Comparison

Smartapp.com vs Need2Say

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

Head to head
About

Smartapp.com

This app enhances mobile jobsite usage for construction project management. It offers end-to-end automation, allowing users to plan, dispatch, track, and manage project files and data in real-time, even offline.

Highlights
  • ProjectCentral for consolidated project access
  • Real-time Plan Boards and CPM Schedules
  • One-click auto-dispatch to field crews
  • Centralized project file management (CAD, PDF, BIM)
  • SmartPIN for jobsite data collection (RFIs, Punchlists)
  • Offline editing and automatic syncing
  • GPS and BLE spatial data capture
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For Smartapp.com PLANNER™, FIELD™, SAFETY™ or ONE™ Project users this app provides the best possible mobile experience on your iOS device. Enhanced for mobile device jobsite usage with all the power at your fingertips for complete end-to-end automation of the entire construction project lifecycle. With this app, you can: • Access all your Projects from one central hub (ProjectCentral). Easily access from ProjectCentral every Smartapp Project that you have own or are invited to see will be there automatically, and any updates will happen on their own. • Plan. Dispatch. Track. Create and update Plan Boards and CPM Schedules from a multi-party real time interface on your Tablet devices. One Click Auto-Dispatch of work to your field crews and contractors. Get real-time updates from the field on mobile phones or tablets from an easy to use personalized work burndown list back into your Boards & CPM schedules. • Centralized Project Team DRIVE. Upload, view, create and markup from your mobile device in a real-time multi party, multi tab Sketching interface all your critical project files such as CAD Drawings, PDF’s, Photos, Videos, BIM models, Schedules and more online or offline. • SmartPIN items. Create, Track and /or Pin directly onto drawings or from your app key Jobsite data collection forms such as RFIs, Punchlists, Submittals, Inspections, in Real-time with other project team members. • Create & edit items even while offline. With AnyConnect, your mobile device detects your connectivity status at all times. When offline, it allows you full capabilities and stores any items you create or update. Once you’re back online, that data gets synced automatically. • Spatially capture items with GPS & BLE. Leverage the power of your mobile devices GPS & BLE features to easily capture and attach locational information to items outdoor or indoor for real-time tracking and locating on many different spatial views including built-in map views, 2D Floor Plans, and even IFC BIM models. If you want to get the most out of your Smartapp PLANNER™, FIELD™ or PRO™ projects, download this mobile app today.

About

Need2Say

This B2B platform enhances communication and compliance for construction teams. It offers multilingual chat, task management, digital signatures, and training assignments. Admins can manage workspaces and access advanced features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Multilingual AI Chat
  • Announcements & Tasks
  • Digital Signatures
  • Training Assignment & Tracking
  • Safety & Compliance Guidance
  • Workspace Management
Features
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Need2Say is a B2B workforce communication and compliance platform for the construction industry. Who can use it • Most users (workers/members) access Need2Say through an employer-provided account and use the app as part of their company’s workspace. • No subscription is required for Members invited to an employer workspace. • If you do not have an employer-provided account, an in-app subscription is required to create and manage a workspace as an Admin. Feature availability depends on your role (Member vs Admin). Within a company workspace, available features may include (some admin/management features require an Admin subscription): Multilingual Chat (Members & Admins) AI-powered chat that helps teams communicate across languages. Announcements & Tasks (Admin tools; viewable by Members) Publish important notices and assign tasks to keep teams aligned. Digital Signatures (Workspace feature; Admin setup may be required) Electronic signing of documents (e.g., orientation forms). Training Assignment (Admin setup; Members confirm completion) Assign training and track completion. Toolbox (Members & Admins) Access safety and compliance guidance in plain language. Subscription (Need2Say PLUS) Need2Say PLUS is an auto-renewable subscription for Workspace Admins. Subscription options: • Monthly plan (N2SP0001): auto-renews every month at US$9.00 • Yearly plan (N2SP0002): auto-renews every 12 months at US$96.00 (Prices may vary by region.) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.need2say.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.need2say.com/terms-of-service/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: say@need2say.com

Screenshots

Smartapp.com4 screens
Need2Say4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smartapp.com and Need2Say both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Need2Say's written reviews are positive against 0% of Smartapp.com's. Smartapp.com's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Need2Say sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Smartapp.com asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Smartapp.com against 4.4 for Need2Say. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Smartapp.com's written reviews are positive against 67% of Need2Say's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smartapp.com ships an update monthly, Need2Say fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartapp.com versus Need2Say: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartapp.comNeed2Say
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size214 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartapp.com, Inc.Need2Say LLC

Customer experience

Smartapp.com

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Need2Say

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Smartapp.com

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Need2Say

Subscriptions2
  • Need2Say PLɅS Monthly$9.001 Month
  • Need2Say PLɅS Annually$96.001 Year

Questions

Is Smartapp.com free?
Smartapp.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Need2Say free?
Need2Say is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smartapp.com or Need2Say?
Need2Say is rated higher. Smartapp.com averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Need2Say averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Smartapp.com or Need2Say have ads?
Neither Smartapp.com nor Need2Say shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartapp.com or Need2Say?
Smartapp.com ships an update monthly, and Need2Say fortnightly. Most recently, Smartapp.com was updated on October 3, 2026 and Need2Say on September 25, 2026.

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