Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs Oracle Aconex for US Gov

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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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

Oracle Aconex for US Gov

Features
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The Oracle Aconex for US Gov application provides US government customers issue and inspection management for quality assurance/control, safety on construction sites, pre handover inspections via punchlists, as well as the ability to view project drawings. It facilitates keeping track of important site details such as weather, equipment, workforce etc through daily reports. This application helps overcome the challenges of paper-based drawing and inspection management, as well as scattered and incomplete project data. Oracle Aconex provides collaborative project delivery, including design & construction coordination, field management, project mail, and project controls. Asset owners and project leaders rely on Oracle Construction and Engineering software for the visibility and control, connected supply chain, and data security needed to drive performance and mitigate risk, helping teams plan, build, and operate critical assets.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
Oracle Aconex for US Gov4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Oracle Aconex for US Gov at none against Autodesk Forma's 5. Autodesk Forma's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 5 one-off in-app purchases. Oracle Aconex for US Gov asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 9 days, Oracle Aconex for US Gov every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Autodesk Forma versus Oracle Aconex for US Gov: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaOracle Aconex for US Gov
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size621 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Oracle America, Inc.

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

Oracle Aconex for US Gov

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Autodesk Forma

One-time5
  • Nailgun$49.99
  • Dozer$69.99
  • Forma Build Essentials$99.99
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  • Crane$139.99
  • Autodesk Build Unlimited$174.99
None

Oracle Aconex for US Gov

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Oracle Aconex for US Gov free?
Oracle Aconex for US Gov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autodesk Forma or Oracle Aconex for US Gov have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor Oracle Aconex for US Gov shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or Oracle Aconex for US Gov?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 9 days, and Oracle Aconex for US Gov every 5 months. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on November 1, 2026 and Oracle Aconex for US Gov on October 27, 2026.

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