Comparison

PlanForm vs Dusted

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlanForm

This professional-grade PDF reader is built for AEC professionals to view, measure, and annotate technical drawings and PDFs with precision. It offers advanced tools for measurement, markup, OCR, and document management across various devices.

Highlights
  • Seamless PDF viewing and browsing
  • Precise measurement tools with scale setting
  • Extensive annotation options
  • OCR for text and table extraction
  • Document management and conversion tools
  • Revision drawing comparison
Features
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PlanForm is a professional-grade PDF reader specifically designed for Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) professionals. Delivering exceptional performance across all mobile devices and tablets, it ensures seamless viewing and measuring of PDFs and technical drawings with pixel-perfect precision. PlanForm Highlights for iOS/iPad: 1.Unzip&Browse PDF Drawings • Seamless browsing for drawings of any size 2.Measure PDF Drawings • Set the scale easily • Measure length and area quickly 3.Annotate PDF Drawings • Cloud/Pen/Text • Multiple annotation options to meet diverse needs 4.Search PDF Bookmarks • Too many pages?Find any instantly with bookmark search PlanForm Highlights for Windows/Mac: 1. Intelligent Measurement Tools • Set scale by length or select preset scale, supports metric and imperial systems • Length measurements, such as Linear and Aligned • Continuous length measurement • Measure square and polygon area • Auto Fill irregular area • Count Tool • Measure radius, angles, arc length etc. • Data tabulation of all measurements and markups • Automatic snapping points for better accuracy 2. Quick Markup Tools • Drawing tools such as Line, Rectangle, Ellipse, Arrow, Revision Cloud • Compare Revision Drawings • Highlighter tool • Add and modify texts • Sequence labelling • Insert and paste image • Erase content 3. OCR Functions • Identify & Extract Texts/Tables (OCR) • Find texts In Scanned PDF • Auto generate bookmarks for PDF 4. Document Management & Convert • Convert image files to PDF • Combine documents • Split document • Extract Pages • Delete Pages • Insert Pages Still have questions? Feel free to contact our technical support via email, we provide 1-to-1 services for free! Email: planformservice@gmail.com Don't forget to follow our social media pages to learn more tips and tutorials! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanFormPDF TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@PlanFormPDF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlanFormPDF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planformpdf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadreader/ Website: https://pdf.fastcadreader.com/

About

Dusted

Features
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Done & dusted. Your work diary, in your pocket. Record what you did today — job, work type, hours, photos — in under 10 seconds. Free to start, built for tradespeople, not office workers. Built for tradespeople, not office workers No jargon. No complicated setup. No training required. Just open the app, follow the steps, and get back to work. How it works 1. Open the app at the job site 2. Follow the steps: date, job, work type, hours 3. Done. Your day's recorded. Your work diary Every entry is saved to a searchable history. Look back on what you did, when, and where — job, work type, location, notes and photos, all in one place. Site photos Snap photos on site and they're saved with your work diary automatically. Progress shots, completed work, site conditions. Add a caption, and it's all linked to the job and date. Synced to the cloud with your hours. Smart suggestions Dusted learns your patterns. Your frequent jobs and work types appear first, so common entries take just a few taps. All your jobs in one place Add jobs as you go. Switch between sites. See your work history at a glance. Never lose your record Everything backs up to the cloud automatically. Works offline when you're on site without signal. Switch phones without losing your diary. Hours and reporting When you need your work hours for invoicing, generate a report and email it straight to your bookkeeper. Filtered by date or job. No more Sunday night timesheet scramble. Time off tracking Log holidays, PTO, and sick days. Keep your records complete. Born on Australian building sites Dusted was built by tradies who were sick of complicated timesheet apps. We made it simple because we use it ourselves. Why contractors love Dusted - "Finally something that doesn't take forever" - Dave, Electrician - "I actually remember to use it because it's so quick" - Mick, Builder - "My wife is happy I'm not doing timesheets on Sunday night anymore" - Steve, Plumber What you get - Quick 10-second entry - Searchable work diary - Site photos with captions - Multiple job support - Smart suggestions - Cloud backup - Offline mode - Email reports - Time off tracking Free to start. No card required. Download Dusted and get your weekends back. Subscriptions Dusted offers auto-renewable subscriptions for Team and Pro plans. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://dustedapp.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://dustedapp.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

PlanForm4 screens
Dusted4 screens

Verdict

The call

PlanForm and Dusted are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlanForm sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dusted sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlanForm ships an update every 3 weeks, Dusted monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlanForm versus Dusted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanFormDusted
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Honghu Yuntu Technology Co., Ltd.Lowen Logic Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PlanForm

One-time3
  • 1 Month Plan$15.00
  • 6 Month Plan$80.00
  • 1 Year Plan$100.00
6 purchases

Dusted

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Annual$24.991 Year
  • 5 Users14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • 10 Users14 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • 20 Users14 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever$99.99

Questions

Is PlanForm free?
PlanForm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dusted free?
Dusted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlanForm or Dusted have ads?
Neither PlanForm nor Dusted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlanForm or Dusted?
PlanForm ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dusted monthly. Most recently, PlanForm was updated on October 7, 2026 and Dusted on September 25, 2026.

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