# Fieldwire vs Building Tools

The clearest difference is rating: Fieldwire at 4.8 against Building Tools's 1.0. Fieldwire also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (14K vs 2). Building Tools's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fieldwire sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Building Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fieldwire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. 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 complicate that: 85% of Fieldwire's written reviews are positive against 100% of Building Tools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, Building Tools fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fieldwire | Building Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldwire-construction-app/id780165517/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-tools/id6444877751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 262 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hilti Fieldwire, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/780165520) | [Survival Tools Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657586757) |

## What reviewers say

### Fieldwire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldwire-construction-app/id780165517)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Fieldwire Subscription | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great mobile version
- 👍 Productive interface
- 👍 Ease of use
- 👍 Helpful for project management
- 👍 Intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 👎 Limited photo upload options
- 👎 Microphone control issues
- 👎 Inconsistent marker placement

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Building Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/building-tools/id6444877751)

This application simplifies complex National Construction Codes into interactive graphics, aiming to reduce errors and boost productivity. It provides an accessible way to understand building regulations.

**Highlights:** Interactive graphics for NCC, Maximizes efficiency, Prevents costly mistakes, Easy-to-understand regulations

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month BDAA | $16.49 | per month |
| 1 Month Foundation Member | $19.49 | per month |
| 1 Year BDAA | $154.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Foundation Member | $189.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fieldwire free?

Fieldwire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Building Tools free?

Building Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fieldwire or Building Tools?

Fieldwire is rated higher. Fieldwire averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Building Tools averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fieldwire or Building Tools have ads?

Neither Fieldwire nor Building Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fieldwire or Building Tools?

Fieldwire ships an update every 2 weeks, and Building Tools fortnightly. Most recently, Fieldwire was updated on September 25, 2026 and Building Tools on August 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*