Bluebeam Revu for iPad

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I’m a construction PM and need to constantly mark up my drawings for RFIs or simply estimating when necessary... This thing is a mirror of the desktop version but the lack of attention to it is, honestly, annoying. Further, there is no updates for iOS 13... this thing would be 10x more powerful if it was updated to iOS 13... i have been using this app for almost 3 years and had zero complaints until this day. The more i think, the more i want to simply avoid using Bluebeam, and that is the case now because the app actually crashes all together.. Don’t upgrade to iOS 13 or don’t waste your time troubleshooting why this app crashes... the framework is probably outdated so there is almost certainly nothing the end user can do.

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Update: the app does not work in iOS 13. Crashes constantly. Don’t upgrade, or stop using Revu. As a professional Architect, I have used BlueBeam for years in the office and in the field. I liked that I could easily get files onto my iPad through the Studio feature, and I liked the ability to create tool sets on the Desktop that would transfer to the iPad app. However, ever since Nametshek bought BlueBeam, there seems to have been a complete lack of support and development for the iPad app. Seriously: not even a release to fix bugs in at least 11 months! Most good apps release bug fixes every week or two. I also see all of the instability issues that the other reviewers mention. Whenever another Architect asks me how I use BlueBeam on the iPad, one of the first things I mention is to Save Often, because the app WILL crash on you regularly. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a good replacement yet, but I am definitely looking. One star for giving up on what could be a great product.

This program can’t be beat on PC. Mobile version is good, but has few bugs. I had lots of crashing problems. I found if I used the original files I had no crashing problems. If I tried to reduce file size to save on data across multiple devices, the crashing issues would appear. I tried adobe, Fox it, ect, and none are as easy to use as bluebeam in my opinion, although they could read the reduced size files, but with loss of bookmarks, and measuring ability. I like the field guys to be able to easily measure/scale, and have bookmarked files. Those features aren’t available on other devices. If I didn’t have the crashing bug this app would have gotten 5 stars. Use original file, crashing is drastically reduced.

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I am a union sprinkler fitter and I used this app for surveys, field checks, RFI’S and as builds. The app worked well for about 3 months and now it crashes every 5- 10 minutes. This is a purchased app and the developer does not seem to care about resolving the issue (due to a lack of competition in my opinion) The type of software that Bluebeam provides is great tool for field construction personal and I know people in the industry will not think twice about purchasing a tool that makes the job more efficient. Our time is money and as of now I’m spending more time on restarting the app. If another developer provides a similar product and address technical issues promptly, Bluebeam will crash...just like the app they provide.

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A few years back I was very satisfied with Bluebeam software. This app has always had limitations when compared to the desktop version, however, it’s current state is unusable. Developers have a set it and forget it mentality with a complete disregard of major software changes presented with each new iOS version. Not to mention the occasional software bugs that come up unrelated to new iOS which have never been addressed. If I sound impatient and frustrated, it is because I am. I have been waiting for a while holding on to hope that enough complaints have been made to see changes. Since there has been no development, and no communication from the Bluebeam team, I feel it is time to stop using Bluebeam and move on to competing service.