Autodesk Forma vs Construction Connect
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
Construction Connect
Connect with local contractors and skilled trades professionals. Post job opportunities, find available workers instantly, and manage your projects. Build your professional network with profiles, direct messaging, and a transparent rating system.
- Instant Availability Toggle for immediate hiring
- In-app direct messaging
- Detailed work profiles with credentials
- Organized job tabs (applied, current, paid)
- 1-5 star rating system for transparency
- Radius tool for local connections
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Construction Connect is a mobile communications app that provides contractors and skilled trades professionals an innovative platform to find and work with one another. INSTANT AVAILABILITY TOGGLE Allowing contractors to post current job opportunities, our exclusive "Instant Availability Toggle" enables contractors to see all skilled trades professionals in the area who are ready to work immediately, that day. Features within C.C includes in-app direct messaging, for quicker communication between contractors and skilled trades people a like, work profile set-up; where past work photos, experience, credentials and experience may be displayed, organized tabs for fast sectioning for applied, current, and all paid jobs, and both parties within the app will have the opportunity to rate each with a 1-5 star rating to provide better insight, and a more transparent work platform. HIGHLIGHTED FEATURES HOME Look into job opportunities or skilled trades professionals near you with our radius tool for local construction connections. Once location is set, you will receive app notifications of new postings or newly available professionals, at work or away from your phone. MY JOBS Keep all applied, current and paid jobs organized in one place. Providing easy accessibility and convenience for better work flow and performance. IN APP COMMUNICATIONS Contractors will have the control to make first contact with a skilled trades professional through the in-app direct messaging. WIFI based for the out-of-service contractors and professionals looking for a quick response. Once contacted, skilled trades can reach back out to desired messages and offers. PROFILE Upload your profile picture, past projects, employment history, education, certifications and licenses. Contractors and skilled trades professionals will be able to see all work portfolios, completed projects and ratings. For terms and conditions, you can visit following links https://backend.constructionconnectapp.com/terms-and-conditions Terms of Use Subscriptions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Autodesk Forma at 22K against Construction Connect's 1. Construction Connect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Construction Connect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Construction Connect 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Autodesk Forma | Construction Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | Construction Connect LLC |
Customer experience
Autodesk Forma
Construction Connect
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
Construction Connect
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
Construction Connect
- Basic Monthly Plan$3.991 Month
- Basic Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Month
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- Premium Monthly Plan$19.991 Month
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