Comparison

Bluebeam vs inspectX

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

Head to head
About

Bluebeam

Access and collaborate on PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Communicate project updates with markups and work offline by syncing files. Seamlessly join live collaboration sessions and manage document revisions from the field.

Highlights
  • Real-time PDF collaboration
  • Markup and annotation tools
  • Offline file access
  • Document syncing
  • Studio Project management
  • Live session joining
Features
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Bluebeam for iOS keeps you connected to your teams and documents, so you can quickly access the information you need in the field and capture what matters for the office. - Communicate with markups using tools like callouts, text, clouds, and status indicators - Import your team's custom Tool Sets from Revu, so your standardized markups are ready to go in the field, even offline - Attach photos captured in the field directly to a markup, so supporting documentation stays organized without cluttering your drawings - Open your files stored on your device, Studio Projects, or Studio Sessions - Join Studio Sessions for live collaboration. If your connection drops, your changes sync when you're back online - Check out files in Studio Projects to make edits, then check them back in when you're ready - Work offline by syncing Project files ahead of time or opening PDFs stored on your device Whether you’re reviewing submittals, placing markups in the field, or tracking revisions with your team, Bluebeam gives you the flexibility to get the job done from anywhere.

About

inspectX

Streamline infrastructure inspections with this mobile tool. It enables seamless data collection and reporting, even offline, eliminating the need for separate cameras and manuals. Designed for efficiency and compliance, it reduces errors and saves significant time on each inspection.

Highlights
  • Offline inspection capability
  • SNBI standards support
  • GIS interface for site navigation
  • Speech-to-text documentation
  • Tablet camera integration for photos
  • Sketching and photo markup
  • Data validation and color-coding
Features
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Welcome to inspectX! Simplify and streamline your bridge and infrastructure inspections with inspectX MultiAsset, the essential tool from AssetIntel going hand-in-hand with the inspectX web platform. No matter what mobile device you’re on, this versatile Field Module ensures seamless data collection and management, even offline. inspectX stands out by eliminating the need for additional equipment like digital cameras, inspection reports, and work manuals. Its intuitive interface makes inspection and reporting effortless, reducing errors and eliminating unnecessary field visits. Compliant with regulatory standards and designed to transition smoothly from NBI to SNBI standards, inspectX saves time and cuts costs, enhancing the efficiency of your inspections. Simply identify your scheduled inspections, download the workflows, conduct inspections, and upload detailed reports - all hassle-free! Key Features include: • Offline Capability: Perform field inspections without needing an internet connection. • SNBI: Support for the latest standards in bridge inspections. • GIS Interface: Navigate to your inspection site smoothly and punctually. • Speech-to-Text: Easily document inspections by speaking. • Tablet Camera Integration: Capture high-resolution photos directly in the app, associating them with defects, elements, or NBI items in real time. • Sketch Tab: Easily draw field sketches or import and mark up inspection photos to highlight dimensions and deficiencies. • Data Validation and Color-Coding: Ensure accurate data entry through a self-guided interface with robust error checking. • NBI/SNBI Coding Guide and AASHTO Manual: Get the guidance you need for accurate assessments. • Save Time: Eliminate office data entry, saving 1-4 hours per inspection. Join countless inspectors and agencies who rely on inspectX for efficient, effective infrastructure inspections anytime, anywhere. inspectX Powered by AssetIntel.

Screenshots

Bluebeam4 screens
inspectX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: inspectX at 100% against Bluebeam's 3%. inspectX also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). Bluebeam's advantage is ratings volume (392 vs 36). On price, update cadence, 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

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

inspectX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluebeam has 392 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of Bluebeam's written reviews are positive against 100% of inspectX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluebeam ships an update monthly, inspectX fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bluebeam versus inspectX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluebeaminspectX
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (392 ratings)4.7 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews2.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings392 — better36
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size288 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluebeam, Inc.Bridge-Intelligence

Customer experience

Bluebeam

All ratings392 ratings
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative88.0%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive2.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative94.3%

inspectX

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Bluebeam

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Markups fail to load or display correctly
  • App deletes markups instead of saving them
  • Documents wipe clean when reopened
  • Files uploaded disappear from app
  • Corrupted file errors when opening PDFs
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  • Keyboard disappears during login
  • Selection boundaries too large, preventing precise markup selection
  • Apple Pencil input stops working intermittently
  • Pen tool produces no line output despite input
  • App crashes when opening large file sets
  • Session documents fail to load
  • Blank PDF pages displayed
  • Scaling doesn't work properly
  • Blue screen errors
  • Markups missing after checkout and checkin
  • Incomplete markups syncing between devices
  • App freezes during document checkin
  • Unable to add users to sessions
  • Projects not showing up in app
  • App crashes when opening Studio sessions
  • Drawings won't load or open
  • Markup placement doesn't correspond to tap location
  • PDF goes blank when inserting callouts
  • Constant logout requiring re-authentication
  • Links to details don't work
  • App crashes on older iOS versions
  • Audio communication issues
  • File synchronization failures

Requested features

25 requests
  • Restore measurement and scaling tools
  • Add custom toolsets and tool libraries
  • Implement bookmarks for document navigation
  • Enable image embedding in callouts
  • Add undo/redo functionality
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  • Support multiple PDF tabs simultaneously
  • Create stamp library with standardized markups
  • Add dimension markup capabilities
  • Allow local PDF file access and import
  • Full Studio session integration
  • Improve Apple Pencil responsiveness and precision
  • Add eraser tool for pen markups
  • Enable photo capture and attachment to markups
  • Support Dropbox and cloud storage integration
  • Add form field editing capabilities
  • Implement punch list and defect tracking
  • Add RFI creation functionality
  • Support for custom columns and data fields
  • Reset viewpoints feature
  • Pen width and cloud shape customization
  • Settings menu for preferences
  • Better pen and drawing mechanics like Notability
  • Ability to download session documents to device
  • Support for opening PDF attachments from desktop
  • Batch file upload capability

inspectX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bluebeam

No in-app purchases

None

inspectX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bluebeam free?
Bluebeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inspectX free?
inspectX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bluebeam or inspectX?
inspectX is rated higher. Bluebeam averages 1.5 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while inspectX averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.
Do Bluebeam or inspectX have ads?
Neither Bluebeam nor inspectX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluebeam or inspectX?
Bluebeam ships an update monthly, and inspectX fortnightly. Most recently, Bluebeam was updated on September 24, 2026 and inspectX on September 24, 2026.

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