Comparison

UniversalPlantViewer vs Trimble SiteVision

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

Head to head
About

UniversalPlantViewer

View 3D plant models and their attributes on your mobile device. Supports both online streaming and offline access to locally saved models. Offers identical functionality to its desktop counterpart.

Highlights
  • 3D plant model viewing
  • Attribute review
  • Online streaming mode
  • Offline mode
  • Cross-platform compatibility (mobile and desktop)
  • Industry standard model conversion
Features
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UniversalPlantViewer App – the official CAXperts mobile viewer app CAXperts UniversalPlantViewer App is a free 3D plant model viewing application that allows you to review 3D plant models together with their corresponding attributes. • Use the online mode to view server-based models from anywhere using our special streaming technology • Use the offline mode to work on locally saved models e.g. during plane trips • Available for both iPhone and iPad • Also available as a desktop version with identical functionality • Using the desktop version models from the most common industry standards for plant design and BIM can be converted to the mobile-streaming format Please feel free to ask for more information on info@caxperts.com

About

Trimble SiteVision

Visualize digital designs in the real world with augmented reality. Collaborate with your team to detect errors, capture issues with AR photos, and measure progress. Supports various industry data formats and offline work.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Error detection and conflict resolution
  • AR site photo capture
  • Cloud-enabled collaboration
  • Progress and as-built measurements
  • Offline support
  • Support for BIM, CAD, and GIS data
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Trimble® SiteVision® is a real-time, in-field visualization and reality capture for collaborating on project progress and detecting design changes or conflicts. Choose your hardware configuration to collect images, GNSS points, EDM points or LiDAR scans. Work with SiteVision indoors, or outdoors in conjunction with a Trimble HPS2 handle or Trimble Catalyst DA2 receiver for high precision GNSS workflows. Key Features • Reality capture - capture georeferenced 3D scans (requires LiDAR enabled iPhone Pro or iPad Pro) • Visualization tools - use AR to view your 3D model data on site and in context, utilizing transparency, cross-section, and fishbowl tools. • Capture issues - take augmented reality site photos to clearly communicate issues & share them with industry standard BCF Topic support. • Cloud enabled collaboration - share project data with Trimble Connect, cloud-based common data environment and collaboration platform. • Measurements - measure and record progress and as-built information such as positions, lengths, and areas • Offline support - work offline then sync later to Trimble Connect • Supports a wide range of industry workflows and data formats: • common BIM data via Trimble Connect - IFC, NWD/NWC, RVT, SKP, DWG, TRB, Tekla • CAD data from Trimble Business enter, Civil3D, OpenRoads, Novapoint, LandXML • GIS data via Trimble Maps and OGC Web Feature Services • Support for precision GNSS workflows enabled by Trimble RTX and VRS services or internet base stations for global correction service coverage

Screenshots

UniversalPlantViewer4 screens
Trimble SiteVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UniversalPlantViewer at 100% against Trimble SiteVision's 0%. UniversalPlantViewer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UniversalPlantViewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of UniversalPlantViewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Trimble SiteVision's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UniversalPlantViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, Trimble SiteVision every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UniversalPlantViewer versus Trimble SiteVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversalPlantViewerTrimble SiteVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAXperts GmbHTrimble Inc.

Customer experience

UniversalPlantViewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Trimble SiteVision

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

UniversalPlantViewer

No in-app purchases

None

Trimble SiteVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UniversalPlantViewer free?
UniversalPlantViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trimble SiteVision free?
Trimble SiteVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UniversalPlantViewer or Trimble SiteVision?
UniversalPlantViewer is rated higher. UniversalPlantViewer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Trimble SiteVision averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do UniversalPlantViewer or Trimble SiteVision have ads?
Neither UniversalPlantViewer nor Trimble SiteVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UniversalPlantViewer or Trimble SiteVision?
UniversalPlantViewer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Trimble SiteVision every 3 months. Most recently, UniversalPlantViewer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Trimble SiteVision on November 7, 2026.

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