Build Method App vs OctanePM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Build Method App
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Our messaging, building, and remodeling app is designed to enable seamless communication throughout the construction process, whether you are home owner looking to hire a new contractor or a professional that would like to communicate better with your employees and sub-contractors, and have access to build and design project tools in one place then the Buildshop app is for you. You can choose from millions of design ideas, millions of pros to network with, and all of the management tools you will need for a successful project. We have a free version tailored for home owners and a light version for contractors; we also have a full professional version that will help pros with all of the construction process, Schedule, budget, expenses, mileage log invoicing and more... Timesheet feature requires continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Get the app today and Start Building!
OctanePM
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OctanePM - Construction Project Management System
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OctanePM at every 5 days against Build Method App's every 21 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Build Method App ships an update every 21 months, OctanePM every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Build Method App | OctanePM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Buildshop, Inc. | Audio-Forms, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Build Method App
No in-app purchases
OctanePM
No in-app purchases
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