The IAI vs Erector Buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
The IAI
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The IAI app is your complete guide when attending the IAI parent body Annual Educational Conference. This conference is dedicated to the latest training in the law enforcement forensic field.
Erector Buddy
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Stop losing jobsite photos in group texts. Erector Buddy gives every contractor on the project, GC and subs alike, one place to capture, organize, and share photos, videos, and files, so nothing gets lost when it matters most. Key Features - Every photo, video, and file organized by project with notes, so when a dispute, inspection, or change order comes up, your documentation is right there and airtight - Works offline and syncs automatically when you're back in range, so you can capture in dead zones without losing a thing - Scoped subcontractor access, so subs only see the projects they're on โ no shared logins, no overexposure - Share instantly via link โ send a single file or give a client or inspector guest access to an entire project in seconds - Group-based team permissions so the right people see the right jobs, nothing more - Full audit trail so you always know who uploaded, shared, or changed anything and when - Smart notifications keep your whole team in the loop without creating another group text thread Why Erector Buddy? - One source of truth replaces the scattered texts, email chains, and personal phone galleries that cost you when things go sideways - Organized files and a complete audit trail have your back at inspections, during disputes, and on change orders - Every sub gets their own scoped access, so you get clean handoffs, no confusion, and no sensitive files in the wrong hands - Built for the field, works wherever you work, with or without signal - Currently free to try, no contract, no obligation, no strings attached. Download Erector Buddy and start your free trial today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Erector Buddy at every 5 days against The IAI's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The IAI ships an update every 4 months, Erector Buddy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The IAI | Erector Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR IDENTIFICATION | VeriPic |
In-app purchases
The IAI
No in-app purchases
Erector Buddy
No in-app purchases








