Buildup vs HoloBuilder JWA EU Version
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buildup
This app streamlines construction project management by simplifying task tracking, punch lists, and inspections. It enhances team collaboration, improves product quality, and reduces project timelines through real-time updates and integrated communication tools.
- Task and punch list management with checklists
- Issue tracking with photos and history
- Real-time project progress reporting
- Subcontractor sequencing for task resolution
- Instant notifications for project updates
- In-app messaging and cloud-saved communication
- Blueprint and floor plan annotation
- Automatic translation for multilingual communication
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Used by owners/developers/consultants, general contractors and subcontractors, Buildup is an extremely easy-to-use task management, punch list and inspection software that helps improve product quality, reduce costs and shorten timelines. Buildup allows users to easily collaborate to document, track and complete tasks so that everyone is on the same page at the same time. Buildup simplifies and enhances the task management, inspection and punch list process by providing project teams with integrated access and the management tools they require, directly onto their smartphone or tablet. Using Buildup allows all those involved (field managers, subcontractors and project executives) to easily collaborate to track their tasks, report and manage issues and observations, view progress in real time, and much more - all within the Buildup app! Buildup's main features include: Tasks: Offers the ability to carry out the tasks and punch lists through easy-to-use checklists that include pass/fail tests, relevant photos, additional texts, dates and signatures. Punch Lists: Buildup offers a super easy to use issue tracking/punch list that takes 5-10 seconds to log, manage and track to completion. Every issue logged includes all the relevant data, including photos of before/after, assigned subcontractor, and the history of the issue. Advanced Reporting: Real time reports are available to all relevant users, detailing both how the project has progressed and its current status. These detailed reports allow the analysis of issues that may be holding up project progress, and present information on issues to whatever level of detail desired. Sequencing: With the sequencing feature, project managers, superintendents and QC Managers can now add all the subcontractors needed to resolve a task at once without having to micro-manage the process. Notifications: Real time notifications allow increase in productivity and project development by directly notifying team members about time-sensitive project updates, allowing them to solve problems more quickly than before. In-App Messaging: An enhanced messaging boards ensures authorized team members are able to communicate with each other regarding either the entire project, or any specific unit. All such communication is documented and saved in the cloud for any needed access or auditing you may require to help keep your project on track. Blueprints and Floor Plans: It is easy to upload documents, annotate over any uploaded PDF or photo, and share with any members of the team. Automatic Translation into Other Languages: Buildup makes it so easy to communicate with each other, with its automatic translation into other languages, such as Spanish to English and vice versa. Issues are automatically translated which leaves no room for second-guessing. Procore Integration: Buildup’s integration with Procore automatically syncs project and personnel information already set up in Procore to be instantly used by Buildup’s Issue Management System throughout the lifetime of your project. Avoid the headaches of double data entry and get up and running with your project structure in a few seconds vs. days with synced accuracy.
HoloBuilder JWA EU Version
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(The european HoloBuilder Project Capture App is meant for users who want to keep their data in Europe. You cant mix accounts from the EU version and the normal .com version! ) Easily create a 360° progress documentation of your construction site with the HoloBuilder EU Project Capture App and your 360° camera. Share the progress with all stakeholders and take care of the security of your data with access management. Starting your 360° documentation with the this app is as easy as it could be: 1. Connect your 360 camera (e.g. Ricoh Theta V, Theta S/SC, Gear 360 (2016), LG 360 cam, iris360, ...) to your phone 2. Pick a sheet to place all 360° images on it 3. Tap your location on the sheet and a picture is automatically taken with the camera. It is stored on your phone and linked to this location. Repeat it while doing your job walk to capture the full project. The app automatically takes care of the rest by connecting your 360° images with your sheet, creating a virtual 360° tour and uploading it to your private HoloBuilder account. You can then watch, share and embed your 360° documentation. With HoloBuilder you can even enrich your project with more details like markups, notes, tasks, videos, additional images, PDFs or even 3D model overlays. HoloBuilder’s Construction Solution is the top software for your virtual site inspection and for creating a virtual punchlist. Your 360° documentation is the best way to keep track of the construction progress, to win more contracts and manage all construction sites online. We’re always happy to hear from you! If you have any questions, or want to provide feedback, just write us at support-eu@holobuilder.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HoloBuilder JWA EU Version at 12.0 against Buildup's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buildup | HoloBuilder JWA EU Version |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 327 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TCQS Applications LLC | bitstars GmbH |
In-app purchases
Buildup
No in-app purchases
HoloBuilder JWA EU Version
No in-app purchases
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