# IFC IDS Validator

> IFC IDS Validator (iPhone/iPad app by Jamie Ward.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifc-ids-validator/id6761259321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jamie Ward](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870821825)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifc-ids-validator/id6761259321/reviews.md

## What is IFC IDS Validator?

IFC IDS Validator is a focused BIM utility for checking IFC models against IDS specifications directly on-device.

Built for BIM managers, coordinators, and QA workflows, the app lets you import IFC and IDS files, run checks locally, inspect failures clearly, and export reports for project teams.

Key features:

Import .ifc, .ifczip, .ids, and .xml (IDS) files
Read IFC/IDS file metadata (name, extension, size, modified date, security scope state)
Detect IFC schema from header text where available (for example IFC2X3 / IFC4 / IFC4X3)
Run local IDS checks with pass/fail summary and affected object counts
Review failed requirements with rule-level detail
Export validation reports for sharing and record-keeping
Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac (Mac Catalyst)
Privacy:

Files stay on-device in this build unless you explicitly export using system share options.
Version note:

IDS support in this release targets the implemented local rule set and will expand in future updates.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-07-22

What’s new:

• Native macOS support confirmed
• Mac Catalyst removed from the release path
• iPhone and iPad support preserved
• Version updated to 2.1 Build 3
• App Store support wording updated for native macOS
• Existing IFC + IDS validation workflow preserved
• AI-assisted validation explanations preserved
• App Intents / Shortcuts preparation preserved
• TXT, JSON and CSV report export preserved
• Rounded AI-badged branding and IFC suite styling preserved
• Additional build, archive and runtime verification completed

### 2.0 — 2026-07-10

Version 2.0 is a major upgrade for IFC IDS Validator.

This release introduces a refreshed premium IFC suite interface with a dark navy, purple, blue and cyan design, improved glass-style cards, clearer validation workflow steps, and a new rounded AI-badged IDS Validator logo.

New in this version:

• Refreshed IFC suite visual design
• Updated app icon and in-app branding
• Improved iPhone and iPad layouts
• Native macOS support with no Mac Catalyst
• Clearer IFC + IDS import workflow
• Improved validation result dashboard
• AI-assisted explanation panel for validation results
• Built-in local rule-based explanations and suggested next actions
• AI Settings and privacy notice
• App Intents / Shortcuts preparation
• Improved TXT, JSON and CSV report export
• Better wrong-file import protection
• Clearer privacy and non-certification wording
• Bug fixes, layout improvements and release-readiness updates

AI-assisted text is provided as guidance and should be reviewed before sharing or issuing reports. IDS validation results should also be reviewed against project and client information requirements.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-27

No release notes.

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