# Archipad ™ vs PlanRadar Construction Manager

The clearest difference is rating: PlanRadar Construction Manager at 4.8 against Archipad ™'s 4.3. PlanRadar Construction Manager also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (85 vs 19). Archipad ™'s advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 69%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Archipad ™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $72.99 per month and PlanRadar Construction Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlanRadar Construction Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 85 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Archipad ™'s written reviews are positive against 69% of PlanRadar Construction Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Archipad ™ ships an update every 3 weeks, PlanRadar Construction Manager weekly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Archipad ™ | PlanRadar Construction Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archipad/id637821509/reviews) | **[4.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planradar-construction-manager/id720159081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 299 MB | 517 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bigsool](https://appshunter.io/developer/376368429) | [PlanRadar GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/720159084) |

## What reviewers say

### Archipad ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archipad/id637821509)

Streamline construction site management with this tool for creating punch lists, documenting observations, and generating reports directly from the field. Optimize your time by entering data on-site and reducing manual formatting, making project tracking more efficient.

**Highlights:** On-site meeting management, Observation and punch list creation, Report generation with drawing locations, Auto-completion for typing, Digital signature for meeting attendees, Centralized document storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $72.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $739.99 | per year |


### PlanRadar Construction Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planradar-construction-manager/id720159081)

This platform centralizes all construction project documentation, processes, and reporting. Record construction documents, defects, and tasks on a mobile device, pin them to plans, and communicate in real-time with project members. Manage everything from handover documentation to site diaries and inspections in one place.

**Highlights:** Real-time defect and task recording on digital plans/BIM models, Mobile and desktop synchronization for instant updates, Centralized access to up-to-date blueprints, Automated PDF/Excel report generation, Intuitive user interface for quick adoption, Flexible data collection and project tailoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC Yearly | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Archipad ™ free?

Archipad ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PlanRadar Construction Manager free?

PlanRadar Construction Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Archipad ™ or PlanRadar Construction Manager?

PlanRadar Construction Manager is rated higher. Archipad ™ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while PlanRadar Construction Manager averages 4.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do Archipad ™ or PlanRadar Construction Manager have ads?

Neither Archipad ™ nor PlanRadar Construction Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Archipad ™ or PlanRadar Construction Manager?

Archipad ™ ships an update every 3 weeks, and PlanRadar Construction Manager weekly. Most recently, Archipad ™ was updated on September 21, 2026 and PlanRadar Construction Manager on September 21, 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.*