Not as good as Bluebeam revu the older version of this app.
It seems the only way to edit drawings is to be in a session. The older version I could open pdf files and edit. That makes this app totally useless unless you use it with a subscription. Please change this!!!
Response from developer
Hi lepa2500. Try the new Bluebeam iOS app, also known as Bluebeam Cloud. You’ll be able to edit drawings in Sessions, check in new Studio Project file revisions, or edit your own personal files. You can do all of this without a subscription today. Vu for iPad and Revu for iPad will be retired in the coming weeks due to outdated technology. Thanks for the feedback.
Not worth downloading
I spent 25 minutes trying to figure out how to access my files that are stored on my iPad and iCloud account. I couldn’t access my files. If it’s this hard to add files, I don’t want it.
I deleted it already.
I deleted it already.
Bad
If I could give negative stars I would. This is not good (garbage).
Abandoned software?
Hasn’t been updated to modern iPad resolution so it doesn’t match newer screens. Hard to navigate when things don’t fit on the screens. Given the lack care building the app this shouldn’t be a paid app.
Frequent crashes and memory issues
The app is not capable of handling typical drawing sets and suffers from constant memory issues and software crashes.
It doesn’t work.
I’m serious. It just doesn’t work. Connect to bluebeam server, then ten seconds later it disconnects because “connection lost”. Can’t even download one pdf. Before you ask, I’m on fiber with 170mbit download.
Works for me
I use this free app in conjunction with the extreme version for desktop as a heavy civil PM. I haven’t had any problems with the app for the last 5 years, but that’s just me. All I use (or need) is the search, bookmarks, page view, and the ability to see my desktop markups. Saves me from carrying 7 sets of plans and specs everywhere everyday. I wish I could sync with the desktop app instead of having to use the cable and overwrite the files manually, but oh well. Seems like every other app or program we use requires a super secret propriety account annual subscription needing internet and IT everywhere you go… I’m glad this app just flat out works.
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Needs Updating
Works fine for viewing PDF’s but the interface is really clunky and looks like it was made for the first iPhone with its old icons. A major overhaul would be much appreciated, I’m sure they would get a lot more users.
Not as bad as everyone says - still needs a lot of improvement
This app works pretty okay, in terms of making light markups on iPad. That being said i think it needs some basic overhauls. Firstly, there’s no way to create a new blank PDF document this would be incredibly handy for making a simple sketch, but is completely absent. Secondly, going off my first comment there’s no way to add to or modify session/ project documents it appears you can only contribute via markups. Thirdly, the Apple Pencil double touch settings don’t appear to work and there’s no setting to incorporate it, and the markup tools need more of the desktop support/ functionality like editing text & other document editing features available on desktop. I think if these could be incorporated into this app it would be significantly better app in terms of usability and functionality.
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Don’t waste your time
This app does not recognise the password attached to the account it also not syncing up with studio is very problematic. Don’t go near this app
To help, Support is basically non-existent as a very poor service
To help, Support is basically non-existent as a very poor service
Vaporware at this Point
It is no longer being updated or supported by Bluebeam. Doesn’t offer access to many of iOS new features and still runs like it’s on a early 2010s iPad.
Useless from the start
Can’t even open a pdf from iPad itself. Useless from the start.
2022 memory issues
I see people have been reporting memory issues for years and I’m just here to say that in late 2022 the app still has frequent crashes due to “low memory”.
Outdated
Super convenient, but only 2 stars due to the app being outdated. Doesn’t fit the full screen if the newer iPad generations. Inconvenient for use on site when reviewing plans.
Outdated, incompatible with new iPad gesture control
Application interface interferes with modern iPadOS gestures. There is a grab bar in the Revu app which requires dragging up from the bottom. Attempting to do so is futile as iPadOS has priority and will minimize the app instead.
Strongly Dislike App
When using this strongly disliked app everyday for work to make a living, it crashes and tells me that I don’t have enough memory as well. Which is not the case because I have plenty. Gets very discouraging to use because I know in a matter of minutes that I will have to do everything all over again and again and again and again. Take the time to read our reviews and make your product / app better because guys like me use this app daily to make a living and you are making it difficult to do so.
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Crash
Crashed about 3times shortly after saying it’s taking up too much memory. Fine otherwise
Useless
I’m a designer at an architecture firm. This app is useless. I cannot upload drawings from the files I save on my iPad from my emails, I must upload them from my computer first, which defeats the purpose of having a floor plan markup app.. I might as well do it in the computer if I must go through an extra hoop to get the drawings on the app to mark up. Bluebeam on the cpu is gods gift, but this app is nowhere close.
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Super Glitchy
Crashes constantly and has responsiveness issues when trying to use with Studio. Would love to use Bluebeam on my iPad more, but have had to retreat to my Windows laptop for reliable Bluebeam.
Update is needed
Works relatively well but slow and doesn’t scale to fit the iPad Pro 12.9” screen.
