Autodesk Forma vs Electrical Amps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Electrical Amps
This app assists electrical tradespeople with ampacity calculations, incorporating correction factors based on the latest National and Canadian Electrical Codes. It offers a free trial period before requiring a monthly or yearly subscription for full functionality.
- Ampacity calculations
- Correction factors
- 2026 USA National Electrical Code compliance
- 2024 Canadian Electrical Code compliance
- 7-day free trial
- Monthly and yearly subscription options
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The Electrical Amps is designed to help electrical tradespeople with their ampacity calculations with the right correction factors. All calculations are done in accordance with the 2026 USA National Electrical Code and the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code. To get to know our app we are providing you with a 7 days fully functional trial period for your convenience. After that you have the option to subscribe to this app on a monthly or yearly bases. During the subscription period this app will unlock and function without any restrictions. Subscription can be enabled on more devices with the same Apple ID. Your subscription will be charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period, however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by opening the Settings App, tapping your name and tapping Subscription. No 3rd party advertisement presented. About our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, you will find detailed information within our App or you can also visit our home page at: http://archalog.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Autodesk Forma at 4.7 against Electrical Amps's 3.0. Autodesk Forma also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Autodesk Forma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Electrical Amps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Autodesk Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. 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 point the same way: 41% of Autodesk Forma's written reviews are positive against 0% of Electrical Amps's.
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, Electrical Amps every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autodesk Forma | Electrical Amps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | Zsolt Giczi |
Customer experience
Autodesk Forma
Electrical Amps
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
Electrical Amps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Electrical Amps
- Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Year7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Lifetime no ads displayed$3.99
Questions
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