Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs CADbox Marker

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

CADbox Marker

This app allows construction professionals to view, annotate, and share construction drawings and project documents. It facilitates collaboration by enabling users to mark up documents with various annotations and share them instantly with other CADbox users.

Highlights
  • View construction drawings and documents
  • Annotate drawings with shapes, text, and colors
  • Share marked-up drawings instantly
  • Cloud-enabled file sharing and collaboration
  • File locking to prevent conflicts
  • Print and save drawings in PDF format
Features
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CADbox marker is a free software available for download from the Apple Store. It can be used by Builders, Contractors, Architects and others who have an account on CADbox to view construction drawings, punch up lists and other documents. Drawings can be marked up with annotations of various shapes, texts and color, and shared instantly with other users of CADbox sharing the folders and files. CADbox is a cloud enabled file sharing and collaboration software from CoralTree, Inc., San Jose, CA. It is used for sharing Construction drawings, Markups, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD project files, with builders, architects and contractors. CADbox has enhancements for active collaboration - files are locked before a user can make changes. After the user closes the file, CADbox will sync the changes to the other users and release the lock automatically. This simple to use locking and syncing technology patented by CoralTree, Inc. avoids conflicted copies and errors, allowing users to collaborate and work on project files hassle free. Architects can print and save construction drawings in PDF format so builders and contractors can view the drawings on their iPad. They can markup or annotate drawings using the markup tools provided and share with the architects so they can edit the project files and regenerate the drawings for quick turn around. There is no need to carry bulky print outs to job sites or making handwritten markups which improves the overall efficiency and experience of all the users.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CADbox Marker at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. CADbox Marker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Autodesk Forma's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 3). On price, 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. CADbox Marker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CADbox Marker 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, CADbox Marker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Autodesk Forma versus CADbox Marker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaCADbox Marker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Coraltree

Customer experience

Autodesk Forma

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

CADbox Marker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

CADbox Marker

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
Show 4 more
  • Autodesk Build 5000$85.00
  • Forma Build Essentials$99.99
  • Crane$139.99
  • Autodesk Build Unlimited$174.99
None

CADbox Marker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CADbox Marker free?
CADbox Marker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Forma or CADbox Marker?
CADbox Marker is rated higher. Autodesk Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while CADbox Marker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Autodesk Forma or CADbox Marker have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor CADbox Marker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or CADbox Marker?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, and CADbox Marker every 2 months. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on October 17, 2026 and CADbox Marker on October 8, 2026.

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