Comparison

Fologram vs AIA Events

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

Head to head
About

Fologram

Stream 3D models from Rhino and Grasshopper to your mobile device for AR viewing, interactive design, and fabrication. Build custom mixed reality applications and present designs at scale.

Highlights
  • Stream Rhino and Grasshopper models to iPhone/iPad
  • View models in augmented reality at scale
  • Real-time interactivity with geometry and properties
  • Build mixed reality applications with Grasshopper
  • High precision AR for fabrication
  • Remote model access over the internet
  • Presentations and exhibitions in AR
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Fologram streams Rhino and Grasshopper models to your iPhone and iPad for presentations, fabrication and design. You can use Fologram to view models at scale, build simple modelling tools, create and follow interactive assembly instructions or even prototype complex mixed reality user interfaces and dashboards. To start using Fologram, download the Fologram for Rhino plugin from fologram.com/download then check out docs.fologram.com for example projects, research publications, grasshopper definitions and troubleshooting resources. Stream Rhino Models to your iPhone or iPad: View Rhino models in AR Change scale for immersive 1:1 experiences or tabletop models Custom AR display modes optimised for performance and usability Real-time interactivity: Change geometry, layer properties and materials and see these update in real-time Connect to any Fologram session over the internet for remote model access Build mixed reality applications in Grasshopper: Interact with buttons, sliders and lists in your Grasshopper definition on your iPhone or iPad Real time sensor data: Stream your device position, touch gestures and depth data to Grasshopper Track custom QR codes for part recognition or interactive model placement High precision AR for fabrication: Quickly view models in space using markerless tracking For high precision fabrication applications or physical overlays, locate models with multiple markers Presentations and Exhibitions: View and interact with Rhino and Grasshopper models in AR on multiple devices Host models on the cloud for public access Share links to models with QR codes

About

AIA Events

This app serves as a digital companion for AIA events, offering a full conference schedule, personalized scheduling, real-time updates, and networking opportunities. Connect with attendees, speakers, and share your experience on social media.

Highlights
  • Full conference schedule access
  • Personalized schedule builder
  • Real-time event updates
  • Connect with attendees and speakers
  • Social media sharing
Features
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Get the official AIA Events app! It’s your go-to digital conference companion for all AIA events, including the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, Women’s Leadership Summit, and AIA Leadership Summit. Designed to enhance your experience and make the most of your time, this app gives you the tools to navigate your event effectively and efficiently. Through the AIA Events app, you can: • Access the full conference schedule including dates, times, and locations • Build your personal schedule, including CE sessions and one-on-one meetings • Get real-time updates to stay informed about changes and fun surprises • Connect with and get to know fellow attendees and speakers • Share your conference experience out on social media About AIA events: Browse AIA’s full event calendar at aia.org/community/events, including conferences, webinars, and educational sessions on topics across the built environment. With events throughout the year, you can connect with and learn from the AIA community and the greater AEC industry on a variety of topics. About the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design: The AIA Conference on Architecture & Design is the premier AEC industry event. It brings together the architecture and design communities to network, share knowledge, spark creativity, and uncover new solutions to design a better world. Through keynotes, education, events, tours, and the industry’s largest expo, the annual conference fosters cross-industry collaborations and solutions to showcase the strength of the AEC industry. About Women’s Leadership Summit: WLS is a premier leadership experience that brings together the industry’s largest network of women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. It’s three days of high-impact programming, networking, education, community, and inspiration designed to help create gender equity for women in AEC. About AIA Leadership Summit: AIA Leadership Summit is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. One of AIA’s best attended leadership events, it offers attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. while enhancing their leadership skills.

Screenshots

Fologram3 screens
AIA Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fologram at 60% against AIA Events's 8%. Fologram also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). AIA Events's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price and ads 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. Fologram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. AIA Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fologram ships an update every 3 weeks, AIA Events every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fologram versus AIA Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFologramAIA Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (243 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better7.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—243 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB145 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFologramThe American Institute of Architects

Customer experience

Fologram

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

AIA Events

All ratings243 ratings
Positive60.5%
Neutral7.0%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative82.1%

Bugs and requests

Fologram

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AIA Events

Reported bugs

57 issues
  • Audio and video could be better
  • PowerPoint slides formatted too small
  • Captions obscure images
  • App does not allow for zooming
  • Grey text on white is very hard to read
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  • Text is also tiny
  • Missing CEU amounts in schedule
  • Infinite scrolling makes comparison impossible
  • Information was hard to find, keep, and track
  • App should be released sooner
  • Schedule part of the app was very disappointing
  • Difficult to navigate schedule
  • Not clear on which items submitted as part of schedule
  • Did not let users prioritize and then confirm lectures
  • Cannot pick days in schedule, resets to beginning
  • Background information for seminars not listed
  • Could not download PDFs of presentations
  • No confirmation that messages were received
  • No prompts for replies to messages
  • Handouts missing for numerous seminars
  • Session reservation needed
  • Continues to not show CE courses signed up for
  • Searching for a course number returns incorrect results
  • Zero in-app help
  • Full schedule not showing up
  • Won't recognize sign in email
  • Schedule spending an hour was lost
  • Does not show purchased tours on schedule
  • Any saved sessions are deleted once the app is reopened
  • Bookmarked sessions from full schedule don't show up next time app is opened
  • Some events are not able to be bookmarked
  • Very buggy
  • Entered conference schedule twice and it’s not there
  • App technical support doesn’t help
  • App or platform still doesn’t work
  • Does not save events that you try to register for
  • Selections to schedule are gone each time app is opened
  • Cannot filter sessions by timeslot
  • Hard to navigate
  • No conference map was provided
  • Can’t find what I want
  • Not pre-populating a session paid for
  • Search finds session as CANCELLED when it's not
  • No map of the venue
  • Seat tracker takes too long
  • Not saving CE sessions
  • App is empty, nothing works
  • Trying to select CE sessions
  • Doesn’t link to email registration
  • No other way to remedy app failure
  • Does not work
  • Can’t see the schedule
  • Can’t add to schedule
  • Doesn’t show what user is registered for
  • Extraneous apps create extra work
  • No content loads besides buttons
  • Graphics/fonts are pretty rough

Requested features

9 requests
  • Printed copy of programs
  • PDF of the program
  • Allow pre-reservation for sessions
  • Printed booklet for ease of use
  • Beta test next year's app with real users
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  • Recruit actual potential users ahead of time
  • Filter sessions by timeslot
  • Venue map
  • Chat function or bot for troubleshooting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fologram

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Access$19.991 Month
None

AIA Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fologram free?
Fologram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AIA Events free?
AIA Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fologram or AIA Events have ads?
Neither Fologram nor AIA Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fologram or AIA Events?
Fologram ships an update every 3 weeks, and AIA Events every 4 days. Most recently, Fologram was updated on October 16, 2026 and AIA Events on October 23, 2026.

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