Two different tools for two different jobs. Here's exactly how they differ, so you can pick the one built for what you actually do.
Site Audit Pro is a well-established, list-based inspection tool built for contractor crews auditing many client sites, backed by a cloud subscription. PocketHQ takes a different approach entirely: it's a map-first field journal built for the person who manages one property — their own farm, ranch, estate, or facility — with GPS photo markers on satellite imagery, named land zones, and a one-time price instead of a subscription. Neither tool is "better" in the abstract; they're built for different people. The table below lays out the differences plainly.
| PocketHQ | Site Audit Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | One person managing one property | Inspection crews across client sites |
| Organizing model | Satellite map with GPS markers and named zones | Projects with issue lists |
| Pricing | $9.99 one-time | Free tier + cloud subscription |
| Account required | None | Cloud account for sync features |
| Offline | Full app + built-in offline map | Varies by feature |
| Reports | 3 PDF formats, zone-scoped | 8 customizable designs, PDF/CSV |
| Data location | On device only, zero collection | Cloud storage available |
| Best if | You own or manage the land you're documenting | You audit other people's sites for a living |
To be fair to Site Audit Pro: if you're running inspection crews across dozens of client sites and need team accounts, cloud sync, and customizable report templates, it's an excellent, mature product for that job — that's genuinely not what PocketHQ is trying to be. PocketHQ exists for the narrower, different case of one owner documenting one property, with no interest in cloud accounts, subscriptions, or team features. If that's you, PocketHQ fits. If you're auditing sites you don't own, Site Audit Pro is the better call.