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A snag list app that builds the whole report for you
SnagPal is a free snag list app for iPhone and iPad. A snag list is your running record of defects in a property, and SnagPal keeps the whole thing in one place. Photograph each defect, annotate it, pin it on a floor plan and organise it by room, assignee and status, then export the lot as a branded PDF snag list report in a single tap. It all works fully offline, needs no account and keeps your data on your device.
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The basics
What is a snag list?
A short, plain-English primer before we get into how SnagPal builds one for you.
A snag list is the running record of defects, or snags, found in a property. A snag is any small fault or unfinished bit of work - a scuff on a door, a paint run, a gap in the sealant, a loose handle. The list captures what each one is, where it is, a photo, and whether it has been put right.
You will also see it called a snagging list in the UK, and a punch list in US and trade construction. They all mean the same thing: a list of outstanding items that need fixing before a property or job is signed off.
Most commonly a snag list is made on a new-build handover. The buyer, or a surveyor acting for them, walks the finished property and logs every defect so the developer can fix them within the snagging period. A clear, evidenced list is what makes those snags hard to brush off, which is why how you record it matters as much as what you find.
The short version
A snag list is a documented list of defects in a property, with a photo and location for each one. SnagPal is the tool that captures it and turns it into a report you can send.The workflow
How SnagPal builds your snag list
There is no setup and nothing to configure. Walk the property, capture as you go, and the report writes itself.
Capture each defect
Photograph the snag, give it a title, tag the room and set a status. Each one is added to the list as you walk the property.
Annotate and pin
Mark up the photo with arrows, circles and labels, then drop a pin on the floor plan so the location is obvious.
Organise by room, assignee and status
Group the list by room or by the trade responsible, and track each item as open, in progress or resolved.
Export the branded PDF
When the list is ready, export it as a clean, branded PDF snag list report in one tap, online or off, ready to send.
Step 1 - Capture
Add a defect to the list in seconds
A snag list starts with the snags. Walking a property you will spot dozens of small defects, and each one needs a photo and a note before you move on. If logging a single item is slow, building the list becomes the chore. SnagPal makes capture the fast part.
Photograph the defect, give it a short title, tag the room and set a status. That is one snag added to the list, and it takes seconds. You stay in front of the defect rather than fighting menus, so the list grows accurately as you walk.
- Photo, title, room and status in one quick flow
- No loading or syncing between snags
- The list builds itself as you walk the property
A new snag form showing a captured photo, a title of scuff on cabinet door, the room set to kitchen and the status set to open, with a save snag button.
Step 2 - Annotate
Mark up the photo so each snag is clear
A photo of a wall does not always make the problem obvious. Annotation removes the doubt for whoever reads the list later. Circle the exact spot, draw an arrow to it, or drop a short label so there is no question about what the defect is.
It happens on the device, in the app, with no third-party editor and no cloud round-trip. You annotate the moment you capture, while the detail is fresh, and the marked-up image goes straight into that item on the snag list.
- Arrows, circles and text labels over the photo
- Done in the app, not a separate editor
- Clearer items mean fewer queries back and forth
A photo being annotated in the app with a circle highlighting one area, an arrow pointing to another, and a small crack label, with annotation tools below.
Step 3 - Pin on the floor plan
Pin every snag to its place on the plan
Room names mean different things to different people, and a builder fixing items weeks later should not have to guess. Drop a pin on a floor-plan photo for each snag and location stops being a question. Anyone reading the list can see exactly where to go.
Add a plan by photographing it or importing the image, then place a numbered pin per snag. The pins carry through into the PDF, so the snag list you hand over comes with a visual map of the property.
- Numbered pins placed directly on a floor-plan image
- Removes any ambiguity about where each defect is
- Pins appear in the exported PDF snag list
A floor plan for Plot 14 with four numbered yellow pins placed in different rooms, captioned four snags pinned to this plan.
