Comparison

UpCode vs Autodesk Forma

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

Head to head
About

UpCode

This application functions as a free optical barcode scanner, supporting various 1D and 2D formats like QR and Datamatrix. It allows users to quickly access content such as videos and websites linked to scanned barcodes. Users can also create and share their own optical barcodes.

Highlights
  • Scans 2D, Bidi, and 1D barcodes
  • Supports Datamatrix, QR, Ean 8 & 13
  • Accesses videos, websites, and music
  • Creates optical barcodes
  • Shares mobile content
  • Light, fast, and easy to use
Features
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UpCode is a free optical barcode scanner. 2D, Bidi and 1D (Datamatrix / QR /Ean 8 & 13) barcodes are supported. Get videos, websites, music and other content easily and quickly to your phone. Create optical barcodes free and share mobile content at www.UpCodeworld.com. UpCode, barcode scanner is designed to be light, fast and easy to use. UpCode Ltd. is developing the Mobile Access & Interaction (MAI) ™ technology, in all its aspects including multi-functionality and different reading/scanning technologies. www.upcode.fi

About

Autodesk Forma

This app provides construction professionals with essential tools for jobsite management. Capture punch lists, log daily reports, and access the latest project documents and 3D models directly from the field. Stay connected to your team and keep projects moving forward efficiently.

Highlights
  • Capture punch list items
  • Log daily reports and forms
  • View and markup drawings
  • Review 3D models
  • Track issues and quality concerns
  • Access project schedules
  • Manage RFIs and submittals
Features
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Autodesk Inc. Capture punch list items, markup drawings, log daily reports, view the latest sheets, and review 3D models from the jobsite with the Forma mobile construction app. The Forma mobile app puts the tools and project information you rely on in your hands. Stay connected to your crews on site, manage projects, and keep work moving. Make critical decisions faster with the Forma mobile construction app: • Forma Build Essentials for efficient, focused field execution • Forma Build for connecting field execution and project management Forma Build Essentials: Built for lean crews and growing jobs. Projects are quick to set up, easy to access, and designed for everyday work on site. • Capture punch list items and issues from the field • Complete daily reports, logs, and forms • View current construction sheets, drawings, files, and models • Open project files and documentation Latest sheets, files, and models View and mark up sheets directly from the jobsite. Access project files and review 3D models to understand design intent and context. Confirm the latest versions before work begins. • View and mark up drawings • Open project files, sheets, and construction documents • Review 3D models Punch list and issue tracking Capture punch list items and issues as you walk the jobsite. Track quality concerns. Log safety observations, near misses, and good catches. Assign responsibility and track work from open to closed. • Log issues with photos, locations, and references • Assign owners and due dates • Track progress from open to closed Daily reports, checklists, and forms Capture daily activity and site conditions, complete quality or safety inspections, and attach photos, signatures, and supporting files. • Complete daily reports and logs • Record site conditions and project information • Attach photos and signatures Fast mobile workflows Open a project and jump straight into work. • Access sheets, issues, forms, photos, and models quickly • Use shortcuts for common field actions • Keep project information accessible as connectivity changes Forma Build: With Forma Build, bring the office and field together to keep projects aligned and on track with connected project management workflows. • Includes core field capabilities • Review project schedules and work plans • Manage RFIs and track responses • Access approved submittals • Capture meeting notes and manage correspondence • Track project assets • Manage document and package reviews Connected across Forma: The Forma mobile app connects you to your Forma project information, construction documents, files, and 3D models across Forma Build Essentials, Forma Build, PlanGrid, Forma Design Collaboration, and Forma Data Management, while providing access to files created in Autodesk tools like Revit, Navisworks, and AutoCAD. See what our customers have to say: "The ability to access 3D models from the field eliminates confusion and allows us to come to a real-time resolution for any issues onsite. This capability reduces risk and provides cost and time savings while ensuring we deliver high-quality projects to our clients." Briana Mitchell, Project Manager, Boldt Company "We have about 460 field employees and for them to access documents in real-time directly on their iPhone or their iPad is priceless." Ken Mabe, Director of Field Operations, Eckardt Group

Screenshots

UpCode1 screens
Autodesk Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpCode at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. UpCode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.0). Autodesk Forma's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Autodesk Forma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. UpCode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UpCode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Forma has 22K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of UpCode's written reviews are positive against 41% of Autodesk Forma's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UpCode ships an update every 5 months, Autodesk Forma every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UpCode versus Autodesk Forma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpCodeAutodesk Forma
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB617 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUpCode LtdAutodesk Inc.

Customer experience

UpCode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative62.7%

Autodesk Forma

All ratings21,576 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative51.4%

User reviews

UpCode

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works for small Datamatrix
  • 🚀 Reads codes fast
  • 👍 Simple and not annoying
  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Works surprisingly well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not made for newer iPhones
  • 🐛 Useless
  • 🐛 Sends scan to web server
  • 🐛 Doesn't work on new iPhones
  • 🐛 Broken

Autodesk Forma

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for project management
  • 🚀 Great for viewing and annotating plans
  • 🚀 Useful for field work and collaboration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync and syncing issues
  • 🔋 High battery usage
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🔒 Aggressive billing practices
  • 🔒 Poor customer support

Bugs and requests

UpCode

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • 🐛 Impossible to get camera to focus on newer iPhones
  • 🐛 App does not detect data matrix
  • 🐛 Redirects to a web view of a broken website
  • 🐛 Opens to a webpage not in English
  • 🐛 Camera won't focus
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  • 🐛 Crashes
  • 🐛 It worked once ... Then never again.
  • 🐛 Crashes at IOS 5.1
  • 🐛 Takes a long time to start, often redirects to wrong place
  • 🐛 App just closes after clicking 'use picture'
  • 🐛 App crashes after clicking 'Use photo'
  • 🐛 UI sits oddly on the iPhone screen
  • 🐛 Crashes immediately after clicking 'Use photo'
  • 🐛 App screen is shifted to the upper left
  • 🐛 App functions to the point of taking a photo, then crashes
  • 🐛 iPhone doesn't focus on near objects, then app crashes
  • 🐛 UI looked screwed up

Requested features

7 requests
  • 💡 Creator app for OSX
  • 💡 Ability to delete saved history data
  • 💡 Option to prevent automatic web address pull-up
  • 💡 Desktop version
  • 💡 Show info before acting on QR
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  • 💡 Import business cards
  • 💡 Show own info as QR

Autodesk Forma

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to rotate photos
  • Issues with loading and viewing documents
  • Problems with task report formatting
  • Inconsistencies between mobile and desktop apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a to-do list feature
  • Improve report editing and customization
  • Allow selective project/document downloads
  • Enhance photo management and organization

In-app purchases

None

UpCode

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Autodesk Forma

One-time7
  • Nailgun$49.99
  • Autodesk Build 550$55.00
  • Dozer$69.99
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  • Autodesk Build 5000$85.00
  • Forma Build Essentials$99.99
  • Crane$139.99
  • Autodesk Build Unlimited$174.99

Questions

Is UpCode free?
UpCode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UpCode or Autodesk Forma?
UpCode is rated higher. UpCode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Autodesk Forma averages 4.7 from 22K ratings.
Do UpCode or Autodesk Forma have ads?
Neither UpCode nor Autodesk Forma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UpCode or Autodesk Forma?
UpCode ships an update every 5 months, and Autodesk Forma every 8 days. Most recently, UpCode was updated on October 15, 2026 and Autodesk Forma on October 18, 2026.

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