use on the PermitHunt website. Find previous searches by address or ZIP code, with reports originating in Inspector Studio clearly identified. Take a property photo on site or choose one from your photo library to use as a report cover. Open reports in the web viewer, generate PDF reports, and share report links with clients or colleagues. Choose a light or dark appearance to suit your preference. An existing PermitHunt account and an internet connection are required. New searches require an active PermitHunt web-service plan. Search usage and any applicable charges are governed by that existing plan. Previously saved reports remain accessible without an active plan. Permit coverage and available details vary by property and jurisdiction.

Screenshots

InspectProHQ4 screens
Permit Hunt4 screens

Verdict

The call

InspectProHQ and Permit Hunt are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InspectProHQ versus Permit Hunt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInspectProHQPermit Hunt
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel McClainInspector Network LLC

In-app purchases

None

InspectProHQ

No in-app purchases

None

Permit Hunt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InspectProHQ free?
InspectProHQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Permit Hunt free?
Permit Hunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InspectProHQ or Permit Hunt have ads?
Neither InspectProHQ nor Permit Hunt shows ads.

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