Step 4 - Organise
Organise the list by room, assignee and status
A flat list of forty snags is hard to act on. Group them by room and by the trade responsible and the same list becomes a plan of work. Give every snag a status - open, in progress or resolved - and you always know exactly what is outstanding.
That structure is what makes a re-inspection painless. Instead of re-reading the whole list, you work through what is still open, and the people fixing the snags each see only the items that are theirs.
- Group and filter by room or responsible trade
- Track every snag as open, in progress or resolved
- Turns a long list into a clear plan of action
A snag list for Plot 14 showing four items, each with a title, room and status: scuff on cabinet door in the kitchen marked open, paint runs on skirting in the hallway in progress, sealant gap around bath in the bathroom resolved, and a loose door handle in bedroom two open. A summary reads four snags, one resolved, one in progress, two open.
A branded snag list report PDF preview with your logo block, the property Plot 14, a date, and rows of snags with thumbnail photos, captioned page 1 of 6, beside an export PDF report button.
The output
What the snag list report looks like
The report is what people actually see, so it needs to look the part. SnagPal turns your list into a clean, professional PDF with your own logo and details, every photo, the annotations, the floor-plan pins and each snag's room, assignee and status, all laid out properly.
It is one tap. No spreadsheets, no copying photos into a document, no formatting late at night. That matters because the PDF is the bit that does the work for you: it is a clean, evidenced record you can send a developer, a client or a contractor, and it is far harder to dismiss than a few photos in a text message.
- Your logo and details on every report
- Photos, annotations, pins, room, assignee and status included
- One tap from a finished list to a shareable PDF
Start your snag list for free
Free on iPhone and iPad. No account, no subscription, no cloud. Your data stays on your device.
Built for iPhone and iPad
SnagPal is a native iOS app, so it runs the same on iPhone and iPad with no separate version to manage. A lot of people carry an iPhone around the property and switch to an iPad for annotating photos and placing floor-plan pins on the larger screen. There is no Android or web version - SnagPal is iOS only.
Free, with no catch
The whole snag list app is free. No account, no subscription, no in-app purchases and no per-report charge, with every feature and unlimited PDF exports included. Your data stays on your device rather than in the cloud. There is a fuller explanation on the free snagging app page.
Where to next
Keep exploring SnagPal
Dig into the features, see how it fits your situation, or read the plain-English guides.
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FAQ
Snag list app: your questions answered
What is a snag list?
A snag list is the running record of defects, or snags, found in a property. It typically captures what each defect is, where it is, a photo, and whether it has been fixed. On a new-build handover a buyer or inspector walks the property and logs every snag so the developer can put them right. SnagPal keeps that whole list in one place and turns it into a shareable report.
What is the difference between a snag list and a punch list?
They are the same thing under different names. Snag list and snagging list are the common UK terms, while punch list is the equivalent in US and trade construction settings. All three describe a list of outstanding defects that need fixing before a job or property is signed off. SnagPal works for either - you can read more on the punch list app page.
Can I export my snag list to PDF?
Yes. SnagPal exports your snag list as a branded PDF report in one tap. The report carries your own logo and details, every photo with its annotations, the floor-plan pins and each snag's room, assignee and status, laid out cleanly. It is the document you hand to a developer, send to a client or keep as your own record.
Does the snag list app work offline?
Yes. Building the list, annotating photos, pinning on the floor plan and exporting the PDF all run on the device with no signal needed. That is deliberate, because snagging often happens in new-build or empty properties where mobile signal is poor. You can work the whole property and export when you are done, online or not.
Is the snag list app free?
Yes. SnagPal is free to download and free to use, with no account, no subscription, no in-app purchases and no per-report charge. Every feature, including unlimited branded PDF exports, is included, and your data stays on your device. There is more detail on the free snagging app page.
Does it work on iPad as well as iPhone?
Yes. SnagPal is a native iOS app that runs on both iPhone and iPad. Many people prefer the larger iPad screen for annotating photos and placing floor-plan pins, while an iPhone is easy to carry around a property. There is no Android or web version.
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