Autodesk Forma vs PDI CrewConnectCloud
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
PDI CrewConnectCloud
This app streamlines field operations for construction sites by centralizing crew and project management. It offers real-time data sharing, safety checks, tool management, and project mapping for electrical contractors.
- Real-time crew management
- Site data sharing
- Safety check-ins
- Tool management
- Project mapping
- Visitor check-ins
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CrewConnect Cloud connects the field with the project management team, enabling real-time crew and site management and data sharing. This application combines the functionality of multiple apps in the marketplace into a custom, centralized application for field management. From safety features such as checking in crew and visitors on the jobsite to tool management, project mapping, and awards, CrewConnect Cloud is the premier application for electrical contractors' construction site and crew management in the field.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PDI CrewConnectCloud at none against Autodesk Forma's 7. PDI CrewConnectCloud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Autodesk Forma's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Autodesk Forma sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PDI CrewConnectCloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
PDI CrewConnectCloud 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.
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 8 days, PDI CrewConnectCloud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autodesk Forma | PDI CrewConnectCloud |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 617 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | Power Design Inc. |
Customer experience
Autodesk Forma
PDI CrewConnectCloud
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
PDI CrewConnectCloud
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
PDI CrewConnectCloud
No in-app purchases







