Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs SmartRock

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

Head to head
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

About

SmartRock

Monitor concrete projects in real-time with sensor data. Receive custom notifications, generate quality assurance reports, and manage team access. Seamlessly transmit data for advanced analysis and long-term storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time concrete data monitoring
  • Customizable threshold notifications
  • Quality assurance report generation
  • Data transmission to Giatec 360
  • Team access management
Features
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Stay in control of your concrete projects with the SmartRock App, a powerful tool that connects to our SmartRock sensors, allowing you to manage your sensor data effortlessly. Access critical information at your fingertips and make data-driven decisions with precision, streamlining your workflow and ensuring the highest standards in concrete monitoring! With the SmartRock App, you can: • Monitor Concrete Data in Real-Time: Stay updated with real-time temperature, strength, and other critical metrics directly from your mobile device. • Receive Notifications: Set your own thresholds to receive notifications tailored to your project needs. Get alerts the moment thresholds are exceeded, so you can address issues promptly and avoid costly delays. • Generate Reports: Create reports for quality assurance and share them with your team. • Transmit data to Giatec 360: Seamlessly transmit your data to our cloud-based dashboard, Giatec 360, for advanced analysis and long-term storage, giving you deeper insights into your project's performance. • Manage Team Access with Ease: Customize project access levels for each team member, ensuring everyone has the right tools and insights for their role.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
SmartRock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartRock at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. SmartRock also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 41%). Autodesk Forma's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 13). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. SmartRock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Autodesk Forma against 4.6 for SmartRock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Forma has 22K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Autodesk Forma's written reviews are positive against 67% of SmartRock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, SmartRock every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Autodesk Forma versus SmartRock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaSmartRock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better4.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size696 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Giatec Scientific Inc.

Customer experience

Autodesk Forma

All ratings21,545 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative50.9%

SmartRock

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

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

SmartRock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

SmartRock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartRock free?
SmartRock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Forma or SmartRock?
Autodesk Forma is rated higher. Autodesk Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while SmartRock averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Autodesk Forma or SmartRock have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor SmartRock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or SmartRock?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, and SmartRock every 2 weeks. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on September 24, 2026 and SmartRock on August 13, 2026.

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