Comparison

Contractor Foreman vs AddWork

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Contractor Foreman

This app streamlines jobsite project management for contractors with over 35 powerful features. It offers unlimited projects, time tracking with GPS, estimating, client portals, and accounting integration. Designed for ease of use, it provides free training and support.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Projects
  • Time Cards with GPS
  • Estimating
  • Client Portal
  • Daily Logs
  • Accounting Integration
  • Scheduling with Gantt
Features
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Contractor Foreman is a construction management platform used by companies to manage projects, teams, and daily operations from a single place; on phone, tablet, or computer, with no software to install. This application is intended exclusively for registered Contractor Foreman business customers. Access is restricted to authorized users whose accounts are created and managed by their organization through an external admin panel. Individual users cannot create accounts or access services without authorization from a registered organization. Features include: Project Management, Time Cards with GPS and Geolocation, Estimating, Client Portal, Daily Logs, Accounting Integrations with QuickBooks, Expense Tracking, Customer and Vendor Directories, Bid Management and Invitations, Scheduling with Gantt and CPM Views, Bills and Purchase Orders, Service Tickets, File Management, Reporting, Task Lists, Notes, Work Orders, Safety Meetings, Change Orders, Calendar Integrations with Google and Outlook, Project and Team Chat, Audit Logs, Vehicle and Equipment Logs, Checklists, Forms, Punch Lists, Inspections, Subcontracts, Opportunities, Correspondence, Submittals, Employee Write-Ups, and Incident Tracking with OSHA 300 Logs. This application is designed for organizations using Contractor Foreman and their authorized users. Accounts are created and managed by each organization, and access is granted to users with valid login credentials. Training and support resources are available, with regular product updates.

About

AddWork

Streamline your contracting business with this app for creating and managing estimates and change orders. It allows for instant client approvals via email or SMS, branded PDF generation, and AI-powered translation between English and Spanish. Track all your projects efficiently and professionally.

Highlights
  • Create and manage estimates
  • Generate branded PDF change orders
  • Instant client approvals via email/SMS
  • AI-powered English-Spanish translation
  • Track projects by client or job site
  • Free client portal with no login
Features
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The AddWork App makes it easy for contractors, home builders, and subcontractors to create and manage estimates and change orders—fast. Add line-item costs, attach photos, and generate a branded PDF in seconds. Send it via email or SMS for instant, legally compliant client approval. Track everything by client, job site, or status. No signature software needed, and clients get a free portal with zero logins or fees. AddWork’s AI-powered translation bridges the gap between English and Spanish speakers. Estimates sent in one language are automatically translated for the recipient—no miscommunication, no delays, just clarity. More language support is on the way. It’s free to try for 14 days. After that, just $9.99/month for unlimited use and we won't be hiding or trapping your data. Add team members for even less. Built by construction pros for real job sites, AddWork is designed to be so intuitive, even your 70-year-old crew member who hates smartphones can use it with zero training. Whether you're managing a remodel, a new build, or a quick change order, AddWork gets you faster approvals and eliminates lost paperwork. Your clients get a free portal—they never have to sign in or pay, they can just click the received email with your branded pdf to approve your request. In addition to instant, no-login client approvals, they can even attach notes or login for free to see all estimates and status updates. We've made the entire journey seamless. For Subcontractors & Home Builders: •Adjust and lock in estimates on the spot •Get approvals via email or SMS with one click •Track requests with smart sorting and search •Attach photos, translate from English-to-Spanish instantly or vice versa •Use saved line-items for faster field estimating •One click turns your estimate into a branded pdf •Request utilization by your subs to never have confusion around responsibilities and payment What matters most: •Stay organized – no lost work •Reduce confusion – keep everything in one place •Translate perfectly - break language barriers •Look professional, brand every estimate •All for less than the cost of a beer a month Add Work, Not Worries Enjoying the AddWork App? Leave us a rating and review below. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Contractor Foreman4 screens
AddWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contractor Foreman at none against AddWork's 4. Contractor Foreman also leads on ratings volume (548 vs 9). AddWork's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AddWork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Contractor Foreman asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AddWork holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contractor Foreman has 548 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Contractor Foreman's written reviews are positive against 100% of AddWork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contractor Foreman ships an update every 5 weeks, AddWork every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Contractor Foreman versus AddWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractor ForemanAddWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (548 ratings)4.6 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings548 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConstruction Contractor Services, LLCAddWork

Customer experience

Contractor Foreman

All ratings548 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.9%

AddWork

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Contractor Foreman

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inconsistent data sync between mobile and web
  • Scheduling and calendar features not always reliable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrated payment processing
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Improved lead tracking and CRM capabilities
  • Seamless QuickBooks integration
  • Offline mode for remote work

AddWork

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Contractor Foreman

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AddWork

Subscriptions4
  • AddWork Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro + Starter$19.991 Month
  • Pro + Team$29.991 Month
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  • Pro + Org$49.991 Month

Questions

Is Contractor Foreman free?
Contractor Foreman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AddWork free?
AddWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contractor Foreman or AddWork?
AddWork is rated higher. Contractor Foreman averages 4.3 out of 5 from 548 ratings, while AddWork averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Contractor Foreman or AddWork have ads?
Neither Contractor Foreman nor AddWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contractor Foreman or AddWork?
Contractor Foreman ships an update every 5 weeks, and AddWork every 2 weeks. Most recently, Contractor Foreman was updated on October 12, 2026 and AddWork on September 17, 2026.

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