Newforma Field Reports vs Propeller Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newforma Field Reports
This application allows architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to document field activities. It facilitates the creation and sharing of reports with stakeholders, streamlining project communication and record-keeping.
- Capture field activities
- Generate reports
- Share reports with stakeholders
- Document construction progress
- Project communication tool
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Architects, engineers, contractors and owners use Newforma Field Report App to capture all the field activities and to generate the report for sharing it with stake holders.
Propeller Mobile
This app provides field crews with a mobile 3D site inspection tool. It enables real-time navigation, site checks, and data capture to facilitate faster decision-making and keep projects on track.
- Live navigation
- 3D site mapping
- Media documentation
- Grade checking
- Cut-fill analysis
- Surface area measurement
- Stockpile volumes
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Propeller Mobile is a 3D site inspection app built to keep field crews connected, aligned, and in control. With your job site in your pocket, Propeller Mobile supports real-time navigation, site checks, and reality capture, empowering faster decisions and keeping projects on track. Propeller Mobile also works alongside your AeroPoint hardware, keeping your ground control workflow connected. More than just a map, Propeller Mobile connects every person on-site to the data they need - enabling teams to move faster, collaborate smarter, and drive results. Why Propeller Mobile? • Stay aligned, wherever you are: Turn your mobile device into a powerful site inspection tool to help you map your next move • Eliminate bottle necks: Verify, document, and adjust plans directly from the field to prevent delays and unnecessary office trips • Keep your projects on track: From live navigation to high-accuracy measurements, you’ll translate field data and designs into decisions Key features: • Live navigation: Instantly see your real-time position relative to designs and site features • 3D site mapping: Explore a digital twin of your site in 3D or 2D for informed decision-making • Media documentation: Pin images and 360° photos to the map to document conditions and share with office teams • Alignments: Measure and track your live position along alignments and stations/chainages • Grade checking: Assess grades as degrees, percentages, or ratios • Cut-fill analysis: Compare surfaces to monitor volume changes and progress over time • Point of interest tagging: Drop points to check elevations or add notes for clarity • Surface area measurement: Quickly calculate areas within any shape • Stockpile volumes: Measure stockpile volumes and create reports in seconds • Cross-section analysis: Generate cross-section charts of designs and surveys • Distance measurement: Measure point-to-point distances with precision • Elevation tracking: Monitor elevation changes and height differences • AeroPoint management: Connect to AeroPoint 2 devices via Bluetooth to monitor battery, charging status, firmware, and data upload progress - and configure custom WiFi credentials for seamless field uploads
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Propeller Mobile at 3.8 against Newforma Field Reports's 1.4. Propeller Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Propeller Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Newforma Field Reports's written reviews are positive against 33% of Propeller Mobile's.
Newforma Field Reports ships an update every 4 months, Propeller Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newforma Field Reports | Propeller Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (5 ratings) | 3.8 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Newforma | Propeller Aerobotics Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Newforma Field Reports
Propeller Mobile
In-app purchases
Newforma Field Reports
No in-app purchases
Propeller Mobile
No in-app purchases
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