Comparison

Fieldwire vs CADbox Marker

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

Head to head
About

Fieldwire

This app streamlines construction project management for field teams. It offers fast blueprint viewing, task management, RFI tracking, and punch list creation, all accessible offline. It aims to improve efficiency and communication on job sites.

Highlights
  • Fast HD plan viewer (offline)
  • Task management
  • RFI tracking
  • Punch list creation
  • Construction forms
  • Progress photos
Features
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Get the #1 construction management app and join over 4,000,000+ construction projects who trust Fieldwire to run efficient field operations. Fieldwire connects your entire field team, from the project manager all the way down to each specialty contractor's foreman, on one construction management platform. Anyone can now view their drawings, schedule work and track their punch list while they are in the field. Construction management is hard but Fieldwire is easy to deploy, learn & use every day. Our app combines the fastest blueprint viewer on the market with a powerful task management engine, saving people time both on the jobsite and in the office. - FEATURES - Drawing & blueprint app: • Fast HD plan viewer (works offline) • Markups & annotations (Clouds, text, arrow...) • Progress photos & RFI hyperlinking • As built drawing archives Lean construction scheduling app: • Task manager with location, trade, priority and owner • Scheduling with due dates or priorities • Instant notifications • Related tasks on mobile • Track cost & manpower Project management app: • Send and track RFIs • Review Submittals and Specifications • Automated submittals log updates • RFIs linked to plans and tasks Building inspection & punch list app: • Construction inspection & checklist templates • Progress photos with annotations & markups • 360-degree photos and videos • Two step verification for punch list items • Detailed building inspection / punch list reports Construction forms app: • Standard forms available (Daily Report, RFI, Timesheets, etc.) • Fully customizable templates • Automated weather data - OTHER THINGS THAT REALLY MATTER - • Offline mode • Selective sync • Automated reports • Amazing customer support - YOU ARE STILL READING - Well it's quite simple actually. We believe that we have the best construction app out there because we were in the trenches (on the jobsite) with you. Construction management needs to be tailored for the jobsite. Don't take our word for it, read our reviews, download our app and/or visit our website. It only takes a couple minutes to setup a new project and we don't think you will regret it.

About

CADbox Marker

This app allows construction professionals to view, annotate, and share construction drawings and project documents. It facilitates collaboration by enabling users to mark up documents with various annotations and share them instantly with other CADbox users.

Highlights
  • View construction drawings and documents
  • Annotate drawings with shapes, text, and colors
  • Share marked-up drawings instantly
  • Cloud-enabled file sharing and collaboration
  • File locking to prevent conflicts
  • Print and save drawings in PDF format
Features
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CADbox marker is a free software available for download from the Apple Store. It can be used by Builders, Contractors, Architects and others who have an account on CADbox to view construction drawings, punch up lists and other documents. Drawings can be marked up with annotations of various shapes, texts and color, and shared instantly with other users of CADbox sharing the folders and files. CADbox is a cloud enabled file sharing and collaboration software from CoralTree, Inc., San Jose, CA. It is used for sharing Construction drawings, Markups, Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD project files, with builders, architects and contractors. CADbox has enhancements for active collaboration - files are locked before a user can make changes. After the user closes the file, CADbox will sync the changes to the other users and release the lock automatically. This simple to use locking and syncing technology patented by CoralTree, Inc. avoids conflicted copies and errors, allowing users to collaborate and work on project files hassle free. Architects can print and save construction drawings in PDF format so builders and contractors can view the drawings on their iPad. They can markup or annotate drawings using the markup tools provided and share with the architects so they can edit the project files and regenerate the drawings for quick turn around. There is no need to carry bulky print outs to job sites or making handwritten markups which improves the overall efficiency and experience of all the users.

Screenshots

Fieldwire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CADbox Marker at none against Fieldwire's 1. CADbox Marker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). Fieldwire's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fieldwire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CADbox Marker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CADbox Marker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fieldwire has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, CADbox Marker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fieldwire versus CADbox Marker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldwireCADbox Marker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilti Fieldwire, Inc.Coraltree

Customer experience

Fieldwire

All ratings13,861 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.1%

CADbox Marker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Fieldwire

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Inconsistent marker placement on plans
  • Microphone control issues during photo uploads

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to upload more photos at once
  • Improved photo editing and markup tools
  • Text-fillable task options
  • PDF export with attachments
  • Individual project chat function
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  • Customizable column names
  • Calendar view not tied to tasks

CADbox Marker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fieldwire

One-time1
  • 1 Year Fieldwire Subscription$499.99
None

CADbox Marker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fieldwire free?
Fieldwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CADbox Marker free?
CADbox Marker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fieldwire or CADbox Marker?
CADbox Marker is rated higher. Fieldwire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while CADbox Marker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fieldwire or CADbox Marker have ads?
Neither Fieldwire nor CADbox Marker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fieldwire or CADbox Marker?
Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, and CADbox Marker every 2 months. Most recently, Fieldwire was updated on October 19, 2026 and CADbox Marker on October 8, 2026.

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