Comparison

Augin vs IFC View

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

Head to head
About

Augin

Visualize and inspect BIM projects at full scale using augmented reality. Upload models from various design software and view them on-site or in the office, checking disciplines side-by-side and accessing BIM information instantly.

Highlights
  • View BIM projects in AR at 1:1 scale
  • Upload models via web or plugins
  • Reference Tracker for precise alignment
  • Partial view for large projects
  • Federated model viewing (Arch, Struct, MEP)
  • Access BIM information and perform measurements
  • Collaborative walkthroughs and presentations
Features
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Augin is the augmented reality platform for construction. View, check and present BIM projects at 1:1 scale, right on the job site or at the office — exactly as they will be built. HOW IT WORKS Upload your model through Augin Web (web.augin.app) or the plugins for Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla and SketchUp (via IFC). In Augin Web you federate the disciplines and create a Reference Tracker with a crop of the area you need; in the app, just open it, point the camera and see the project on top of the real world, at real scale. FEATURES • Reference Tracker: print the reference sheet and place it on site — the model appears aligned to the environment, at the exact spot and height where it will be built. • Partial view: projects too big for a phone now open — the app loads only the crop that matters, light and fast, with no external tools needed to cut the model. • Federated models: architecture, structure and MEP brought together in a single project, so you can check disciplines side by side right on site. • BIM information: tap an element to see its properties instantly; resolve questions with filters, section cuts and measurements without going back to the office. • Collaboration: walk through the project with avatars and present to clients and your team. • AR and 3D mode: visit the job site in augmented reality or explore the model anywhere. WHO IT'S FOR Architects, engineers, contractors and developers who want to take BIM off the screen: design review, site tracking, client presentations and sales. Create your free account and upload your first project in minutes. Tutorials on Augin's YouTube channel.

About

IFC View

Features
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The BIM model, wherever the decision is made. IFC View opens any IFC file on your iPhone, iPad and Mac, checks it, and shows you what is wrong before the site finds out. No account. No cloud. No subscription. Try every Pro feature free for 14 days. ON SITE, IN THE MEETING, AT YOUR DESK Walk the model with the contractor on an iPad. Pin a note with a photo to the window that does not fit. Check a dimension on your iPhone between two meetings. Then open the same file on your Mac and send the issues to the team as BCF. CATCH PROBLEMS EARLY • Clash detection between structure and MEP, across federated models, with every clash named and ready to send as a BCF topic • IDS checking: the elements that miss your information requirements, highlighted in red, with PDF, CSV and Excel reports • Revision comparison: added, changed and removed elements, in color, between two versions of the model UNDERSTAND ANY MODEL, FREE • Opens .ifc and .ifczip from Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla, Vectorworks, Allplan and every other BIM tool • The full object tree, every property set and quantity, search, filters and levels • A section plane and distance measurement with object snaps, in meters or feet and inches • Site notes with photos, circles and freehand markup, saved with the model • Read your team's BCF topics and look up classifications in buildingSMART bSDD DELIVER WITH PRO • Architecture, structure and MEP federated in one scene • Quantity takeoff, 4D construction schedule, and smart views that color by any property • Export BCF, PDF reports, 3D PDF, USDZ for AR, OBJ, STL, GLB, Excel and COBie • Edit property values and save the IFC • Share a view as a link or QR code, or the whole model with its notes as one package • Several models side by side, in tabs and windows ONE PURCHASE, EVERY DEVICE Pro is a single purchase that unlocks your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Try all of it free for 14 days first: no payment details, nothing renews, and your notes and markups stay when the trial ends. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Models are processed on your device and never uploaded. The app collects no data. In English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Sample models to try everything: byn.pt/ifc-view/samples The translations of IFC View into other languages were prepared with the help of AI. If you spot a mistake, please tell us at hello@byn.pt. 3D models in the screenshots: FZK-Haus (KIT Karlsruhe) and Medical-Dental Clinic and Duplex Apartment (buildingSMART International, CC BY 4.0).

Screenshots

Augin4 screens
IFC View4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Augin at none against IFC View's 2. Augin also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. IFC View sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Augin asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Augin ships an update every 3 weeks, IFC View monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Augin versus IFC View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuginIFC View
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size456 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAugin Softwares Ltda.Filipe Goncalves

In-app purchases

None

Augin

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IFC View

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • IFC View Pro$24.99

Questions

Is Augin free?
Augin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFC View free?
IFC View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Augin or IFC View have ads?
Neither Augin nor IFC View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Augin or IFC View?
Augin ships an update every 3 weeks, and IFC View monthly. Most recently, Augin was updated on November 2, 2026 and IFC View on October 31, 2026.

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