Autodesk Forma vs Replicon CloudClock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Autodesk Forma
This construction management app streamlines jobsite operations by allowing users to capture issues, mark up drawings, log daily reports, and access 3D models. It connects field teams with project management tools to keep work moving efficiently and make faster decisions.
- Capture punch list items and issues
- Markup drawings and view 3D models
- Log daily reports and site conditions
- Access construction sheets and project files
- Manage RFIs and submittals
- Track project assets and correspondence
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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
Replicon CloudClock
This app transforms an iPad into an employee time clock, simplifying time collection and enhancing accuracy. It offers features like ID card scanning for clocking in/out and photo capture to prevent buddy punching, integrating seamlessly with cloud-based attendance software.
- Employee time clock on iPad
- ID card scanning for clock-in/out
- Photo capture for punch-in verification
- Seamless integration with TimeAttend
- Supports different shifts and employee types
- Advanced reporting capabilities
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Replicon CloudClock is a employee time clock app that simplifies employee time collection while improving accuracy and reducing time theft. It is a superior alternative to traditional hardware time clocks. The CloudClock app can be easily installed on your iPad to convert it into an accurate time capture device that works seamlessly with Replicon’s TimeAttend product. Easy Punch IN and OUT Your employees can clock in and out on the iPad by scanning personalized ID cards in front of the camera. Their time entries are instantly synchronized with Replicon's cloud based Time & Attendance product. Versatile solution The same device can be used to support different shifts and employee types, transferring time to different activities and monitoring which employees are in. Buddy Punch proof Device automatically takes a picture of who is logging-in which enables the running of a photo audit to look at the history of employee “punch-ins," deterring buddy punching. Reporting & security TimeAttend works seamlessly with CloudClock and enables advanced reporting capability, while robust security ensures that users only see relevant information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Autodesk Forma at 4.7 against Replicon CloudClock's 2.0. Autodesk Forma also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Replicon CloudClock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Autodesk Forma sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Replicon CloudClock asks for nothing beyond the download.
Autodesk Forma holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Autodesk Forma has 22K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Autodesk Forma ships an update every 9 days, Replicon CloudClock every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Autodesk Forma | Replicon CloudClock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 42.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 627 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | Deltek, Inc. |
Customer experience
Autodesk Forma
Replicon CloudClock
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
Replicon CloudClock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Autodesk Forma
- Nailgun$49.99
- Dozer$69.99
- Forma Build Essentials$99.99
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- Crane$139.99
- Autodesk Build Unlimited$174.99
Replicon CloudClock
No in-app purchases
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