GO vs Planformer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GO
This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing field operations, including tasks, estimating, and team communication. It allows users to capture media, access documents, and track key performance indicators, even offline. Designed for businesses, it streamlines workflows and enhances team collaboration.
- Task and workflow management
- Estimating and quoting
- Real-time operations oversight
- Photo and video capture
- Document access
- In-app messaging and notifications
- Offline functionality
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Go, your ultimate field companion for streamlined operations and enhanced productivity. With Go, you have all the essential tools you need right at your fingertips (even offline). Go (by Include) revolutionizes how you manage tasks, workflows, and operations on the go. With seamless integration into Include's Software suite, Go offers a comprehensive solution for businesses of all sizes. Key Features: Tasks: Easily manage tasks and workflows, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Estimating: Streamline estimating processes for faster, more accurate quotes. Ops Management: Efficiently oversee operations with real-time updates and analytics. Photos & Videos: Capture and upload photos and videos directly from the field. Documents: Access and manage documents on the go. Messages & Notifications: Stay connected with your team through in-app messaging and notifications. Maps & Geofencing: Utilize maps and geofencing for location-based tasks and tracking. Site Inspections: Conduct site inspections and generate reports seamlessly. Equipment & Fleet: Manage equipment and fleet operations with ease. Procurement: Simplify procurement processes for faster project timelines. Billing & Receivables: Streamline billing and receivables management for improved cash flow. Accounting & Financials: Access accounting and financial data in real time. KPIs & Dashboards: Track key performance indicators and view customized dashboards. CRM: Manage customer relationships and interactions efficiently. Unlimited Users: Collaborate with your entire team, no user limits. Offline Functionality: Access core app functionality even without an internet connection, with automatic updates when reconnected. Go beyond the ordinary with Go - download now and revolutionize your field operations today!
Planformer
Measure building plans, blueprints, and maps directly from your phone. Quickly calculate distances, areas, and count items. Work offline and collaborate with teammates seamlessly.
- Measure distances instantly
- Calculate areas in seconds
- Count repetitive items
- Work offline
- Collaborate effortlessly
- Simple and easy to use
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Construction takeoffs on your iPhone and iPad. No laptop? No problem, no trip back to the office. Planformer lets contractors and estimators measure plans, run quantity takeoffs, and build cost estimates right from the job site. Upload a PDF plan, set the scale, and start measuring in minutes. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Area takeoffs: square footage for floors, slabs, roofs, paving, and more • Linear takeoffs: walls, trim, curbs, fencing, pipe runs • Counts: fixtures, outlets, doors, windows, drywells • Volumes: concrete, fill, and excavation • Cost sheets: add unit prices and get material and labor totals instantly • Export to Excel and share marked-up plans with your team or client • Work offline and sync later, so no signal on site is no problem BUILT FOR CONTRACTORS Made for concrete, paving, drywall, roofing, flooring, painting, framing, landscaping, and general contractors who need fast, accurate numbers without expensive desktop software. WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, and desktop. Start a takeoff in the field and finish it in the office. PLANS Download free and try Planformer. Premium unlocks all takeoff and estimating tools: • Monthly Premium: $49.99/month • Yearly Premium: $399/year Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drive.google.com/file/d/19olK21fo92MjwD3_7l7jj9HYOOVZFmOi/view?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RxSIGufgj3w8Lir7eum5Hq6_Mag1i_C/view?usp=drive_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GO at none against Planformer's 2. GO also leads on ads (none vs shown). Planformer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Planformer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. GO asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GO against 5.0 for Planformer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planformer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GO ships an update weekly, Planformer every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | GO | Planformer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Include Software Corporation | Planformer LLC |
Customer experience
GO
Planformer
In-app purchases
GO
No in-app purchases
Planformer
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Month
- Yearly Premium14 Days trial$399.001 Year
