Comparison

Buildend vs SolidNote

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

Head to head
About

Buildend

Features
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Buildend is construction management software. Create and consolidate all your commercial construction project correspondence into a central tool. With all your communications, financial data and plans in one place, you'll be able to make quicker and more profitable decisions.

About

SolidNote

This app streamlines field work by allowing users to create detailed site audit and punch lists. It features instant photo annotation, asset tracking with geolocation, and one-tap report generation. The tool is designed for speed and simplicity, working offline for maximum efficiency.

Highlights
  • Smart Ambient Noise Detection (dB meter)
  • Asset & Inventory Management with Geolocation
  • One-Tap Client Ready PDF Report Generator
  • Rapid-Fire Punch Lists with Photos
  • Instant Photo Annotation
  • Offline Functionality
Features
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Walk the site. Leave with the report done. SolidNote turns a job-site walkthrough into a client-ready report without sitting down at a desk afterward. Log issues, track equipment, and send a branded PDF report, all from your phone. Built for general contractors closing out punch lists, and for physical security and mass-notification installers documenting cameras, panels, and speakers. PUNCH LISTS & ISSUES Log a problem, snap a photo, mark it open, in progress, or resolved. Attach more than one photo per issue, mark them up right in the app, and every photo is automatically stamped with the time and location it was taken. Swipe an issue to update its status without opening it. EQUIPMENT TRACKING Document what's actually installed — cameras, speakers, panels, sensors, or your own custom categories. Record a serial number, scan a barcode or QR code, and capture GPS location with one tap. CAMERA COVERAGE MAPS Point your phone the way a camera faces and SolidNote draws its coverage cone right on the map — showing what it actually sees, not just where it's mounted. No other site-inspection app does this. QUICK CAPTURE Walk the site fast: shoot a photo, decide issue or equipment, name it, move to the next one. Everything saves to your project in one pass. REPORTS, READY TO SEND Build a branded PDF report on the spot — choose which issues to include, toggle photos on or off, add your logo, and send it straight from your phone. FREE TO START Try SolidNote on a real job at no cost: up to 3 projects and 2 photos per issue. Upgrade anytime to remove both limits. Privacy Policy: https://easternlabs.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Buildend3 screens
SolidNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Buildend at none against SolidNote's 3. Buildend also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SolidNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Buildend asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buildend ships an update every 5 days, SolidNote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buildend versus SolidNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildendSolidNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildend Inc.Colin Hatton

In-app purchases

None

Buildend

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SolidNote

Subscriptions2
  • SolidNote Pro Monthly, $9.99$9.991 Month
  • SolidNote Pro Annual$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • SolidNote Pro Lifetime,$199.99$199.99

Questions

Is Buildend free?
Buildend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SolidNote free?
SolidNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Buildend or SolidNote have ads?
Neither Buildend nor SolidNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buildend or SolidNote?
Buildend ships an update every 5 days, and SolidNote every 3 months. Most recently, Buildend was updated on October 3, 2026 and SolidNote on September 21, 2026.

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