Comparison

BuilderHelp vs FieldStep

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

Head to head
About

BuilderHelp

This AI-powered platform helps contractors manage construction projects efficiently. It offers tools for project tracking, site mapping, task management, and daily logging, aiming to improve workflows and project outcomes.

Highlights
  • AI-powered project management
  • Streamlined subcontractor coordination
  • Financial management tools
  • Site map drawing and updates
  • Photo management with zoom
  • Bulk task management
  • Daily logging with smart filtering
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BuilderHelp is an AI-powered construction management platform designed to help contractors streamline workflows, coordinate with subcontractors, manage financials, and improve project outcomes. KEY FEATURES: PROJECT MANAGEMENT: • Archive completed projects - Keep your project list clean by archiving finished jobs • Schedule status indicators - See at a glance if projects are On Track or Ahead SITE MAP IMPROVEMENTS: • Tap to draw - Easier marker and shape placement • Instant updates - No more refresh after drawing • Industry standard utility colors for underground markings PHOTO IMPROVEMENTS: • Pinch-to-zoom on all photos • Better error handling for images TASK MANAGEMENT: • Multi-select tasks with long press • Bulk mark complete or send • Improved scrollable date picker DAILY LOG: • Smarter task filtering for logging NAVIGATION: • Calendar auto-scrolls to today • Tap addresses to open in Maps BUG FIXES: • Fixed Warranty label capitalization • Fixed keyboard covering inputs • Performance optimizations • Various stability improvements Perfect for general contractors, project managers, and construction teams looking to improve efficiency and project outcomes.

About

FieldStep

This app helps teams manage multiple job sites by displaying all locations on a map and tracking the progress of each task. It allows for team collaboration, job sorting by distance, and attaching notes, photos, and materials to jobs.

Highlights
  • Team collaboration
  • Job site map view
  • Step-by-step progress tracking
  • Attach notes and photos
  • Sort jobs by distance
  • Customizable job steps
Features
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Managing multiple job sites. FieldStep shows every location on one map and tracks exactly what step each job is on so everyone knows what’s happening and what’s next. Now built for teams. Create a team, invite your crew, and keep everyone on the same job list. No more paper sheets. No more “what site are we on?” calls. No more double driving. Sort jobs by distance to see what’s closest. Perfect for planning the day or deciding which site to hit next. Add sites. Create custom steps. Attach notes, photos, and materials to each job. Updates sync across the whole team. Built for contractors who need clarity. Not complicated software. FieldStep is not a CRM. It’s not packed with features you don’t use. There’s no sales pipeline and no complicated setup. Just simple jobsite tracking built for the field. Work as a team • Create a team and invite crew members • Everyone sees the same shared job list • Add and manage jobs • Update status, check off steps, and add notes or photos • Real-time updates across the team See every job at a glance View all active job locations on one map so you can quickly see where work is happening, what’s in progress, and what’s coming up next. Tap a location to open the job and get straight to the details. Track work by steps Each job uses a step-by-step checklist so you always know: • Current step • Next step • Overall progress Save templates to load common steps automatically and avoid rebuilding the same workflow every time. Keep everything with the job • Notes and updates • Photos tied to the job or specific steps • Materials with status tracking Everything stays organized by location — not scattered across apps. Built for contractors and crews managing multiple jobs at once, including construction, maintenance, installs, repairs, and service work. Fast. Simple. Clear in the field. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuilderHelp4 screens
FieldStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BuilderHelp at 5.0 against FieldStep's 4.0. BuilderHelp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldStep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BuilderHelp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BuilderHelp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuilderHelp ships an update every 3 days, FieldStep weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
BuilderHelp versus FieldStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuilderHelpFieldStep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developertrey jacksonQUINTON CARTER STAUB

In-app purchases

None

BuilderHelp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

FieldStep

Subscriptions2
  • FieldStep Sites Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • FieldStep Sites Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is BuilderHelp free?
BuilderHelp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FieldStep free?
FieldStep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BuilderHelp or FieldStep?
BuilderHelp is rated higher. BuilderHelp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FieldStep averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BuilderHelp or FieldStep have ads?
Neither BuilderHelp nor FieldStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuilderHelp or FieldStep?
BuilderHelp ships an update every 3 days, and FieldStep weekly. Most recently, BuilderHelp was updated on November 5, 2026 and FieldStep on October 31, 2026.

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