Crane Loader vs PlanBridge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crane Loader
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Tower Crane Companion The ultimate tool for tower crane professionals! Designed for construction workers, crane operators, riggers, and site managers, this app provides instant access to a database of over 200 load charts for various tower crane models. Define Your Crane: Select your crane model and configuration with ease. Quick Calculations: Enter a radius to get the maximum load capacity instantly. Save Favorites: Bookmark frequently used models for quick access. Streamline your construction site operations with precision and efficiency. Download now and elevate your crane management experience!
PlanBridge
Measure dimensions directly from plan PDFs or photos on your phone. Add notes, photos, and checklists pinned to specific locations. Organize your project's history and share detailed records easily.
- Measure dimensions from plan PDFs/photos
- Set and confirm plan scales
- Pin photos and notes to plans
- Organize project phases
- Offline work capability
- Share project records
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Every measurement you need is already drawn on the plans. PlanBridge pulls it off, right on your phone. THE OLD WAY Pull out the ruler. Find the sheet's scale. Lay it on the drawing. Read the number. Convert it in your head. Five steps, every measurement, all day. In PlanBridge it's two taps. MEASURE OFF THE PLANS • Open a plan PDF or a photo of a sheet • Set and verify the scale against a known dimension on each sheet. Results depend on the scale and drawing; verify critical dimensions on site • Tap two points for a real dimension. Trace an area for square footage • Feet and inches, or metric • Big sets stay in order, cover sheet to final page MARK UP THE PLAN • Take photos in the app, or import them from your camera roll • Pin photos and notes to the exact spot on the drawing • Photos save to the job, so the shots that matter stop drowning in your camera roll • Labels switch on and off, and any measurement shows its number with a tap, so the drawing stays readable • Checklists and numbered lists, with your own saved templates THE JOB KEEPS A MEMORY • Sort photos and notes into phases of the job: rough in, inspection, drywall, finish • Turn phases on and off to see any stage of the work • A year after the walls close up, open the plan and see what's behind them • Hand the record to the homeowner, the GC, or the next trade YOUR WORK STAYS YOURS • Plans and measurements are stored locally. Files can leave your device when you choose to export or share them. Keep a separate copy of important work • Works offline. No signal needed on site • No account required. Open the app and start measuring SHARE THE WHOLE JOB • Send a set to anyone by text, email or AirDrop, straight from the app • Your measurements, photos and notes ride along, at full plan quality • Recipients can view the PDF in a PDF reader. To keep working with a compatible job export, they import it into PlanBridge using the file's share or open options PRICING, STRAIGHT Try one set of plans free for 30 days. After your trial, or when you add a second set, unlock lifetime access with a one-time in-app purchase: $9.99 in the US. Unlimited jobs, plan sets, measurements and areas, with photos and notes pinned to your plans. No subscription. No automatic charge. The store shows your local price before you choose to purchase. After the trial expires, saved plans and markups remain viewable; measuring and editing require the unlock. Existing purchases remain valid, and existing trials keep their original expiration. Available device storage still applies. Built for electricians, plumbers, HVAC, framers, concrete, drywall, builders, estimators, architects, engineers, project managers, inspectors, and homeowners who read plans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crane Loader at none against PlanBridge's 1. Crane Loader also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). PlanBridge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. PlanBridge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crane Loader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Crane Loader ships an update every 4 months, PlanBridge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crane Loader | PlanBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARAD CRANES & BUILDING EQUIPMENT (1997) LTD. | Gravity Hero LLC |
In-app purchases
Crane Loader
No in-app purchases
PlanBridge
- Unlimited Jobs$9.99
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