Comparison

Newforma Capture vs Bluebeam

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

Bluebeam

Access and collaborate on PDF documents directly from your mobile device. Communicate project updates with markups and work offline by syncing files. Seamlessly join live collaboration sessions and manage document revisions from the field.

Highlights
  • Real-time PDF collaboration
  • Markup and annotation tools
  • Offline file access
  • Document syncing
  • Studio Project management
  • Live session joining
Features
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Bluebeam for iOS keeps you connected to your teams and documents, so you can quickly access the information you need in the field and capture what matters for the office. - Communicate with markups using tools like callouts, text, clouds, and status indicators - Import your team's custom Tool Sets from Revu, so your standardized markups are ready to go in the field, even offline - Attach photos captured in the field directly to a markup, so supporting documentation stays organized without cluttering your drawings - Open your files stored on your device, Studio Projects, or Studio Sessions - Join Studio Sessions for live collaboration. If your connection drops, your changes sync when you're back online - Check out files in Studio Projects to make edits, then check them back in when you're ready - Work offline by syncing Project files ahead of time or opening PDFs stored on your device Whether you’re reviewing submittals, placing markups in the field, or tracking revisions with your team, Bluebeam gives you the flexibility to get the job done from anywhere.

Screenshots

Newforma Capture4 screens
Bluebeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Newforma Capture at 2.2 against Bluebeam's 1.5. Newforma Capture also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Bluebeam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (392 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, 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. Bluebeam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Newforma Capture holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bluebeam has 392 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Newforma Capture's written reviews are positive against 3% of Bluebeam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Newforma Capture ships an update every 3 months, Bluebeam monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Newforma Capture versus Bluebeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNewforma CaptureBluebeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (10 ratings) — better1.5 (392 ratings)
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews — better3.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10392 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNewformaBluebeam, Inc.

Customer experience

Newforma Capture

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

Bluebeam

All ratings392 ratings
Positive9.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative88.0%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive3.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative94.1%

Bugs and requests

Newforma Capture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bluebeam

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • Markups fail to load or display correctly
  • App deletes markups instead of saving them
  • Documents wipe clean when reopened
  • Files uploaded disappear from app
  • Corrupted file errors when opening PDFs
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  • Keyboard disappears during login
  • Selection boundaries too large, preventing precise markup selection
  • Apple Pencil input stops working intermittently
  • Pen tool produces no line output despite input
  • App crashes when opening large file sets
  • Session documents fail to load
  • Blank PDF pages displayed
  • Scaling doesn't work properly
  • Blue screen errors
  • Markups missing after checkout and checkin
  • Incomplete markups syncing between devices
  • App freezes during document checkin
  • Unable to add users to sessions
  • Projects not showing up in app
  • App crashes when opening Studio sessions
  • Drawings won't load or open
  • Markup placement doesn't correspond to tap location
  • PDF goes blank when inserting callouts
  • Constant logout requiring re-authentication
  • Links to details don't work
  • App crashes on older iOS versions
  • Audio communication issues
  • File synchronization failures

Requested features

25 requests
  • Restore measurement and scaling tools
  • Add custom toolsets and tool libraries
  • Implement bookmarks for document navigation
  • Enable image embedding in callouts
  • Add undo/redo functionality
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  • Support multiple PDF tabs simultaneously
  • Create stamp library with standardized markups
  • Add dimension markup capabilities
  • Allow local PDF file access and import
  • Full Studio session integration
  • Improve Apple Pencil responsiveness and precision
  • Add eraser tool for pen markups
  • Enable photo capture and attachment to markups
  • Support Dropbox and cloud storage integration
  • Add form field editing capabilities
  • Implement punch list and defect tracking
  • Add RFI creation functionality
  • Support for custom columns and data fields
  • Reset viewpoints feature
  • Pen width and cloud shape customization
  • Settings menu for preferences
  • Better pen and drawing mechanics like Notability
  • Ability to download session documents to device
  • Support for opening PDF attachments from desktop
  • Batch file upload capability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Newforma Capture

One-time1
  • 1 Year$249.99
None

Bluebeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Newforma Capture free?
Newforma Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bluebeam free?
Bluebeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Newforma Capture or Bluebeam?
Newforma Capture is rated higher. Newforma Capture averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Bluebeam averages 1.5 from 392 ratings.
Do Newforma Capture or Bluebeam have ads?
Neither Newforma Capture nor Bluebeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Newforma Capture or Bluebeam?
Newforma Capture ships an update every 3 months, and Bluebeam monthly. Most recently, Newforma Capture was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bluebeam on October 15, 2026.

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