Comparison

Newforma Capture vs SignAgent

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

Head to head
About

Newforma Capture

Capture project data directly from the field, including photos and task assignments. This app integrates with office software to streamline workflows and reduce data entry errors. Manage captured information and photos efficiently for construction quality control.

Highlights
  • Capture project data in the field
  • Integrates with Newforma project information management software
  • Create and manage punch lists
  • Store data locally for offline use
  • Attach and markup photos
  • Assign tasks and deadlines
Features
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The Newforma® Capture app provides one place for capturing project data in the field. The app integrates with Newforma project information management software used in the office and job trailer, eliminating data entry errors and effort. • Use the Capture app to gather construction quality control tasks, such as punch lists. • Move quickly through the site – the app stores data locally until you upload it, permitting faster captures. • For each captured item, define what it is, where you observed it and, if applicable, who needs to respond, and when. • Snap, mark up, and attach photos to captured items. • Upload items to Newforma software at the office or job trailer, where you and other team members can manage captured information and photos. • To act on captured items, use the Newforma® Tasks app.

About

SignAgent

Streamline sign surveys, audits, and punch lists with this mobile tool. Capture sign details, take photos, add comments, and sync data instantly with your desktop. Ideal for field work on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Capture sign details and photos
  • Add comments and assign state/type
  • Sync data with SignAgent desktop
  • View sign information on floor plans
  • Manage sign tags and locations
  • Collaborate with multiple devices
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Working on another time-consuming sign survey, audit or punch list? Get it done faster and more accurately and leave the cart, buggy, and clipboard behind. SignAgent’s iOS app, your iPhone or iPad are all you need. Take pictures of signs, assign state and type, view messages, and add comments. Your data is captured as you go and immediately synced with your SignAgent desktop. *Features* With the SignAgent iPhone and iPad app you can: - Log in using your existing SignAgent credentials and access your current projects -See the sign information from currently programmed floor plans and list view including: Sign State, Sign Type, Location, Number, Quantity, Messaging, Artwork, Comments - Take pictures of existing signs - Pinch to zoom, move through the plan using your fingers, and rotate the plan 45 degrees at a time - Surveying and Auditing: Tap and hold on the plan to add a new sign marker. Take multiple pictures, add comments, and collect all necessary information - Manage sign tags: Select, rotate and move signs within the plan - Share information back and forth: Sync all of your project data with SignAgent online. Any changes can also be synced back to the mobile device. - Divide and Conquer: Set up multiple mobile iOS devices on the same project to complete your survey even faster! - Choose your workflow: Pick whether to launch camera when adding new signs, or display messages with artwork. - Punch/Review: Easily evaluate signs with approval and rejection actions within the app. - Doing a large exterior or city-wide project? The SignAgent app works with the mapping feature. *System Requirements* Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 6 or later, iPad Air Wifi or later, and iPod touch.

Screenshots

Newforma Capture4 screens
SignAgent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SignAgent at 67% against Newforma Capture's 10%. SignAgent also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Newforma Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SignAgent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newforma Capture ships an update every 3 months, SignAgent every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Newforma Capture versus SignAgent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewforma CaptureSignAgent
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB41 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNewformaSignAgent Inc.

Customer experience

Newforma Capture

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

SignAgent

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Newforma Capture

One-time1
  • 1 Year$249.99
None

SignAgent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newforma Capture free?
Newforma Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SignAgent free?
SignAgent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Newforma Capture or SignAgent have ads?
Neither Newforma Capture nor SignAgent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newforma Capture or SignAgent?
Newforma Capture ships an update every 3 months, and SignAgent every 2 months. Most recently, Newforma Capture was updated on October 8, 2026 and SignAgent on October 5, 2026.

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