Fire Mobile vs InspectNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fire Mobile
Streamline field inspections with this mobile solution. It allows inspectors to access property records, record violations, capture signatures, and generate reports directly from a tablet. The app integrates with existing record systems for immediate data updates.
- Access property records in the field
- Record violations and penalty amounts
- Capture owner signatures on tablet
- Generate and email signed inspection reports
- Streamline re-inspection activity
- Map interface for efficient navigation
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Mobile Inspections is designed to increase the productivity of your inspectors in the field, while maximizing agency revenue. This complete, untethered solution is an extension of the EZFire Records solution (required to run the Fire Mobile app) and available for iPad. Inspection results, including violations, update the EZFire Records Inspection and Permits modules immediately (or synchronizes as soon as a Wi-Fi or cellular connection is re-established). When an unscheduled inspection is required the inspector can download the property record in the field without having to return to the station. The results include increased productivity, more timely and accurate inspection reporting, and better service to your customer. Signed inspection reports are immediately available to business owners and other customers. With EZFire Records Mobile Inspections, your inspectors can: -Use the tablet touchscreen to select an assigned building or hydrant inspection directly from the map, or from a list of inspections due -View the complete premise registration record and make any necessary updates. Select the appropriate inspection type (including re-inspection) from a dropdown list. -Streamline re-inspection activity. All current violations for a location are automatically displayed and can be marked as abated or updated for re-inspection. -Easily record multiple violations of the same type without duplicate reentry of the violation code. -Touch a single on-screen button to record a "No Violations Found" inspection. -Record penalty amounts at the time of the inspection based on codes and standards you currently use. -Add remarks to the record at any time using the tablet's onscreen keypad (or Bluetooth keyboard), with the option to include or omit the remarks on the violation notice. -Capture the signature of the owner/representative directly on the tablet. (The inspector's signature is already stored.) -Email the signed report, or print it on-site to a Bluetooth printer. EZFire Records Mobile Inspections for Tablets is: -Easy to Learn and Use: Intuitive navigation and built-in inspections workflow present the user with the next appropriate screen, making EZFire Records Mobile Inspections easy to learn and use. -Secure: Secure login and data encryption protects property and owner information from unauthorized access if the tablet is lost or stolen. -More Efficient: With the map interface, your inspectors will make a logical and fast progression from one inspection to the next. The Mobile Inspections for Tablets solution will work only with Enterprise RMS edition which has license for Inspection through remote services. During inspection, fire fighters can pin the location of the building/hydrant to store the location data. This uses the GPS in the device. Disclaimer: "Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life." Please Note: • If your tablet is upgraded to Fire Mobile 4.1 and you are not running the latest Fire RMS 2016 R2, your Fire Mobile App will not work. • Be sure to upload all completed inspections from the device before upgrading the app.
InspectNow
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InspectNow is your go-to app for seamless inspection audit activities, whether you’re using standard templates or creating your own custom ones. Designed to empower you from start to finish, InspectNow simplifies everything from template creation to comprehensive inspection reporting—all from your mobile device. Key Features: • Offline Access: Perform inspections anywhere, even without internet. • Custom Templates: Create, clone, edit, and manage templates with ease. • Inspection Management: Initiate, edit, and complete inspections efficiently. • Data Sync: Sync all your data effortlessly with the server. • Detailed Reports: Generate, view, and send professional inspection reports instantly. • Corrective Actions: Address issues by creating corrective actions directly from inspection items or questions. • Visual Documentation: Capture photos, add text, and annotate to highlight issues or direct attention to key points. • Industry-Standard Templates: Use ready-to-go templates designed by industry experts. • Section Grouping: Organize inspection items into sections for more streamlined workflows. • Inspection Summary: Add summaries to provide a final verdict on inspections. • Cloud Backup: Automatic cloud backup ensures your data is safe and accessible. • Collaborative Workspaces: Organizations can easily add users to collaborate in a unified space. • Unlimited Data & Storage: No limits on the number of inspections or templates you create. • Diverse Report Formats: Access and download various report formats through our web interface. InspectNow isn’t just about inspections—it’s about collecting actionable data, empowering decision-making, and delivering results. Whether you’re in the field or in the office, InspectNow ensures your inspections are fast, efficient, and thoroughly documented.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: InspectNow at every 2 months against Fire Mobile's every 4 months. InspectNow also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Fire Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.1 vs 11.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Fire Mobile ships an update every 4 months, InspectNow every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fire Mobile | InspectNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHENOSA SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Brute Squad Services |
In-app purchases
Fire Mobile
No in-app purchases
InspectNow
No in-app purchases
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