Comparison

PIX4Dcatch vs Smart Construction Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

PIX4Dcatch

Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture images and LiDAR data to create accurate 3D models for professional use. Visualize, measure, and share your creations in AR.

Highlights
  • 3D model creation from images and LiDAR
  • RTK device compatibility for centimeter accuracy
  • Live feedback during capture
  • Augmented reality (AR) model visualization
  • Cloud processing and desktop export options
  • Measurement and geolocation capabilities
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Digitize Reality: Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Simply point and record to create professional-grade 3D models. Pair with a compatible RTK device for centimeter-level accuracy, precise measurements, and geolocated 3D reconstructions. Visualize the captured model in the app, upload and export, and view it in AR. New ArcGIS Workflow: PIX4Dcatch now streams ArcGIS data in realtime in AR to provide in-field operators full contextual information about the entire site including 3D reconstructions and attributes. Our capture feature generates complete and defensible georeferenced 3D reconstructions which can be communicated seamlessly back to ArcGIS. New Guide-To Feature: PIX4Dcatch has a guide-to feature directing users to specified geolocated assets for staking, boosting onsite efficiency and accuracy. Just select the point or reconstruction you would like to find and follow the arrows in AR. WORKFLOW 1 – Scan & Capture Walk around your site. The app automatically gathers data and provides live feedback using iOS LiDAR, ensuring you capture every detail. For enhanced accuracy, use an RTK device compatible with PIX4Dcatch, PIX4D Autotags with a fully automated workflow, or combine both. 2 – Process, Analyze & Share Process your data by uploading to PIX4Dcloud for online analysis and sharing, or export to PIX4Dmatic for desktop processing. Both platforms offer a 14-day free trial. Projects can also be exported to third-party photogrammetry software. Measure spaces, document results, and enjoy all the benefits of a detailed 2D/3D model of your surroundings. 3 – View in AR Experience an immersive augmented-reality view. Display 3D models and points directly in your phone camera in AR. ____________________ USE CASES • Digitize construction sites • Measure stockpiles and other objects • Document underground utilities • Digitize indoor and outdoor spaces with Autotags • Visualize and verify 3D models in AR in real time • Perform single-point measurements with RTK accuracy ____________________ COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for LiDAR-equipped devices (Pro series phones) • All ARKit-enabled devices • RTK devices: Emlid Reach RX and RX2, TopCon HiPer CR, Bad Elf Flex Mini, Bad Elf Flex, Trimble DA2, Leica Zeno FLX100 ____________________ TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Construction Dashboard

Access and share your job site's 3D digital twin on mobile. Annotate models, issue instructions, submit reports, and receive real-time notifications for seamless team collaboration. Navigate your site with guided directions to specific points.

Highlights
  • 3D digital twin access
  • In-model annotations
  • Instruction and report submission
  • Real-time notifications
  • Navigation mode with guided directions
  • Photo capture and linking
Features
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[Overview] Share and access the latest digital twin of your job site—created with Smart Construction Dashboard—directly on mobile devices. Place annotations anywhere on the 3D model to communicate effectively across your team. Supervisors can issue instructions, and field workers can submit reports, all within the same digital environment (※1). Real-time notifications are delivered instantly to designated recipients, ensuring seamless collaboration. Track your real-time position on site with ease. In Navigation Mode, you can set annotation-linked points as destinations and receive guided directions—making it simple to reach your target, even on large or unfamiliar job sites. Capture and share photos directly from the field to report issues, progress, or site conditions. Photos are automatically linked to annotations on the 3D map, allowing everyone to quickly understand exactly where they were taken. [Requirements] -This app requires an active subscription to Smart Construction Dashboard. -Users must be registered under an organization and have an account set up via Smart Construction Portal. -A job site must be configured in Smart Construction Dashboard, and users must be invited to access it. -For more details, please visit the EARTHBRAIN support page or contact the EARTHBRAIN support team.

Screenshots

PIX4Dcatch4 screens
Smart Construction Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Construction Dashboard at none against PIX4Dcatch's 1. Smart Construction Dashboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). PIX4Dcatch's advantage is ratings volume (264 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, device support 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. PIX4Dcatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $159.00 per month. Smart Construction Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Construction Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIX4Dcatch has 264 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIX4Dcatch ships an update every 2 weeks, Smart Construction Dashboard monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PIX4Dcatch versus Smart Construction Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIX4DcatchSmart Construction Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (264 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings264 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPix4DEARTHBRAIN Ltd.

Customer experience

PIX4Dcatch

All ratings264 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.0%

Smart Construction Dashboard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PIX4Dcatch

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes or shows SDK error with Emlid RX
  • Upload doesn't work for Dropbox or OneDrive
  • Mesh doesn't display like past versions
  • Cannot build an accurate model
  • App locks out
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  • Outputs contradict (geo tags vs GCP coordinates)
  • Cannot log into Pix account inside the app (keyboard issue)
  • Does not recognize license
  • Stopped uploading
  • Photos stored in app, impossible to get if not uploading
  • Create account impossible
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot get contact without registration
  • App unbrauchbar (unusable)
  • Trial cannot be cancelled
  • Scan took 4 days to process
  • Fatal results
  • Slow and annoying

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it possible to work with any GNSS through NMEA Protocol
  • Export GCP's in GPS coordinates as well
  • Add instructions or tips
  • Allow export to local device instead of cloud
  • Allow export of images to PC for free
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  • Allow testing of 3D generation with a limit of pictures or generated 3Ds for free

Smart Construction Dashboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PIX4Dcatch

Subscriptions1
  • PIX4Dcatch Professional14 Days trial$159.001 Month
None

Smart Construction Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIX4Dcatch free?
PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Construction Dashboard free?
Smart Construction Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PIX4Dcatch or Smart Construction Dashboard?
Smart Construction Dashboard is rated higher. PIX4Dcatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 264 ratings, while Smart Construction Dashboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PIX4Dcatch or Smart Construction Dashboard have ads?
Neither PIX4Dcatch nor Smart Construction Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIX4Dcatch or Smart Construction Dashboard?
PIX4Dcatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smart Construction Dashboard monthly. Most recently, PIX4Dcatch was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Construction Dashboard on October 10, 2026.

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