As Bluebeam continues to modernize its platform and invest in cloud-first solutions, many users have been asking about the future of Revu for iPad and what mobile workflows will look like. Here’s an overview of what you can expect going forward.
Revu for iPad Has Been Sunset
Bluebeam announced that Revu for iPad would reach end-of-sale at the end of 2025. While users will still be able to access an existing installed app in 2026, it will:
- No longer receive updates
- No longer be supported
- No longer be available in the App Store as of December 31, 2025
This shift places a larger emphasis on Bluebeam Cloud as the central mobile solution for PDF markup, project collaboration, and field access.
Can Bluebeam Cloud Replace Revu for iPad Today?
Short answer: not yet.
While Bluebeam Cloud is advancing quickly, there remains a noticeable gap in functionality compared to Revu for iPad. Bluebeam has been transparent about its approach: they’re not trying to recreate Revu for iPad on mobile, nor are they trying to deliver the full desktop Revu experience on a phone or tablet. Instead, the goal is to deliver reliable, streamlined access to the tools teams already use in the office and the field, with a strong focus on stability, speed, and ease of use.
Current Capabilities in Bluebeam Cloud
Understanding Bluebeam Cloud’s capabilities requires looking at its three access points:
- Web (Desktop Browser)
- iOS App
- Android App
Bluebeam follows a development cycle of Web → iOS → Android, meaning new features roll out to the browser version first, followed by mobile devices. Below is a breakdown of what each platform can do today.
Web Features (Browser Access)
Users accessing Bluebeam Cloud via a desktop browser currently have the most complete feature set:
- Full access to Studio Sessions & Studio Projects
- Robust redlining tools: Text, Cloud, Pen, Highlight, Arrow, Callout, Image Insertion, Length Measurements, and Tool Chest support
- Ability to edit markup properties including colors, fonts, and styles
- Download files from Sessions or Projects
- Send documents to DocuSign directly from Projects
- Open local PDFs (not limited to Studio)
- Natural language search capabilities in Projects
- Integrations with OneDrive, Procore, and SharePoint
iOS Features
The iOS app offers strong markup and review functionality, though not yet at full parity with the Web version:
- Access to Studio Sessions & Studio Projects
- Redlining tools: Text, Cloud, Pen, Highlight, Arrow, Callout, Image Insertion, Rectangle, Ellipse
- Edit properties of markups (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Download files from Sessions or Projects
- Open local PDFs
- December 2025 updates:
- Fill out basic form fields directly in your PDF
- January 2026 Updates:
- Measurements on PDFs from a Studio Project - Length, Area, Polylength and Count
Android Features
Android support is improving, but still the most limited of the three:
- Access to Studio Sessions & Studio Projects
- Redlining tools: Text, Pen, Highlight, Arrow, Rectangle
- December 2025 updates:
- Edit locally stored PDFs
What This Means for Your Workflow
If your teams rely heavily on Revu for iPad, now is the time to:
- Evaluate which mobile capabilities are essential for your workflows
- Identify gaps in Bluebeam Cloud relative to your current usage
- Begin planning for a transition today
The Bluebeam mobile roadmap is active, and new features continue to roll out regularly. For many organizations, combining Bluebeam Cloud for field access with Revu desktop for advanced markup and review offers a flexible, future-ready approach.
Our team can help assess your current Revu for iPad workflows and prepare for your transition to Bluebeam Cloud.