Comparison

BuildCenter vs Constructable

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

Head to head
About

BuildCenter

This app streamlines construction crew management by digitizing timesheets, scheduling, and project tracking. It offers real-time visibility into worker location and tasks, replacing manual communication with a centralized mobile platform. Built by contractors, it provides essential features for efficient business operations.

Highlights
  • Digital timesheets with GPS tracking
  • Drag-and-drop crew scheduling
  • Real-time worker location visibility
  • Cloud-based secure data storage
  • Printable reports and time cards
  • Project time auto-assignment
Features
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Labor crews are the most valuable resource of any construction company. BuildCenter is the construction app that allows crews to ditch paper timesheets and instead clock in and out to create a digital timesheet. Time is tracked and auto assigned to projects with all the notes and other details you want to capture. BuildCenter allows the manager or owner to visually schedule the workers with an easy drag & drop calendar so that everyone knows when, where and what. No more texting and phone calls to the crews…..they already have all the details on their phone. With BuildCenter, you have visibility on where the workers are and what they are working on. Time is tracked accurately with the help of GPS and everything is stored securely in the cloud. The office staff have access to print out reports, time cards and much more. BuildCenter was built by contractors for contractors which means it’s easy to use but has the features that construction companies need. Try BuildCenter today!

About

Constructable

This app streamlines commercial construction projects by providing tools for managing drawings, tracking issues, and organizing project financials. It facilitates collaboration among teams and stakeholders, ensuring everyone has access to the latest project information.

Highlights
  • Drawing management and comparison
  • Issue tracking and collaboration
  • Project photo documentation
  • CRM for contacts and projects
  • Financial tracking (budget, invoices)
  • Project workflow management (RFIs, submittals)
Features
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Constructable helps commercial construction teams ensure they are using the most up to date information about their projects. + Drawings Track all drawings sets and revisions. Easily search through drawings sheets and compare sheets side by side. Add measurements, markup, and comments to drawings. + Issues Track issues directly on the plans at every stage of the project. Invite specific people or whole teams to comment on issues, add markup, photos, and documents, and record screen shares and walkthroughs directly from the app. Resolve issues faster by having a central place for communication and collaboration. + Photos Take and view photos to track your progress. + CRM Track the companies, contractors, architects, and consultants you work with and which projects they are part of. Share relevant project information with them and invite them to collaborate and comment on drawings and issues. + Financials Track financials including budget, commitments, change events, change orders, and invoices. + Project Workflows Create and respond to RFIs, manage your submittals and specs, update daily logs, and review reports.

Screenshots

BuildCenter4 screens
Constructable2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Constructable at 5.0 against BuildCenter's 4.5. Constructable also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). BuildCenter's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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

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

Constructable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuildCenter ships an update every 2 months, Constructable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BuildCenter versus Constructable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildCenterConstructable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildCenter Inc.Constructable

Customer experience

BuildCenter

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Constructable

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BuildCenter

No in-app purchases

None

Constructable

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BuildCenter free?
BuildCenter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Constructable free?
Constructable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BuildCenter or Constructable?
Constructable is rated higher. BuildCenter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Constructable averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do BuildCenter or Constructable have ads?
Neither BuildCenter nor Constructable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuildCenter or Constructable?
BuildCenter ships an update every 2 months, and Constructable every 2 weeks. Most recently, BuildCenter was updated on September 28, 2026 and Constructable on October 3, 2026.

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