Comparison

Autodesk Forma vs Connect constructions App

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

Connect constructions App

Features
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Connect Construction App is your go-to platform for finding and hiring trusted tradesmen across all construction fields. Whether you're a homeowner searching for skilled professionals or a contractor looking to register your business, the app makes it easy to connect and manage projects with confidence. Key Features: 1: Login/Signup: Easily log in or sign up to access the app’s features. 2: Business Directory: View a wide range of construction businesses, along with detailed information, after logging in. 3: Register Your Business: Contractors can register their business by selecting a plan from Connect Construction’s available packages, making secure payments via Stripe. 4: Business Approval: After payment, admin reviews the business details, and once approved, the business goes live, appearing both in the app and on the web. 5: Business Chat: Businesses can communicate with each other within the app through an internal chat feature. Note that this is not a real-time chat but allows businesses to send and receive messages. 6: Request Quotes: Contractors can submit quotes for projects, providing clear pricing and service details. 7: Business Categories: Users can browse and explore a wide variety of business categories, helping them find exactly what they need for their construction projects. 8: Complaints & Suggestions: The app includes a feature where users can submit complaints and suggestions to improve their experience. Download Connect Construction today to start building your project, explore businesses, request quotes, and much more!

Screenshots

Autodesk Forma4 screens
Connect constructions App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Connect constructions App at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. Connect constructions App also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. Connect constructions App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Autodesk Forma versus Connect constructions App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutodesk FormaConnect constructions App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings22K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size617 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Connect Construction Pages 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

Connect constructions App

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

Connect constructions App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Autodesk Forma free?
Autodesk Forma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Connect constructions App free?
Connect constructions App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Autodesk Forma or Connect constructions App have ads?
Neither Autodesk Forma nor Connect constructions App shows ads.

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