OpenRoads Navigator vs Dimensions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenRoads Navigator
Access and analyze civil project data in the field. View terrain, 3D models, and 2D topographies to improve coordination and capture feedback. Facilitates collaboration between office, site, and field teams for better project decisions.
- View terrain and 3D models
- Analyze project information
- Augment project data
- Capture field feedback
- Integrates with ProjectWise
- GPS integration in models
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OpenRoads Navigator is an easy-to-use, dynamic mobile software that provides quick access to civil data in the field. You can interactively view, analyze, and augment a wide variety of project information, including reviewing existing terrain, 3D models, and 2D topographies. Improve project coordination and accelerate collaboration through faster reliable capture of feedback from field staff. The result is better decisions throughout the lifecycle of a project, while minimizing risk. With OpenRoads Navigator, you can work better together to speed approvals and resolve issues during design, construction, and operations. Use the app to combine design artifacts with pay item tracking for field inspection. You can take advantage of integrated GPS in both 2D and 3D models with linear and physical coordinate systems. You can collaborate between office, site, and field to gain insight into project planning and execution for faster resolution of issues found in the field. OpenRoads Navigator integrates with ProjectWise to support collaboration with all team members.
Dimensions
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Dimensions is created specifically for BIM users to view, inspect and coordinate your BIM models directly on your iPhone/iPad, no matter where you are. Features: * View your pre-processed BIM model in detail with Augmented Reality (AR) * Keep your team in-sync with the latest design changes * Fly & Walk mode available * Data Inspection * X-Ray Rendering Mode * Partial loading of the model Note: You will require a VRcollab account with Dimensions licenses in order to use Dimensions.
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OpenRoads Navigator at 9.0 against Dimensions's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
OpenRoads Navigator ships an update every 3 months, Dimensions every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenRoads Navigator | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 251 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bentley Systems, Inc. | VRcollab Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
OpenRoads Navigator
No in-app purchases
Dimensions
No in-app purchases
Questions
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