# Construction vs Visual Assistance

The clearest difference is update cadence: Construction at every 6 weeks against Visual Assistance's every 5 months. Visual Assistance's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Construction ships an update every 6 weeks, Visual Assistance every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction | Visual Assistance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-assistance/id1568712676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [built t  GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477507834) | [Windmöller & Hölscher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568712678) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction/id1477507835)

This app provides an interactive, map-based platform for construction project management. It allows users to record quality issues, document performance, and link data to specific elements for improved documentation and project oversight.

**Highlights:** Interactive map-based project control, Record quality issues and localized information, Document performance statuses, Create and manage project elements, Distribute responsibilities and feedback, Release tasks

**In-app purchases:** none


### Visual Assistance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-assistance/id1568712676)

This app connects users with experts for real-time remote support. It allows for live video and audio sharing, photo capture, and interactive markings to aid in troubleshooting. Integrated chat with translation facilitates clear communication and information exchange.

**Highlights:** Live video and audio sharing, Photo capture and sharing, Live markings on images, Chat and voice chat with translation, Document display (technical drawings, etc.), Real-time expert support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction free?

Construction is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Assistance free?

Visual Assistance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Construction or Visual Assistance have ads?

Neither Construction nor Visual Assistance shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction or Visual Assistance?

Construction ships an update every 6 weeks, and Visual Assistance every 5 months. Most recently, Construction was updated on September 8, 2026 and Visual Assistance on June 4, 2026.

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