BuildTools 2.0 vs Builder Brigade
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildTools 2.0
A cloud-based construction project management suite designed for custom home builders and remodelers. It offers integrated tools for scheduling, communication, budgeting, task management, and more, streamlining complex construction projects.
- Project scheduling
- Communication tools
- Budgeting
- Task management
- Change orders
- Purchase orders
- Punch lists
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BuildTools is full suite of Construction Project Management tools - fully integrated. Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all product, BuildTools is focused on the unique needs of Custom Home Builders & Remodelers. We're built for the management of custom construction projects & the immense amount of communication that is required. Project scheduling, communication, budgeting, task management, change orders, purchase orders, punch lists, payment requests, materials selections, specifications, meeting minutes, and much more. Nothing to install - cloud based technology.
Builder Brigade
Organize your new home build from start to finish. This app helps homeowners track selections, explore features, and communicate with their builder. It provides essential tips and product information to ensure a smooth construction process.
- Organize home selections
- Explore home features
- Communicate with builders
- Access product information
- Get building tips
- Export selections
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The #1 App for Homeowners Building a New House Plan your dream home without missing a thing. Trusted by 30,000+ homeowners and over 1M followers, Builder Brigade helps you organize every selection, explore must-have features, and stay aligned with your builder from start to finish. - Preloaded with the Top 100 Home Products & 50 Game-Changing Tips - Checklist items include video/image examples + helpful links - Export your selections into a clean, shareable printout - Learn what to ask, what to avoid, and how to get the most out of your build It's like having a selections coordinator, project manager, and Pinterest board—all in one app. You'll walk into every meeting confident, informed, and never caught off guard. Website: builderbrigadetech.com Privacy Policy: builderbrigadetech.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: builderbrigadetech.com/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Builder Brigade at 89% against BuildTools 2.0's 33%. Builder Brigade also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (33 vs 6). BuildTools 2.0's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Builder Brigade sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. BuildTools 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Builder Brigade holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Builder Brigade has 33 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BuildTools 2.0's written reviews are positive against 89% of Builder Brigade's.
BuildTools 2.0 ships an update monthly, Builder Brigade every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildTools 2.0 | Builder Brigade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 517 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ECi Software Solutions | Builder Brigade Tech, Inc. |
Customer experience
BuildTools 2.0
Builder Brigade
In-app purchases
BuildTools 2.0
No in-app purchases
Builder Brigade
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$146.991 Year
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