Comparison

PunchList vs BluePunch

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

Head to head
About

PunchList

This app provides pre-made checklists and step-by-step guidance for SharePoint administrators to track update activities. It helps estimate project duration and cost, and can be adapted for any web application update process.

Highlights
  • Pre-created SharePoint update checklists
  • Step-by-step activity guidance
  • Project duration and cost estimation
  • Customizable categories and tasks
  • Offline functionality
  • CSV export for sharing
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PunchList provides pre-created checklist for helping SharePoint admins track activities for applying updates to the SharePoint farm. Not only it provides step-by-step information on what needs to be done but also the order in which they are executed. Additionally, it can be used to find the duration and the cost of the project. Although it is developed for SharePoint but similar process can be followed for applying updates to any web application. As any SharePoint admin would attest, applying patches and cumulative updates to SharePoint farm is a daunting task. Mistakes can be costly in terms of time and data loss. That is why it is very important to have a complete understanding of the entire process. To find all the relevant information one would have to spent considerable amount of time researching and digging through TechNet articles and blogs. This is where PunchList comes to the rescue. The information in this app is backed by years of experience on the platform, lessons learned, and proven methodology. The app starts with a simple registration form, requiring only email address and password. Once user logs-in, they are presented with ‘New Project’ link on top right side or they can access their previous projects. On ‘New Project’ screen, user can enter project name, due date, and set reminder. The next screen will present 3 categories; pre-installation, installation, and post-installation. New categories and tasks can be added by selecting ‘Add New Category’ or ‘Add New Task’ button on top right side. In case existing categories and tasks are not needed, they can be deleted by left swipe. Upon clicking each category, user can view all the tasks under that category. For each task, user can select start time when the activity starts and select end time when activity finishes. This will provide meaningful data in planning production deployment/outage. For some tasks, estimated duration is included under ‘Notes’. They can also provide cost information. Once the project is started, user can select ‘Show Progress’ button which will take them to ‘Summary’ screen listing the tasks that are completed along with duration and cost. They can either press ‘Back’ button which will take them to ‘Categories’ screen or select ‘Finish’ which will mark the project as ‘Completed’. On Summary screen, user can click on ‘Export’ link on top right side which allows for multiple ways to share the information including emailing CSV attachment. PunchList app can also function in offline mode.

About

BluePunch

This app allows users to document project details directly on plans, measure areas with precision, and export comprehensive punch lists. It aims to improve communication and accountability on job sites by providing clear, detailed documentation.

Highlights
  • Pin punch items on plans with photos and notes
  • Measure areas and distances with precision
  • Annotate plans for RFIs and revisions
  • Manage and filter entries by trade or label
  • Import multi-page PDF plans
  • Export professional PDF punch lists
  • 100% offline functionality
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Do you rent your tape measure? Do you lease your level? Your tools are yours. BluePunch is no different. Download one time and it rides in your pocket to every job, every walkthrough, every final punch. No monthly bill. No login. No expiration date. BluePunch lets you pin punch items directly on the plan, measure areas with precision, enter notes, and export it all so the person doing the work sees exactly what you see. No detail lost. No room for interpretation. It raises the bar for everyone on the project. When every item is documented on the plan with photos and notes, there's no hiding. No more "I didn't know about that" or "nobody told me." It's all right there. Trades want to work with contractors who can effectively deploy their team and minimize return trips. When your punch list is clear, detailed, and on the plan, your subs get it right the first time. Built by a project manager, on the jobsite, for the jobsite. FEATURES: • Drop numbered punch items directly on plans with photos, notes, and trade assignments • Calibrate your scale and measure areas, linear distances, and counts with a precision crosshair • Cloud annotations for architect RFIs and revision notes • Manage all entries in one sheet, filtered by page, trade, or label with color coding • Import multi-page PDF plans with smooth zoom, pan, and folder organization • Export professional PDF punch lists and takeoffs with marked-up plans, summary tables, and your company logo. Export by trade or all items. • Works 100% offline. No accounts, no cloud, no data collection.

Screenshots

PunchList4 screens
BluePunch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BluePunch at 9 against PunchList's 2. PunchList's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PunchList against 5.0 for BluePunch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PunchList versus BluePunch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunchListBluePunch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZillPoint Solutions, LLCDavid Tyer

Customer experience

PunchList

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BluePunch

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PunchList

No in-app purchases

None

BluePunch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PunchList free?
PunchList is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluePunch free?
BluePunch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PunchList or BluePunch?
PunchList and BluePunch are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 9 ratings respectively.

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