Bluebeam Vu for iPad

Hasn’t been updated to modern iPad resolution so it doesn’t match newer screens. Hard to navigate when things don’t fit on the screens. Given the lack care building the app this shouldn’t be a paid app.

I use this free app in conjunction with the extreme version for desktop as a heavy civil PM. I haven’t had any problems with the app for the last 5 years, but that’s just me. All I use (or need) is the search, bookmarks, page view, and the ability to see my desktop markups. Saves me from carrying 7 sets of plans and specs everywhere everyday. I wish I could sync with the desktop app instead of having to use the cable and overwrite the files manually, but oh well. Seems like every other app or program we use requires a super secret propriety account annual subscription needing internet and IT everywhere you go… I’m glad this app just flat out works.

This app works pretty okay, in terms of making light markups on iPad. That being said i think it needs some basic overhauls. Firstly, there’s no way to create a new blank PDF document this would be incredibly handy for making a simple sketch, but is completely absent. Secondly, going off my first comment there’s no way to add to or modify session/ project documents it appears you can only contribute via markups. Thirdly, the Apple Pencil double touch settings don’t appear to work and there’s no setting to incorporate it, and the markup tools need more of the desktop support/ functionality like editing text & other document editing features available on desktop. I think if these could be incorporated into this app it would be significantly better app in terms of usability and functionality.