PlanToBuild vs CraftOffice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
CraftOffice
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CraftOffice-App richtet sich hauptsächlich an Handwerker. Die App ermöglicht ihnen, unterwegs alle relevanten Kunden- und Auftragsdaten abzurufen. Diese Daten werden u.a. in ihrer Desktop-Anwendung gepflegt. Diese App ist Bestandteil der Unternehmenssoftware CraftOffice. Um die App zu benutzen, benötigen Sie die CraftOffice-Desktop-Anwendung.
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Verdict
PlanToBuild and CraftOffice 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PlanToBuild ships an update every 5 weeks, CraftOffice every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlanToBuild | CraftOffice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PlanToBuild GmbH | BDSD |
In-app purchases
PlanToBuild
No in-app purchases
CraftOffice
No in-app purchases
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