Punch list apps streamline the recording, assignment, and tracking of defects in construction projects, making the process faster and more efficient. In this article, we explore 4 of the most popular punch list apps in detail, comparing their features, pricing, availability, and user reviews.

The best punch list apps

Punch List Apps: A Product Comparison

We take an in-depth look at the following punch list apps: PlanRadar, Fieldwire, Raken, and Wrike. We’ll examine key features, pricing, availability, and user reviews.

Please note that due to the extensive functionality of some apps, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information. For any specific questions, please contact the respective manufacturers directly.

PlanRadar

PlanRadar is a platform for digital documentation, communication, and reporting in construction and real estate projects. Data related to defects and issues can be captured in typical ways for a punch list app—as text notes, images, videos, and audio recordings—and is seamlessly integrated and connected to digital plans or BIM models, where it is automatically shared with relevant project partners.

One of the app’s greatest strengths is its flexibility—users can customize various features, such as data collection and report creation, to meet their individual needs. This allows defects and other information to be recorded in a consistent format, streamlining subsequent processes. For example, completed photo documentation and defect lists can be generated with just a few clicks.

Available for Web, Desktop, Android, iOS and Windows.

Key features:

  • Task management
  • Site diary
  • Automated reports
  • DMS
  • Progress tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Calendar function
  • Gantt charts
  • Project management

 

Pricing:

  • Free trial available: Yes
  • Annual: From $ 32/mo.
  • Monthly: From $ 35/mo.

 

Ratings:

  • Apple App Store: 4.8 / 5
  • Capterra: 4.2 / 5
  • Google Play Store: 4.1 / 5

 

Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple App Store Review: „Great, simple, defect management software for browser, tablets and phones; better and more cost efficient than the competition so we switched.“

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Play Review: „Very useful for keeping all plans and documents in one place. Also makes communication easier, so no more WhatsApp messages and emails from subcontractors. Takes some set-up from the browser version but very easy to use once your project is set up.“

This video shows how a site manager uses PlanRadar to make construction management and defect management processes more efficient:

With Planradar, we are able to efficiently measure and document findings on-site and to communicate and process them further.

Take advantage of the 30-day trial version and see how you can take the quality of your construction projects to the next level with PlanRadar as a punch list app!

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Fieldwire

Fieldwire is a punch list app that streamlines task management and communication on construction sites. It allows teams to create, assign, and track tasks directly on digital blueprints, with features like real-time updates, photo documentation, and offline access. The app supports collaboration between on-site and office staff, helping ensure punch list items are quickly resolved.

Available for Web, Android, iOS

Key features:

  • Task management
  • Site diary
  • Construction schedule
  • Document management
  • Photo documentation
  • Defect management
  • Project management

 

Pricing:

  • Free trial available: Yes
  • Annual: From $ 0/mo.
  • Monthly: From $ 0/mo.

 

Ratings:

  • Apple App Store: 4.8 / 5
  • Capterra: 4.6 / 5
  • Google Play Store: 4.7 / 5

 

Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple App Store Review: „I love this app because of the notifications you can receive. I’m a project engineer for a general contractor and this cuts down on the time spent calling or sending emails to notify your team that you have an rfi to be issued, or task to be tackled. The notifications go straight to my phone when someone on my team assigns me to a task. My superintendent love the checklists you can create, and my project manager loves how collaborative the format is. […]“

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capterra Review: „Fieldwire is my go-to software for quickly looking up pages, or photos, or making plan notes, but it lacks basic quality of life features of other software.“

Raken

Raken is an app designed to simplify daily reporting and field management tasks. It allows users to quickly create daily reports, track project progress, and document issues with photos, videos, and notes. The app also supports time tracking, safety checklists, and real-time communication between teams.

Available for Web, Android, iOS

Key features:

  • Task management
  • Daily reports
  • Photo documentation
  • Defect management

 

Pricing:

  • Free version available: No
  • Annual: Custom pricing
  • Monthly: Custom pricing

 

Ratings:

  • Apple App Store: 4.7 / 5
  • Capterra: 4.6 / 5

 

Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple App Store Review: „Honestly I’m expecting them to start wanting to charge me because it’s a pretty decent app. Daily Logs are good, picture markups are nice. Two things I wish were different – 1) I wish you could just put in general contacts globally and assign them to jobs. As it stands, you have to invite subs to each job. 2) There is absolutely no scheduling so you can’t look at a schedule and know what’s coming up.“

⭐⭐⭐ Capterra Review: „Overall: Raken seems somewhat helpful in keeping the details for different jobsites. Pros:Raken help keeps track of details at different project locations. Cons: Obtaining an invoice from Raken system is challenging.“

Wrike

Wrike is a project management app that offers robust tools for task tracking, collaboration, and reporting, though it wasn’t specifically designed for the construction sector. It allows teams to manage projects with customizable workflows, timelines, and real-time updates.

Available for Web, Android, iOS

Key Features:

  • Task management
  • Gantt charts
  • Project management

 

Ratings:

  • Apple App Store: 4.6/5
  • Capterra: 4.3/5
  • Google Play Store: 4.3/5

 

Reviews:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apple App Store Review: „App has been really good, and enjoy using it on the fly to respond to request.“

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Capterra Review: „Wrike is a powerful and simple tool for managing projects. The platform is user-friendly, and it comes equipped with a variety of tools that simplify teamwork and project administration. The analytics and reports are also quite helpful for seeing the big picture of a project.“