Comparison

Fieldwire vs Metabo

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

Metabo

Manage your Metabo tools and services with ease. Register your products for warranties and services, view product details, and find local dealers. This app aims to increase your efficiency in everyday work.

Highlights
  • Tool and service overview
  • Product registration for warranty
  • Invoice upload via 2D code scan
  • Dealer search
  • Product catalog access
  • My registered products details
Features
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Quickly and easily get an overview of your Metabo tools and services. With the Metabo app, you can always keep your tools, and your individually selected services in view. You can register your tools for our services at any time! Quick. Easy. Professional. Of course, the Metabo app also helps you find a nearby Metabo dealer quickly. You will also enjoy other features, such as our product catalog, registration code scanning, and much more. We want to support you in your everyday work and increase your efficiency. Products: The "Products" area offers you a comprehensive overview and insight into all of the power tools Metabo offers. In addition to product properties, this section also describes our extensive safety features. My registered products: Under "My registered products," you can find all the details on your registered Metabo product, such as available services, your warranty certificate, your purchase date, and our dealers. Register new product: You can register your purchased products for the Metabo XXL warranty and Metabo FULL Service, as well as upload associated invoices via 2D Matrix Code scan. How? Just use the camera on your smartphone to scan the 2D code on the product. Dealer search: You can use the dealer search to easily and quickly find nearby Metabo dealers.

Screenshots

Fieldwire4 screens
Metabo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fieldwire at 4.8 against Metabo's 3.0. Fieldwire also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 43%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2). Metabo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.0). 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. Metabo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fieldwire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fieldwire has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Fieldwire's written reviews are positive against 43% of Metabo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, Metabo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Fieldwire versus Metabo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldwireMetabo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilti Fieldwire, Inc.Metabowerke GmbH

Customer experience

Fieldwire

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

Metabo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

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

Metabo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fieldwire

One-time1
  • 1 Year Fieldwire Subscription$499.99
None

Metabo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fieldwire free?
Fieldwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metabo free?
Metabo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fieldwire or Metabo?
Fieldwire is rated higher. Fieldwire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Metabo averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Fieldwire or Metabo have ads?
Neither Fieldwire nor Metabo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fieldwire or Metabo?
Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, and Metabo every 2 months. Most recently, Fieldwire was updated on October 17, 2026 and Metabo on October 4, 2026.

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