Comparison

Fieldwire vs Inspection Project Manager

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

Inspection Project Manager

This app digitizes the entire inspection workflow, enhancing efficiency, data accuracy, and safety. It allows for offline use, simplifying data collection and automatically updating reports and task progress. Users can digitally sign off on inspections, streamlining the entire process.

Highlights
  • Digitized inspection workflow
  • Offline functionality
  • Improved efficiency
  • Enhanced data integrity
  • Automatic report updates
  • Digital sign-offs
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The Inspection Project Manager (IPM) app provides a completely digitized inspection workflow that improves efficiency, data integrity, and safety. Use the app with or without an internet connection to execute your inspection tasks with greater productivity. Collect inspection data in an easy-to-use interface and have the digitized inspection report automatically update itself. Digitally sign off on your inspection tasks and have the progress update automatically.

Screenshots

Fieldwire4 screens
Inspection Project Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inspection Project Manager at none against Fieldwire's 1. Inspection Project Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Fieldwire's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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. Inspection Project Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inspection Project Manager 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, Inspection Project Manager every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fieldwire versus Inspection Project Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldwireInspection Project Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHilti Fieldwire, Inc.Evident Scientific, Inc.

Customer experience

Fieldwire

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

Inspection Project Manager

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

Inspection Project Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fieldwire

One-time1
  • 1 Year Fieldwire Subscription$499.99
None

Inspection Project Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fieldwire free?
Fieldwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inspection Project Manager free?
Inspection Project Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fieldwire or Inspection Project Manager?
Inspection Project Manager is rated higher. Fieldwire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Inspection Project Manager averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Fieldwire or Inspection Project Manager have ads?
Neither Fieldwire nor Inspection Project Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fieldwire or Inspection Project Manager?
Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, and Inspection Project Manager every 9 days. Most recently, Fieldwire was updated on October 18, 2026 and Inspection Project Manager on October 7, 2026.

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