Comparison

Mobile Inspection vs MaintainX

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable checklists
  • Mobile data capture
  • Image and text input
  • Scored and ranked checklists
  • Enterprise-level reporting
  • API integration
Features
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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.

About

MaintainX

This app provides a comprehensive solution for maintenance management and work order tracking, designed for field technicians and managers. It simplifies task assignment, asset information access via QR codes, and safety inspections, while also offering inventory management capabilities.

Highlights
  • Work order creation, assignment, and tracking
  • Mobile work order completion with photos and voice notes
  • Offline mode for technicians
  • QR code asset scanning for instant information
  • Streamlined safety inspections
  • Inventory and asset management
  • ERP system integration
Features
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Intelligent maintenance and asset management that increases equipment uptime, reduces maintenance and parts costs, and improves frontline productivity. Used by 14,000+ customers and downloaded over 1 million times, MaintainX is built for the people who keep physical operations running: maintenance managers, technicians, and operators across asset-intensive industries. What you get with MaintainX: - One platform for maintenance, repair, and operations. Manage work orders, assets, parts, and purchase orders in one place, with real-time insights that flag problems before they cause or extend downtime. - A mobile app for the field. Schedule and track work from anywhere. Scan a QR code to get an asset’s maintenance history, open work orders, and safety protocols. Let technicians take photos, record voice notes, and keep working even offline. - Streamlined checklists and safety inspections. Every inspection is time-stamped and logged automatically. Step-by-step procedures make sure work is completed the same way, every time. - Spare parts management and mobile purchase orders. View parts inventory across every site, get low stock alerts, and send purchase orders out with just a few taps. - Less admin, more wrench time. MaintainX AI turns your manuals, past work orders, and photos into searchable data. Technicians get real-time troubleshooting help, procedure guidance, and voice-based reporting on work orders. Companies using MaintainX as their CMMS have found: 32% reduction in unplanned downtime 49% improvement in on-time inspections 34% reduction in parts inventory costs Paper forms, excel sheets, and clunky software cost you time and money that you don't have. Try MaintainX for free today.

Screenshots

Mobile Inspection1 screens
MaintainX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MaintainX at 4.9 against Mobile Inspection's 4.4. MaintainX also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 7). Mobile Inspection's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MaintainX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MaintainX has 5.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Mobile Inspection's written reviews are positive against 92% of MaintainX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mobile Inspection ships an update fortnightly, MaintainX weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mobile Inspection versus MaintainX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMobile InspectionMaintainX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)4.9 (5.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews92.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75.6K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWentworth Inc.MAINTAINX INC.

Customer experience

Mobile Inspection

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

MaintainX

All ratings5,643 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive92.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative6.8%

Bugs and requests

Mobile Inspection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MaintainX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent performance across mobile and desktop
  • Issues with photo/attachment uploads and syncing
  • Glitches in work order status updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved barcode scanning and inventory management
  • Integration with accounting/ERP systems
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities
  • Customizable work order templates
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  • Ability to share work orders with team members

In-app purchases

None

Mobile Inspection

No in-app purchases

None

MaintainX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mobile Inspection free?
Mobile Inspection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MaintainX free?
MaintainX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mobile Inspection or MaintainX?
MaintainX is rated higher. Mobile Inspection averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MaintainX averages 4.9 from 5.6K ratings.
Do Mobile Inspection or MaintainX have ads?
Neither Mobile Inspection nor MaintainX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mobile Inspection or MaintainX?
Mobile Inspection ships an update fortnightly, and MaintainX weekly. Most recently, Mobile Inspection was updated on September 9, 2026 and MaintainX on September 25, 2026.

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