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Thank you for addressing this comment. Based on the review comments in the App Store, crashing has been a problem for over a year for the Bluebeam Cloud app. Functional and performance gaps have been a consistent characteristic of other Bluebeam apps. It is rather surprising that your software team would migrate your three million person user base to yet another new app with significant ongoing known performance and functionality problems.

Well… I for one am excited to see how this goes. I personally don't think any mobile experience has been that great and have said for a little while now that I wished Bluebeam would focus its mobile efforts on creating one great app instead of several just "good enough" apps. Will there be any form of community-based beta testing needed for any of this development?

Edit: I see many people are acting as though they are being blindsided when in fact they have nearly 9 months of support left, plus any additional time they can get out of their app while it's in this discontinued state. I feel like that could be plenty of time to iron out some of the Bluebeam for mobile issues presented here so far. I could be completely off base here, but this sort of thing is kind of just how mobile apps are. They can't be endlessly updated without eventually requiring a complete overhaul to keep up with current technological standards. Even super long running apps like Youtube and Facebook have been through these same growing pains. I remember how confusing it was to see that there was a "different" Facebook app, when they switched it up years ago. It isn't pleasant for the user to adjust every time, but it's often actually a good sign when a developer sees the need to start a completely new app. It's a sign of longevity and forecasted growth, IMO.

So Sad. Been trying to convert to the cloud but so much of what I've built for Revu doesn't work on the cloud so I stay with the iPad app where it works.

Disappointing day for me and I am truly just baffled at this point.😒😕😥🤦

What are you doing Bluebeam, why would you take it away before giving us something to test out like any other time you have something new. I am not understanding how this makes sense.

So when is the new app going to be ready for us to use then since the cut off date has already been set.

Hi Shawn,

I mirror Liz's sentiment. We are very reliant on Revu for iPad and the use of Projects to access files from anywhere. The check out and check in process is ideal. I do hope that prior to retiring this app their is a solid app replacement in place. I don't want to have to explore alternatives as we have invested money, time, and training into making Bluebeam our choice for the past 11-13 years.

For an app to be viable, we need fillable forms, toolsets that are more comprehensive then the tools included with Cloud, and access to files from anywhere. Revu for iPad checked all those boxes.

I am excited to see what y'all come up with and would be happy to test!!

Hi @Liz Larsen! We really appreciate you sharing your perspective. Just to clarify—we’re not doubling down on “Cloud” as a concept, but rather on a new mobile app built on modern, more reliable technology that will ultimately meet and exceed what Revu for iPad offered.

We’re serious about making mobile work independently of the cloud. Starting this summer, the app will support offline file access so you can open and work on files stored locally on your device—no upload required. Cloud features will still be available for those who need them, but they won’t be required to get started.

We also understand that the name “Bluebeam Cloud” may be causing confusion, and we’re taking strategic steps to evaluate a name change to better reflect the direction we’re heading.

We know Revu for iPad has been important to many users, and we’re not taking that lightly. Retiring legacy apps allows us to focus our resources on building the right long-term solution—and we’re making steady progress toward that goal. Thanks again for being part of the conversation.

Sad day.
I just don’t understand the obsession with putting everything “in the cloud.” Not having the full-featured app with jobsite files locally stored is a serious step backward. One of my jobs alone is over 150GB—streaming is not realistic.

We've tried using Bluebeam Cloud, and honestly, it’s useless compared to the native app. Most jobsites don’t have high-speed internet, and cellular service is often weak—or non-existent.

The same goes for the Windows version. I’ve tried the cloud version on a fully connected computer with high-speed internet, and even then, it’s completely useless for me. I can’t perform some of the most basic tasks that the desktop app handles with ease.

Bottom line: We only use the Windows and iOS apps. Without them, Plangrid is entirely worthless for us.

Bad move, guys. People want an iPad app. People aren't fond of Cloud. So what do you do? The exact opposite of what people actually want. Get rid of the iPad app and double down on Cloud.

I love Bluebeam, but this is the wrong move.