Comparison

BIM 360 vs Lifecron

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

Lifecron

Features
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Lifecron is designed for busy people who want to stay on top of life’s essential tasks without the hassle of complicated to-do lists or calendars. Inspired by the efficiency of "cron jobs" that automate background processes, Lifecron does the same for your life. It’s a no-frills, straightforward reminder app that keeps track of what matters—when it matters. Birthdays, anniversaries, chores, or small household tasks—Lifecron is your go-to tool for handling life’s responsibilities. Lifecron isn’t a work productivity app. It’s made for your personal life, for the little things that often slip through the cracks. From remembering to take out the trash to not forgetting an anniversary, Lifecron is the reminder system you need to help stay on top of life’s daily challenges—without overwhelming you. Lifecron is designed to help you be more dependable at home. It’s the app you can count on to keep your household running smoothly.  Lifecron isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.

Screenshots

BIM 3604 screens
Lifecron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BIM 360 at Free against Lifecron's $1.99. Lifecron's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On 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

BIM 360 is free to download; Lifecron costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BIM 360 versus Lifecron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIM 360Lifecron
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating1.8 (148 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings148 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size249 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.37CHAIRS, LLC

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
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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

Lifecron

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIM 360

No in-app purchases

None

Lifecron

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIM 360 free?
BIM 360 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lifecron free?
Lifecron costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BIM 360 or Lifecron have ads?
Neither BIM 360 nor Lifecron shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIM 360 or Lifecron?
BIM 360 ships an update every 2 months, and Lifecron every 3 days. Most recently, BIM 360 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Lifecron on November 4, 2026.

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