Comparison

Buildertrend vs Contractor Foreman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Buildertrend

Streamline construction projects and business operations. This platform helps professionals reduce delays, minimize communication errors, and enhance client satisfaction. Manage projects, finances, and team collaboration from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Project Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Financial Management
  • Scheduling
  • Estimates & Bids
  • Invoicing
  • Document Storage
Features
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Say goodbye to constant chaos. Align your team. Drive growth. Impress clients. With Buildertrend construction software, you can work simpler and run your business - without letting it run you. Our platform helps construction professionals build more by reducing delays, eliminating communication errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Buildertrend has helped nearly one million users find a better way to build with features like: Project management tools: • Built-in client relationship management • Selections • Project scheduling • To-Do's and Daily Logs • Unlimited document and photo storage • Photo and PDF annotation • Electronic signatures • Client and subcontractor portals • Time Clock with geofencing • Requests for Information • Warranties Financial management tools: • Takeoff • Estimates • Bids • Proposals • Bills and Purchase Orders • Change Orders • Budgeting • Client invoicing • Online client and sub payments • Accounting integrations • Financial reporting What matters most: • Manage projects from anywhere with the Buildertrend app • We offer award-winning customer support Enjoying the Buildertrend app? Leave us a rating and review below.

About

Contractor Foreman

This app streamlines jobsite project management for contractors with over 35 powerful features. It offers unlimited projects, time tracking with GPS, estimating, client portals, and accounting integration. Designed for ease of use, it provides free training and support.

Highlights
  • Unlimited Projects
  • Time Cards with GPS
  • Estimating
  • Client Portal
  • Daily Logs
  • Accounting Integration
  • Scheduling with Gantt
Features
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Contractor Foreman is a construction management platform used by companies to manage projects, teams, and daily operations from a single place; on phone, tablet, or computer, with no software to install. This application is intended exclusively for registered Contractor Foreman business customers. Access is restricted to authorized users whose accounts are created and managed by their organization through an external admin panel. Individual users cannot create accounts or access services without authorization from a registered organization. Features include: Project Management, Time Cards with GPS and Geolocation, Estimating, Client Portal, Daily Logs, Accounting Integrations with QuickBooks, Expense Tracking, Customer and Vendor Directories, Bid Management and Invitations, Scheduling with Gantt and CPM Views, Bills and Purchase Orders, Service Tickets, File Management, Reporting, Task Lists, Notes, Work Orders, Safety Meetings, Change Orders, Calendar Integrations with Google and Outlook, Project and Team Chat, Audit Logs, Vehicle and Equipment Logs, Checklists, Forms, Punch Lists, Inspections, Subcontracts, Opportunities, Correspondence, Submittals, Employee Write-Ups, and Incident Tracking with OSHA 300 Logs. This application is designed for organizations using Contractor Foreman and their authorized users. Accounts are created and managed by each organization, and access is granted to users with valid login credentials. Training and support resources are available, with regular product updates.

Screenshots

Buildertrend4 screens
Contractor Foreman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Contractor Foreman at 79% against Buildertrend's 29%. Contractor Foreman also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buildertrend's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Buildertrend holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buildertrend has 5.1K ratings behind it against 548, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Buildertrend's written reviews are positive against 79% of Contractor Foreman's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Buildertrend ships an update weekly, Contractor Foreman every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Buildertrend versus Contractor Foreman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuildertrendContractor Foreman
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.1K ratings) — better4.3 (548 ratings)
Positive reviews28.9% of reviews79.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.1K — better548
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildertrend Solutions, Inc.Construction Contractor Services, LLC

Customer experience

Buildertrend

All ratings5,104 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive28.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative60.1%

Contractor Foreman

All ratings548 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive79.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.9%

User reviews

Buildertrend

From 5.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app and software
  • 👍 Helps manage projects and organization
  • 💡 Comprehensive features and functionality
  • 🚀 Streamlines business processes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and freezes
  • 👎 Not user-friendly, unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Expensive, poor value for money
  • 🔒 Lacks security and data control for clients

Contractor Foreman

From 548 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful project management features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💰 Affordable pricing
  • 🔧 Excellent customer support
  • ✨ Continuously improving with new features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🕰️ Steep learning curve for some users
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 📱 Mobile app lacks some desktop features
  • 💳 Unclear cancellation and refund policies

Bugs and requests

Buildertrend

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Daily log issues, including time stamp problems
  • Frequent app crashes and login failures
  • Syncing and data loading problems across devices
  • Unreliable notifications and messaging

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve login and authentication process
  • Add more customization and configuration options
  • Enhance mobile app functionality and stability
  • Improve communication and notification features

Contractor Foreman

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and password reset problems
  • Inconsistent data sync between mobile and web
  • Scheduling and calendar features not always reliable

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrated payment processing
  • Advanced reporting and analytics
  • Improved lead tracking and CRM capabilities
  • Seamless QuickBooks integration
  • Offline mode for remote work

In-app purchases

None

Buildertrend

No in-app purchases

None

Contractor Foreman

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buildertrend free?
Buildertrend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contractor Foreman free?
Contractor Foreman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Buildertrend or Contractor Foreman?
Buildertrend is rated higher. Buildertrend averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while Contractor Foreman averages 4.3 from 548 ratings.
Do Buildertrend or Contractor Foreman have ads?
Neither Buildertrend nor Contractor Foreman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buildertrend or Contractor Foreman?
Buildertrend ships an update weekly, and Contractor Foreman every 5 weeks. Most recently, Buildertrend was updated on October 12, 2026 and Contractor Foreman on October 12, 2026.

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