Comparison

BIM 360 vs Firestop Locator

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

Head to head
About

BIM 360

Access project documents, plans, and models on your mobile device. Execute construction quality and safety workflows, manage documents, and collaborate with your team from anywhere. Stay on time and on budget with real-time project information.

Highlights
  • Access project documents, plans, and models
  • Execute construction quality and safety workflows
  • Collaborative document and data management
  • Manage 2D plans, 3D models, and project documents
  • Deploy quality and safety programs to mobile workers
  • Create, assign, and approve RFIs
  • Create, view, and share 2D & 3D markups
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The Autodesk® BIM 360® app provides users of the next-generation BIM 360 platform with the ability to access all project documents, plans and models, as well as execute construction quality and safety workflows from their iPhone or iPad. This is a companion app for users of the next-generation BIM 360 Field Management and Document Management modules. Apps for other BIM 360 products are available on the iTunes store. The BIM 360 platform for construction management and project delivery helps your project team stay on-time and on-budget because everyone has access to the latest version all project information in a single app - anytime, anywhere. As a result, you can save time, lower risk and reduce rework and errors. ______________________________ With the BIM 360 app, users can: Collaborative document and data management • Manage all 2D plans, 3D models, and project documents in the cloud. • View and explore documents from Apple phones or tablets. • Organize, share and track use of contractual documents. Get the right project information into the hands of those that need it • Curate files and drawings into project folders with permission-based access rights. • Extract sheets and properties directly from drawings and models. • Get notified automatically on document changes or when an issue is assigned to you. Deploy quality and safety programs to mobile workers • View and run checklists assigned to you on your Apple device. • Generate issues for non-conforming checklist items. • Add punch list items during site walkthroughs. Reduce risk, eliminate errors and ensure the entire team is building from the current set • Create, assign and approve RFIs, and pin to location on drawing. • View, edit and manage docs from your phone or tablet. • Access zero-client model and PDF viewing, with optimized zoom. Keep teams in sync from the office to the field, 2D to BIM • Create, view and share 2D & 3D markups. • Notifications alert users of changes or issues to be reviewed. • Log daily site activity to track project progress and performance. Support Email: bim360fieldmgmtsupport@autodesk.com

About

Firestop Locator

Streamline firestop documentation and inspections with this app. Track installations, visualize locations on floor plans, and generate instant reports. Manage projects and teams securely, even offline.

Highlights
  • Team & Project Management
  • Visual Floor Plans
  • Offline Functionality
  • QR Code Enabled
  • Instant Reporting (PDF/Excel)
  • Customizable Forms
  • Secure Sign-On
Features
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Take control of your firestop management. Firestop Locator streamlines documentation and inspections, making it easy to track installations, generate reports, and maintain quality control from the job site to the office. * Team & Project Management: Manage project access with secure teams and roles. * Visual Floor Plans: Visualize your firestop locations directly on your project's floor plans. * Full Offline Functionality: Work from anywhere, even without Wi-Fi, and sync up when you're back online. * Secure Single Sign-On: Sign in quickly and securely using your existing Access STI account. * Intuitive Workflow: Efficiently track firestop installations and inspections from start to finish. * QR Code Enabled: Utilize our turn-key solution with pre-printed QR labels for instant identification. * Instant Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports in both PDF and Excel® formats on the spot. * Custom Tracking: Track a wide range of custom items to suit your project’s unique needs. * Flexible Forms: Personalize item and inspection forms with custom fields for maximum flexibility. Firestop Locator empowers building owners, architects, contractors, and inspectors to document, track, and report on firestop systems with confidence and efficiency. Privacy Policy: https://www.stifirestop.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.stifirestop.com/legal/terms-and-conditions/

Screenshots

BIM 3604 screens
Firestop Locator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Firestop Locator at 100% against BIM 360's 4%. Firestop Locator also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8) and monetization model (free vs freemium). BIM 360's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 5). 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

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

Firestop Locator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIM 360 has 148 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of BIM 360's written reviews are positive against 100% of Firestop Locator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BIM 360 versus Firestop Locator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIM 360Firestop Locator
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (148 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Specified Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

BIM 360

All ratings148 ratings
Positive16.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative77.0%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive4.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative88.4%

Firestop Locator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

BIM 360

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes when uploading photos to issues or checklists
  • Login failures with 'account not activated' error
  • Syncing failures requiring app reinstallation
  • Drawings fail to load or open
  • App freezes when viewing 3D models
Show 15 more
  • Keyboard covers input fields making text invisible
  • Session expires frequently requiring repeated logins
  • Downloaded drawings lost after session expiration
  • Filters reset when navigating between tabs
  • App offloads when backgrounded, requiring restart
  • Assignee filter inconsistently shows 'my company' option
  • Checklist items take 20+ seconds to register button clicks
  • Cannot delete photos from checklists
  • Keyboard only accepts one letter in company field
  • App crashes after iOS updates
  • Microsoft single sign-on not working on iPhone SE
  • MFA code entry field missing
  • Incompatibility with iPhone X button placement
  • Projects over 200MB cannot be opened
  • Large project downloads crash iPad

Requested features

17 requests
  • Offline-first functionality with reliable syncing
  • Portrait and landscape orientation support
  • Admin tools for team member management
  • Better markup and annotation capabilities
  • PDF search functionality
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  • Batch photo upload
  • Copy/duplicate checklist items
  • Equipment module from BIM 360 Field
  • RFI creation capability
  • Split-screen mode for iPad
  • Email notification controls
  • Filter by drawing version
  • Upload date display for models
  • Improved model viewer with pivot point rotation
  • Clash detection and reporting
  • Better Word and Excel file support
  • Mouse scroll wheel support

Firestop Locator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIM 360

No in-app purchases

None

Firestop Locator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIM 360 free?
BIM 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firestop Locator free?
Firestop Locator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BIM 360 or Firestop Locator?
Firestop Locator is rated higher. BIM 360 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Firestop Locator averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do BIM 360 or Firestop Locator have ads?
Neither BIM 360 nor Firestop Locator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIM 360 or Firestop Locator?
BIM 360 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Firestop Locator every 6 weeks. Most recently, BIM 360 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Firestop Locator on October 7, 2026.

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