# ScanSeries

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id672855505](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id672855505)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id672855505`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BuildingReports.com, Inc
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (48 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.41.9
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-08
- **First published:** 2013-12-15
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scanseries/id672855505)
- **Website:** [http://www.buildingreports.com](http://www.buildingreports.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www2.buildingreports.com/privacy-policy.html](http://www2.buildingreports.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

BuildingReports’ mobile and online inspection reporting tools enable inspectors to quickly gather data on fire and life safety devices to ensure they are working properly and meet code requirements, or identify actions needed to meet compliance through easily verifiable inspection reports. BuildingReports has the solutions, inspected device data and the qualified network to cement its reputation as the most trusted name in compliance reporting.

*Note: This application is for customers who use the BuildingReports Web-based inspection reporting system only. It is an all-in-one application and contains: FireScan, SafetyScan, SprinklerScan, SuppressionScan, SecurityScan, and HVACScan. The app is supported on iPhone 4S (or newer) and iPod Touch 5th Gen. (or newer) devices.

## Rankings

- #191,566 — Overall

## Review summary

ScanSeries is praised for being user-friendly with strong barcode and QR code features, cloud-backed reporting, and solid support that boosts field productivity. However, users repeatedly report crashes and instability, the removal of upside-down barcode scanning, camera issues on iOS, post-update slowdowns, and missing bulk editing capabilities. These drawbacks reduce efficiency for large inspections despite strong core functionality and compliance-oriented reporting.

### Pros

- User-friendly and easy to learn, helping field inspections run smoothly.
- Powerful barcode scanning that ensures every device is tracked and provides detailed device information.
- QR code integration reduces paperwork and makes it easier to share inspection history with customers and the fire department.
- Cloud-enabled reporting that meets NFPA, Joint Commission, and other standards.
- Strong support and productivity gains in the field.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability across updates.
- Removal of upside-down barcode scanning and continued frustration with scanning in that orientation.
- Camera-related issues on iOS, including access problems, focusing difficulties, audio glitches, and freezes when using the scan button.
- Performance slowdowns and glitches after updates.
- Lack of bulk editing/deleting across multiple records and other workflow enhancements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id672855505)