Comparison

Google Meet vs BIMNEXT

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

Head to head
About

Google Meet

Connect with friends, family, and colleagues through high-quality video calls and meetings. Schedule calls, send video messages, or join spontaneous conversations. Enhance interactions with features like real-time captions, in-call chat, and engaging effects.

Highlights
  • High-quality video calls
  • Scheduled meetings
  • Video messages
  • Real-time translated captions
  • In-call chat
  • Screen sharing
  • Stackable effects
Features
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Google Meet is a high-quality video calling app designed to help you have meaningful and fun interactions with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, wherever they are. Meet lets you connect in whatever way works for you: Call someone spontaneously, schedule time together, or send a video message that they can watch and respond to later. Meet also helps you get things done. It integrates with other Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides, and Calendar, and offers a number of features to help you run smooth and engaging meetings, like noise cancellation, in-call chat, recordings, and more.* Features to look forward to: Make spontaneous calls or host video meetings with your friends and colleagues, all in one app. Enjoy one-on-one video calls for up to 24 hours and host meetings for up to 60 minutes and 100 people at no cost. Follow along in your preferred language with real-time translated captions in over 70 languages. Use in-call chat to share ideas, ask questions, or provide feedback without interrupting the flow of the conversation. Make your calls more engaging with in-call emojis that allow you to express yourself seamlessly without interrupting the conversation. Share visuals like photos, videos, and presentations during your call to collaborate or simply share memories from your recent vacation. Make your calls with family and friends more fun with stackable effects that allow participants to add multiple backgrounds, filters, and animations, to create a personalized experience. Use on-the-go mode for an audio-only experience with larger call controls, making it easier to take calls with fewer distractions while walking, driving, or using public transportation. Access on any device: Meet works across mobile, tablet, web, and smart devices,** so everyone can join. High quality video: Show up looking your best with up to 4k video quality video***. Learn more about Google Meet: https://workspace.google.com/products/meet/ Follow us for more: Twitter: https://twitter.com/googleworkspace Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/googleworkspace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/googleworkspace/ *Meeting recording, noise cancellation are available as premium features. See https://workspace.google.com/pricing.html for more details **Not available in every language. ***Bandwidth permitting. Google Meet automatically adjusts to the highest video quality possible based on your bandwidth. Data charges may apply. Check your carrier for details. Specific feature availability may vary based on device specifications.

About

BIMNEXT

Features
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- BIM Next – Shaping the Future of Construction + BIM Next is a groundbreaking solution that streamlines Building Information Modeling (BIM) for construction projects, from design to execution and maintenance. With an intuitive interface and cutting-edge technology, BIM Next empowers architects, engineers, and contractors to collaborate efficiently, save time, and minimize errors. - Key Features: + Access BIM models anytime, anywhere: View and edit IFC/REVIT models on mobile devices or tablets. + Real-time collaboration: Connect project teams for quick reviews, analysis, and decision-making. + Virtual Reality (VR/AR) integration: Experience 3D models in immersive environments, supporting Microsoft HoloLens (if applicable). + Smart analysis: Detect design clashes and optimize workflows before construction begins. + User-friendly, no complex setup: Automatically align models with reality, support voice commands, and handle large files (GBs).

Screenshots

Google Meet4 screens
BIMNEXT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Google Meet at weekly against BIMNEXT's every 6 weeks. Google Meet also leads on chart position (#10 vs unranked). BIMNEXT's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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

Google Meet ships an update weekly, BIMNEXT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Google Meet versus BIMNEXT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoogle MeetBIMNEXT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3M — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#10 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size607 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGoogleHoai Nam Bui

Bugs and requests

Google Meet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video freezes when moving away from WiFi
  • Inability to answer calls or end them properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add screen sharing capability
  • Implement group chat and texting features
  • Allow customization of user profiles and group chats
  • Improve compatibility with older devices and operating systems

BIMNEXT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Google Meet

No in-app purchases

None

BIMNEXT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Google Meet free?
Google Meet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BIMNEXT free?
BIMNEXT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Google Meet or BIMNEXT have ads?
Neither Google Meet nor BIMNEXT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Google Meet or BIMNEXT?
Google Meet ships an update weekly, and BIMNEXT every 6 weeks. Most recently, Google Meet was updated on October 22, 2026 and BIMNEXT on October 12, 2026.

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