Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs Range.io

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

Range.io

Streamline collaboration for architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate teams. Organize projects by location, manage tasks, share photos, and generate reports effortlessly. Enhance team communication and project quality while saving significant time.

Highlights
  • Location-based organization with photos and tasks
  • Centralized team photo management
  • Task lists with notifications
  • Instant PDF report generation
  • Real-time updates across devices
  • Advanced user permissions
  • Multi-organization collaboration
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Range is the app for you and your team if you work in architecture, engineering, construction, or real estate. Save 8 hours per week, reduce your risk, and increase the quality of your team's work with Range! Range is incredibly easy to use and requires no training, meaning better quality data from your team. FEATURES Organize Your Work By Location - drop a pin and attach photos, tasks, documents, and conversations to any location on a construction plan *or* aerial map. Team Photos - see all your team project photos in one location. Use filters to quickly find what you want by date, name, tags, and more. Task Lists - keep everyone on the same page with task lists and notifications. Range is so easy to use that checking off your work is fun! Reports - create PDFs reports of project tasks or photo progress in seconds! Realtime Updates - all changes within Range are automatically available to your team across all devices in real-time. No refreshing or reloading is needed. Advanced Permissions - invite clients, vendors, and collaborators and assign them specific access permissions. You can also restrict an individual user to one or more specific projects. Multi-Organization Collaboration - Range is the only app that lets two or more companies collaborate, each with unique users, permissions, and data ownership. Perfect for working with all your different clients and partners on their projects.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
Range.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Range.io at 100% against Autodesk Forma's 41%. Range.io also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Autodesk Forma's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Range.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Range.io 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. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Autodesk Forma's written reviews are positive against 100% of Range.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, Range.io every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Autodesk Forma versus Range.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaRange.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22K — better3
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 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Range App, Inc.

Customer experience

Autodesk Forma

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

Range.io

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Range.io

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

Range.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Range.io free?
Range.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Autodesk Forma or Range.io?
Range.io is rated higher. Autodesk Forma averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Range.io averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Autodesk Forma or Range.io have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor Range.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or Range.io?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, and Range.io every 2 weeks. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on September 24, 2026 and Range.io on June 1, 2026.

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