Comparison

Docia vs AB 18

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

Head to head
About

Docia

This app provides mobile access to project workspaces, archives, and capture lists. It allows users to document work with photos, mark up images in real-time, and communicate with project contacts. Users can also upload files and view project notifications on the go.

Highlights
  • Access project workspaces and archives
  • Manage capture lists and register deficiencies
  • Photo documentation with image markup
  • Real-time image collaboration (Scribble)
  • View and contact project members
  • Upload photos, videos, and files
  • View project notifications
Features
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Get Docia directly on your mobile The following applications are available: - Access to Docia Project and Docia Archive The app gives you direct access to all of the projects and archives in which you participate. Access the workspace, publication & distribution areas everywhere you go. - Access to Docia Capture List The app gives you direct access to all of the capture lists in which you participate. You can quick and easy register deficiencies, add photo-documentation, mark an area directly on the photo and add comments. You can also place the registration on floor plans of each story. - Access to Docia Photo The app gives you direct access to all of the photo albums in which you participate. You can quick and easy photo-document all work performed, mark an area directly on the photo and add comments. - Access to Docia Scribble Use Docia Scribble you are facing a challenge on site and need a quick answer or input. Take a picture on your smartphone or tablet, and share it in REAL-TIME with those who can help you find a solution. Everyone can then simultaneously add markups and text to the same image. Everyone's suggestions are displayed in REAL-TIME - whether they are using a mobile phone, tablet or computer. --------------------------------------------------------------- The following functions are available: - View all contact persons Get direct access to the contact information of everyone you share the project with as well as everyone in your own company who is a Docia user. You can sort easily by people, companies or projects. In just a few clicks, you can quickly: - Call - Send a text message or e-mail to the relevant person - View company address - also via maps - See which projects that person is involved - Access your files You will have access to all of the files that you have the permissions to see. Now you can quickly and easily see, email and upload files to all of the projects and archives you take part in. - Upload photos and videos directly Take photos or videos with your smartphone or tablet and upload them quickly and easily to the projects or archives in which you participate. Photos and videos can be uploaded to your personal space and to the company space within Docia. - Draw on and mark photos directly via your mobile When you are on site, it is quick and easy to document a job via your smartphone's camera. Using the mobile's touch screen, you can even draw on and mark an area directly on the photo as well as add comments. The photo can subsequently be e-mailed or uploaded to your personal space within Docia. - View all notifications The app allows you to see all notifications, so you will always be able to keep yourself updated on the project's development, including uploads of new files, files awaiting approval, new users, and so on.

About

AB 18

Features
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Denne app giver dig en nem og hurtig adgang til det nye AB 18 regelsæt, uanset om du er på byggepladsen eller på kontoret. Browse gennem de forskellige bestemmelser og DLA Pipers bemærkninger eller søg efter noget specifikt i søgefeltet. Formålet med app’en er at fremme kendskabet til det nye AB 18 regelsæt, der trådte i kraft 1. januar 2019, og at fremhæve de væsentligste forskelle mellem AB 18 og det gamle regelsæt, AB 92, der fortsat vil finde anvendelse på mange byggesager i flere år frem.

Screenshots

Docia4 screens
AB 183 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Docia at every 6 weeks against AB 18's every 3 months. Docia also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Docia ships an update every 6 weeks, AB 18 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Docia versus AB 18: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDociaAB 18
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByggeweb A/SDLA Piper UK LLP

In-app purchases

None

Docia

No in-app purchases

None

AB 18

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Docia free?
Docia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AB 18 free?
AB 18 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Docia or AB 18 have ads?
Neither Docia nor AB 18 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Docia or AB 18?
Docia ships an update every 6 weeks, and AB 18 every 3 months. Most recently, Docia was updated on September 16, 2026 and AB 18 on October 3, 2026.

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