Procore vs Autodesk Forma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Procore
This platform connects construction professionals globally, offering tools for owners, general contractors, and specialty contractors. It streamlines project management, enhances collaboration, and improves efficiency to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Project information access
- Collaboration tools
- Streamlined processes
- Conversations (messaging)
- Quick Capture (voice-to-punch list)
- Field enablement tools
- Workforce management
- Quality & safety management
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Construction doesn't wait for the office. Procore puts your entire project in your pocket — drawings, models, teams, and resources — live from the field. Trusted on 3M+ projects worldwide. GROUNDBREAK TO CLOSEOUT From first drawings review to final sign-off, Procore keeps your whole team connected, your documents current, and your project moving — no matter where the work takes you. CAPTURE AND DOCUMENT - Annotate photos the moment you take them - Auto-stamp every photo with GPS location, date, and direction - Turn any photo into a punch item, observation, or RFI in seconds - Capture full 360° room views natively — no extra app required SEE YOUR PROJECT IN 3D - Stream gigabyte-scale models on any device - View live RFI, submittal, and inspection status on the model - Drop 3D pins to add exact spatial context to every issue ACCESS YOUR DRAWINGS, ALWAYS CURRENT - Access every revision — offline or online, always synced - Mark up drawings with the full annotation toolkit - Scan QR codes to see every open item by location EXECUTE ON-SITE - Track punch lists and observations with Ball in Court accountability - Submit, track, and respond to RFIs from the field - Log daily reports — weather, crew, equipment, and notes MANAGE YOUR RESOURCES - Request labor and equipment - Check daily crew and schedule assignments - Log labor and equipment hours with Grid Time Entry — an intuitive, Excel-style grid - Track material inventory, log receipts, and note defects MANAGE FINANCIALS FROM THE FIELD - Approve commitments from your device — no desk required (Open Beta) TRUSTED BY THE INDUSTRY - 3M+ construction projects worldwide - 2M+ construction professionals in 150+ countries - Available in 13+ languages Download for free. An active Procore subscription is required. Mobile features vary based on Procore subscription.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Procore at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. Procore also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Autodesk Forma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Procore asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Procore against 4.7 for Autodesk Forma. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46K and 22K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 41% positive.
Procore ships an update weekly, Autodesk Forma every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Procore | Autodesk Forma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (46K ratings) | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better | 40.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #167 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 797 MB | 617 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Procore Technologies, Inc. | Autodesk Inc. |
Customer experience
Procore
Autodesk Forma
User reviews
Procore
From 46K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good tools of work
- 👍 Modern take on construction
- 👍 User friendly app
- 👍 Awesome App
- 👍 Very simple, very powerful
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs causing improper functionality
- 🐛 Constant logging out between uses
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Constant crashing and glitches
- 🐛 Slow to load anything
Autodesk Forma
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Procore
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen issues
- Problems with uploading photos and documents
- Drawings not loading properly
- Syncing issues between app and web version
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to create custom forms
- Improve drawing markup and overlay tools
- Add 3-week look ahead scheduling feature
- Improve integration with other platforms like Honest Buildings
- Optimize app for iPad, not just scaled up iPhone version
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
Procore
No in-app purchases
Autodesk Forma
- 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
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