Zutec Field vs DFM CDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Zutec Field
Capture inspection, defect, and commissioning data in real-time onsite with online and offline modes. Eliminate paper trails and delays by syncing data to a secure online database for instant analysis and reporting.
- Online & offline data collection
- Capture multiple images per item
- Barcode, QR code, and RFID scanning
- Review and approval workflows
- Online dashboards and reports
- Eliminates paper trails
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Zutec Field provides a simple, flexible way to collect or review data onsite which can later be synced to our secure online database. Key Features Add data onsite β online & offline modes Capture your inspection, defect, snagging and commissioning data in real time Capture multiple images for each item Set a review and approve status to continue the workflow Eliminates the need for multiple entries of data Retrieve information by scanning barcodes, QR codes or RFID tags Online dashboards and analytical reports give instant snapshots of progress and allows for trending and analysis Eliminates paper trails and unnecessary delays Giving everyone visibility can dramatically reduce turnaround times Progress reports ensures key milestones are met and the relevant information is completed in order Zutec Field is a satellite app for the Zutec web application, which offers the following solutions to construction projects worldwide: BIM β Building Information Management O&M Information Project Handover Facilities Management Energy & Sustainability
DFM CDE
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Cloud based InControl CDE is accessible wherever your work takes you. You can even search and list the documents without first downloading the entire file. If you canβt access the web, you still can access InControl CDE. Everyone is working on the latest version of the file, without e-mailing large attachments to colleagues and peers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Zutec Field at every 4 weeks against DFM CDE's every 4 months. DFM CDE's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zutec Field ships an update every 4 weeks, DFM CDE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zutec Field | DFM CDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 8.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ZUTEC INC. (IRELAND) LTD | Digital Facilities Management Ltd |
In-app purchases
Zutec Field
No in-app purchases
DFM CDE
No in-app purchases









