Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs EFA Connect

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

EFA Connect

Features
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Environments for Aging Conference + Expo is the ultimate networking, education, and product-sourcing event in senior living design — reimagined for 2026 with a shorter, sharper conference experience. See the newest products from close to 100 exhibitors and learn about the latest research, trends, and strategies to meet the needs of our aging population. Leave with new connections, new ideas for current and future projects, as well as CEUs.

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
EFA Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EFA Connect at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. Autodesk Forma's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 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 7 one-off in-app purchases. EFA Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, EFA Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Autodesk Forma versus EFA Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaEFA Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size696 MB58 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Emerald Expositions, 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

EFA Connect

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

EFA Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EFA Connect free?
EFA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autodesk Forma or EFA Connect have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor EFA Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Autodesk Forma or EFA Connect?
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, and EFA Connect every 6 months. Most recently, Autodesk Forma was updated on October 1, 2026 and EFA Connect on September 11, 2026.

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