OHIO811 vs Mobile Inspection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OHIO811
This app serves as a communication link for individuals planning to dig, relaying requests to utility companies. It provides information on safe digging practices, upcoming events, and legal requirements. Users can check line markings and submit excavation requests.
- Relay digging requests to utilities
- Safe digging information
- Upcoming events calendar
- Legal and legislative updates
- Positive Response for line markings
- Submit single address locates (e-dig)
- View nearby excavations (Near ticket)
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Established in 1972, OHIO811 is a nonprofit organization that serves as a communication link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity. Though OHIO811 does not physically mark lines, we do relay digging and excavation requests to our member network of utilities and underground facility owners. This network includes, but not limited to cable television, natural gas, electrical, water, sewer, and telecommunications companies. Our continued commitment to advanced technologies has given our organization an advantage, recognized both statewide and nationally. We also devote a significant portion of our time and resources to promoting safe digging throughout the state, through presentations, special events, partnerships, and public education and outreach initiatives. Download the OHIO811 app, it has lots of helpful information to those new to the "Call Before You Dig" process as well as those familiar with the process. You can view upcoming events, how OHIO811 works, the law, legislative updates, contract locator lists, videos of the safe digging process, FAQ's, information on Damage Prevention Councils and the Public Outreach Team or what it takes to be a member of our service using Membership options. Use Positive Response to check on who has marked their lineS. e-dig can be used to enter single address locates. Users of i-dig can now enter tickets using our new HTML 5 i-dig. Near ticket will show you where excavations are taking place around your current location. Remember, Call (or click) before you dig! It's fast, it's free and it's the law!
Mobile Inspection
This app digitizes inspection processes, allowing users to create and customize checklists for data capture in the field. It supports various data types, including images and text, and enables trend analysis across multiple sites. Ideal for replacing paper-based workflows with efficient digital data collection.
- Customizable checklists
- Mobile data capture
- Image and text input
- Scored and ranked checklists
- Enterprise-level reporting
- API integration
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Mobile Inspection replaces clipboards with an app. Mobile Inspection allows anyone to configure (or customize) a checklist or punch-list for mobile data capture by one or more inspectors, technicians, or safety coordinators. It allows the in-field/remote individuals to capture any type of data including images, text, dropdowns, multi-select items, checkboxes etc. The checklists can also be scored and ranked for easy trend analysis across sites within an enterprise. For example, a safety coordinator has a monthly job site checklist that is currently completed each month and on paper at 47 job sites - that is a nightmare! Enter Mobile Inspection. Using our web and mobile software allows the razzled coordinator mentioned above creates a common list of items to be used at each site so that each inspection is done consistently. The coordinator can then schedule various inspectors or other technicians to complete the inspection on a regular, scheduled basis. All of the information captured in the field is immediately stored digitally within the mobile device and is synchronized to the central server later. The best parts: No more paper Agile workforce driven data capture Enterprise level reporting Dynamic API for integration into other key systems More usage examples An oil producer uses it to inspect each oil well weekly for safety issues An electric service provider uses Mobile Inspection to complete and track safety audits A restaurant uses Mobile Inspection to complete the closing checklists. A landlord uses Mobile Inspection to complete unit inspections. A trampoline manufacturer uses it to regularly check the quality of the installations A dental inspector uses the app to track conditions at each office she visits A group home coordinator uses the app to track safety issues at each property. In essence, it captures remote data quickly and easily for central analysis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mobile Inspection at 4.4 against OHIO811's 3.3. Mobile Inspection also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mobile Inspection holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of OHIO811's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mobile Inspection's.
OHIO811 ships an update every 9 months, Mobile Inspection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OHIO811 | Mobile Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (11 ratings) | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ohio Utilities Protection Service | Wentworth Inc. |
Customer experience
OHIO811
Mobile Inspection
In-app purchases
OHIO811
No in-app purchases
Mobile Inspection
No in-app purchases
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