Comparison

Arkio vs Trimble SiteVision

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

Head to head
About

Arkio

Collaborate on architectural and design projects in immersive 3D environments. Import large models, present ideas, and gather feedback with tools for markup, voice notes, and AI rendering. Offers VR and multi-device support for seamless teamwork.

Highlights
  • Import large 3D AEC models
  • Collaborative VR and MR experiences
  • AI rendering and presentation tools
  • Voice and text issue capture
  • Built-in modeling and ideation tools
  • Layer management and sun studies
Features
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Design better buildings, together. With Arkio, you can ideate, review and present your work in a powerful collaborative design environment, saving time and money. The new Arkio 2.0 elevates design collaboration to a new level with built-in AI rendering, layers, voice transcription, issue export, and more. Immerse yourself in Arkio using VR or work on your PC, Mac, tablet or phone. Import large 3D models, including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Archicad and Navisworks projects to experience them at 1:1 scale, fully immersed, or in Mixed Reality. Mark up, comment and try new design ideas with ease. With Arkio, you can make good designs great! - Load large 3D models from your favorite AEC tools - Present your designs and guide up to 24 users around your scene - Generate beautiful renders with the Arkio AI camera that can be converted into collaborative frames - Capture notes and issues using text or voice and share them with others via Arkio Cloud - Load your models in Augmented Reality to collaborate with users in VR and other devices - Ideate together using Arkio’s built-in modeling tools and shapes, and export your work back to your favorite AEC design tool - Toggle layers, add sections, do sun studies, add maps and 3D buildings and more! Visit the Arkio website to learn more about Arkio. Some features require a paid plan. Start for free, then upgrade to Plus, Pro or Enterprise to experience the full power of Arkio. Terms of use: https://www.arkio.is/terms/ Privacy policy: https://www.arkio.is/privacy/

About

Trimble SiteVision

Visualize digital designs in the real world with augmented reality. Collaborate with your team to detect errors, capture issues with AR photos, and measure progress. Supports various industry data formats and offline work.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Error detection and conflict resolution
  • AR site photo capture
  • Cloud-enabled collaboration
  • Progress and as-built measurements
  • Offline support
  • Support for BIM, CAD, and GIS data
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Trimble® SiteVision® is a real-time, in-field visualization and reality capture for collaborating on project progress and detecting design changes or conflicts. Choose your hardware configuration to collect images, GNSS points, EDM points or LiDAR scans. Work with SiteVision indoors, or outdoors in conjunction with a Trimble HPS2 handle or Trimble Catalyst DA2 receiver for high precision GNSS workflows. Key Features • Reality capture - capture georeferenced 3D scans (requires LiDAR enabled iPhone Pro or iPad Pro) • Visualization tools - use AR to view your 3D model data on site and in context, utilizing transparency, cross-section, and fishbowl tools. • Capture issues - take augmented reality site photos to clearly communicate issues & share them with industry standard BCF Topic support. • Cloud enabled collaboration - share project data with Trimble Connect, cloud-based common data environment and collaboration platform. • Measurements - measure and record progress and as-built information such as positions, lengths, and areas • Offline support - work offline then sync later to Trimble Connect • Supports a wide range of industry workflows and data formats: • common BIM data via Trimble Connect - IFC, NWD/NWC, RVT, SKP, DWG, TRB, Tekla • CAD data from Trimble Business enter, Civil3D, OpenRoads, Novapoint, LandXML • GIS data via Trimble Maps and OGC Web Feature Services • Support for precision GNSS workflows enabled by Trimble RTX and VRS services or internet base stations for global correction service coverage

Screenshots

Arkio4 screens
Trimble SiteVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arkio at 80% against Trimble SiteVision's 0%. Arkio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Trimble SiteVision's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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. Arkio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Trimble SiteVision asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trimble SiteVision holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Arkio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Trimble SiteVision's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arkio ships an update every 3 weeks, Trimble SiteVision every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Arkio versus Trimble SiteVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArkioTrimble SiteVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)3.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArkioTrimble Inc.

Customer experience

Arkio

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Trimble SiteVision

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Arkio

Subscriptions4
  • Arkio Plus Montly$19.991 Month
  • Arkio Pro Subscription$44.991 Month
  • Arkio Plus 3 Months$44.993 Months
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  • Arkio Plus Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • Arkio Plus Asset Pack$9.99
None

Trimble SiteVision

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arkio free?
Arkio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trimble SiteVision free?
Trimble SiteVision is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arkio or Trimble SiteVision?
Trimble SiteVision is rated higher. Arkio averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Trimble SiteVision averages 3.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Arkio or Trimble SiteVision have ads?
Neither Arkio nor Trimble SiteVision shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arkio or Trimble SiteVision?
Arkio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Trimble SiteVision every 3 months. Most recently, Arkio was updated on September 20, 2026 and Trimble SiteVision on September 20, 2026.

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