Comparison

InstallationPro vs PlanToBuild

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

Head to head
About

InstallationPro

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Maximize Your Efficiency in Assembly Work: - All your tasks at a glance: Receive your tasks directly on your smartphone – always up-to-date and easily accessible. - Seamless navigation: Integrated navigation features help you reach your next assignment quickly and stress-free. - Digital status updates: Send progress updates to your client conveniently and paper-free. - Instant access to manuals: View detailed assembly instructions directly within the app – anytime, anywhere. - Comprehensive documentation: Record your work with photos, interactive multiple-choice questions, and descriptive text fields. - Innovative window scanning: Use your device’s NFC antenna to scan windows quickly and accurately.

About

PlanToBuild

Streamline construction projects with this mobile app, offering task management, contact organization, and real-time data exchange. It connects your desktop application to your mobile devices, ensuring seamless communication and access to project files from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Task assignment and tracking
  • Contact management
  • Offline access to project data
  • Real-time mobile notifications
  • Defect management and tagging
  • On-the-go file storage and upload
Features
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PlanToBuild is a project management software aimed at fabricators for simple and clearly organized project management, with direct communication between all the key players involved. The software covers all the areas responsible for the project and allows for digital networking and direct communication with everyone involved in the project. The result is a smooth exchange of data with information being provided in real time that is perfectly tailored to all those involved in the construction industry. The mobile app links your desktop application with your mobile devices for free when you have an account with PlanToBuild. When you upgrade your account online, you will have more features available within your mobile app. The app is available in English and German. For the full experience, allow access to your Camera, Photo Library, Files, and accept Notifications. PlanToBuild Features: Task Management *Assign To Dos to members of your project to improve productivity *Add due dates and status’ the way you see fit *Attach files from your device or from PlanToBuild *Give your projects the power they need to cross the finish line *View upcoming tasks in a calendar to best plan out every day *Filter your To Dos for overdue tasks Contact Management *Get in touch with everyone on your project anywhere you are *Tap the search field to find contacts faster Offline Mode *Access all your information at any time *Create information wherever you are and sync it back to your desktop Mobile Notifications *Link your desktop notifications to your phone *Smart reminders give you information on what is due each day Defect Management *Access your drawings on the go and tag defects that have arisen *Link the defects to elements File Storage *View project files from anywhere, at any time *Upload photos, videos, or other files to PlanToBuild on the go This App has been designed and developed by people working in the construction industry for over 20 years. By taking feedback from project managers, site and field workers, shop managers, consultants, and others in the industry, we have been able to tailor the app to meet their needs. Your feedback, comments, reviews, and ideas help us improve our system and create a more standardized workflow.

Screenshots

InstallationPro3 screens
PlanToBuild4 screens

Verdict

The call

InstallationPro and PlanToBuild are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstallationPro ships an update every 4 weeks, PlanToBuild every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
InstallationPro versus PlanToBuild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstallationProPlanToBuild
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Building Solutions GmbHPlanToBuild GmbH

In-app purchases

None

InstallationPro

No in-app purchases

None

PlanToBuild

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstallationPro free?
InstallationPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlanToBuild free?
PlanToBuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InstallationPro or PlanToBuild have ads?
Neither InstallationPro nor PlanToBuild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstallationPro or PlanToBuild?
InstallationPro ships an update every 4 weeks, and PlanToBuild every 5 weeks. Most recently, InstallationPro was updated on October 2, 2026 and PlanToBuild on October 7, 2026.

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