FunBIM vs NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
FunBIM
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Write less, print less and keep everyone in the loop. FunBIM helps you run your construction projects from the job site, online or offline. ISSUE TRACKING Pin issues directly on your plans, add photos, assign trades, set due dates and follow each issue through to closure. Send PDF reports to every stakeholder in one tap. FORMS AND CHECKLISTS Fill in your PDF forms on site, take photos and sign them on screen. Signatures and field values sync to the web app for everyone on the project. WORK PROGRESS Mark on your plans what has been built so far and log quantities. Progress is consolidated project-wide and visible to your whole team. DOCUMENTS Import your drawings with version control, annotate PDFs and browse 3D BIM models. Every plan opens on site, even with no network. BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE β’ Works fully offline: your data stays on the device and syncs when you are back online β’ Voice input to fill in an observation hands-free β’ Comments and notes on every issue β’ Dashboards and PDF reports for issues, forms and progress β’ Notifications when something changes on your projects SUBSCRIBE TO COLLABORATE A subscription unlocks everything that goes through the cloud: β’ Multi-user collaboration and project sharing β’ Sync across all your devices β’ Online report generation and sharing links β’ Centralised user and company management β’ Single sign-on for your organisation β’ Email and phone support If you subscribe through Apple, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period at the displayed price. Manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://funbim.com/en/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://funbim.com/en/terms/ Support: support@funbim.com
NEXT
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NEXT-BIM is a professional augmented reality solution designed to visualize BIM models on-site or off-site with unmatched precision and no drift. NEXT-BIM Explorer is the augmented reality application designed for construction, engineering, and project management professionals. View your 3D models at a 1:1 scale on site, check work in progress, quickly identify discrepancies, and make decisions faster, directly in the field. Thanks to automatic and continous alignement and offline operation, NEXT-BIM Explorer can be used anywhereβeven in areas without a network connection. The model becomes a real control, audit, and monitoring tool, accessible to everyone, even without technical skills. Compatible with iPad Pro. Main Features: Automatic and continuous alignment of 3D models to the physical environment Smooth navigation in both AR and VR modes, even with complex models Support for large 3D files (several GBs β IFC Compatible BIM Files ( IFC, Navisworks Pluginβ¦) Offline usage for disconnected job sites Annotations, photos, measures and reports exportable in BCF, PDF or Excel Multilingual interface and intuitive user experience By offering an immersive mixed reality experience and a drift-free AR engine, NEXT-BIM empowers field teams with better decision-making, improved coordination, and reduced execution errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NEXT at none against FunBIM's 2. FunBIM's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FunBIM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $84.99 per month. NEXT asks for nothing beyond the download.
FunBIM ships an update every 3 days, NEXT every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FunBIM | NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 108 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FUNBIM | NEXT-BIM |
In-app purchases
FunBIM
- Enterprise (1 month)$84.991 Month
- Enterprise (1 year)$899.991 Year
NEXT
No in-app purchases









