# Newforma Plans vs FACS+

The clearest difference is rating: FACS+ at 5.0 against Newforma Plans's 2.1. FACS+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Newforma Plans's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newforma Plans sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FACS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

FACS+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Newforma Plans has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Newforma Plans ships an update every 3 months, FACS+ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newforma Plans | FACS+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newforma-plans/id595982792/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facs-plus/id1633144721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Newforma](https://appshunter.io/developer/513103142) | [Field Automated Communication Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1070069459) |

## What reviewers say

### Newforma Plans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newforma-plans/id595982792)

Access current project plans and specifications on your mobile device, eliminating the need for paper copies on the jobsite. Organize documents by project, mark them up in the field, and link related sheets for quick cross-referencing. A subscription is required to manage multiple projects.

**Highlights:** Automatic delivery of current plans and specs, Organized by project, Zoom and pan documents, Mark up and email documents, Create field notes and action items, Hyperlink related sheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year | $249.99 | one-time |


### FACS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facs-plus/id1633144721)

Streamline construction site management by digitizing reports, photos, and plans. This app allows teams to collaborate in real-time and access project documents from anywhere, even offline, eliminating the need for paper records.

**Highlights:** Offline access to project documents, Create daily reports, Capture and comment on field photos, Review and markup plans, Complete checklists and forms, Real-time team collaboration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newforma Plans free?

Newforma Plans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FACS+ free?

FACS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Newforma Plans or FACS+?

FACS+ is rated higher. Newforma Plans averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FACS+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Newforma Plans or FACS+ have ads?

Neither Newforma Plans nor FACS+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newforma Plans or FACS+?

Newforma Plans ships an update every 3 months, and FACS+ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Newforma Plans was updated on October 13, 2026 and FACS+ on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*