Comparison

BIM 360 vs Metal +

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. Streamline project delivery to stay on time and on budget.

Highlights
  • Cloud document and data management
  • View and explore 2D plans and 3D models
  • Quality and safety workflow execution
  • Create, assign, and approve RFIs
  • 2D & 3D markup and annotation
  • Daily site activity logging
  • Permission-based access control
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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

Metal +

Easily calculate the weight and price of various metal forms and alloys. Save your projects and access calculations offline. This tool supports multiple units and metal types for precise results.

Highlights
  • Calculate weight of round, sheet, tube, rectangle forms
  • Supports steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, gold, silver alloys
  • Calculate paint surface area
  • Weight converter
  • Price per kilogram/ton converter
  • Save items and projects
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Metal+ can calculate the weight of any metal form, such as round, sheet, tube, rectangle, and much more. Metal alloys such as steel, aluminum, nickel, copper, gold, silver, and others are supported, and paint surface calculation is performed. To find out how many pieces and how long they are, use the Weight Converter. Calculate price per kilogram / ton from piece price using a price converter. Save items and projects to your favorite list. No need internet (work offline). No background processes. Fast and simple. Less clicks. Accurate results. Remembers your settings for next use. Privacy protected no personal info is collected.

Screenshots

BIM 3604 screens
Metal +3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Metal + at 4.8 against BIM 360's 1.8. Metal + also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). BIM 360's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (148 vs 12). On price, ads 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. Metal + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BIM 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metal + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIM 360 has 148 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIM 360 ships an update every 2 months, Metal + every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BIM 360 versus Metal +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIM 360Metal +
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (148 ratings)4.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Mohamed Saad

Customer experience

BIM 360

All ratings148 ratings
Positive16.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative77.0%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative88.1%

Metal +

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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
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  • 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
Show 12 more
  • 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

Metal +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIM 360

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Metal +

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is BIM 360 free?
BIM 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metal + free?
Metal + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BIM 360 or Metal +?
Metal + is rated higher. BIM 360 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Metal + averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.
Do BIM 360 or Metal + have ads?
Neither BIM 360 nor Metal + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIM 360 or Metal +?
BIM 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Metal + every 4 months. Most recently, BIM 360 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Metal + on November 3, 2026.

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