Comparison

StreamBIM vs Argyle Build

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StreamBIM

Features
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StreamBIM - An openBIM platform for interoperability for planning and execution of construction projects. Easy to use for the craftsmen and project managers on site. Streaming of BIM and drawings StreamBIM gives mobile access to the BIM, drawings and documents of your construction project. Our streaming technology makes mobile devices tackle the big and complex BIM models based on openBIM and IFC. When a drawing or model is uploaded to StreamBIM it is instantly available to all the members of your project. BIM on mobile devices Navigate quickly in federated BIM models. Select objects and read object information. Hide objects and model layers to explore the complex details of your project. Drawings and documents Get access to all the PDF drawings of your construction project – the symbiotic companion to your BIM. Communicate and document your workflow with pre-defined templates. Easy to document the work you have done, easy for a manager to measure progress and mark the tasks as "done". Easy to hand over documentation to the building owner. Define working groups and whom to be member of the groups. Share and discuss issues and workflows within the groups. Easy to find the tasks which are assigned you. Create annotation on issues or simply document the work that has been done. Directly linked to objects and the position in your BIM.

About

Argyle Build

This professional construction app enhances site superintendents' capabilities by providing AR visualization of Building Information Models. It allows for quick loading of federated models, offline access, and precise alignment of BIM to the jobsite using patented technology. Visualize MEP designs, engage stakeholders with AR walkthroughs, validate as-built conditions, and detect clashes.

Highlights
  • AR BIM visualization
  • Offline model access
  • Patented alignment technology
  • Layered BIM components
  • Metadata access
  • MEP layout visualization
  • As-built validation
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Argyle is a professional construction application that gives site superintendents superpowers. Just add Building Information Models Federated models load quickly with Argyle’s proprietary file compression. Small files saved locally means everything is available–even without wifi. Easy, Accurate Alignment Patented alignment precisely positions BIM to the jobsite in Augmented Reality. Simply connect the app to site monuments. Layers and Metadata Layer electrical, mechanical, pipe, and structural, then dive deep on any component or part number with metadata. How contractors use Argyle From design to layout, Argyle provides real time visualization that moves teams faster. MEP and Embed Layout Visualization: Overlay MEP designs in real-time on the jobsite, ensuring accurate placement and alignment of systems before physical installation begins. Spend less time in layout and improve time to competency Stakeholder Engagement & Visualization: Enhance communication with owners and stakeholders by providing immersive AR walkthroughs, allowing them to visualize and understand project progress, design intent, and potential changes in real-time. As-Built Validation: Utilize AR to overlay and compare the final constructed entity with the original design, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference, maintenance, and renovations. Clash Detection: Visualize 3D models on-site to preemptively identify and resolve clashes, reducing installation delays and costly rework.

Screenshots

StreamBIM4 screens
Argyle Build3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Argyle Build at monthly against StreamBIM's every 3 months. Argyle Build also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StreamBIM ships an update every 3 months, Argyle Build monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
StreamBIM versus Argyle Build: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStreamBIMArgyle Build
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB430 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRendra ASArgyle Build

In-app purchases

None

StreamBIM

No in-app purchases

None

Argyle Build

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StreamBIM free?
StreamBIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Argyle Build free?
Argyle Build is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StreamBIM or Argyle Build have ads?
Neither StreamBIM nor Argyle Build shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StreamBIM or Argyle Build?
StreamBIM ships an update every 3 months, and Argyle Build monthly. Most recently, StreamBIM was updated on July 21, 2026 and Argyle Build on September 17, 2026.

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