Trimble SiteVision vs Argyle Build
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Argyle Build
This professional construction app enhances site superintendents' capabilities by providing AR visualization of Building Information Models. It allows for quick loading of federated models, offline access, and precise alignment of BIM to the jobsite using patented technology. Visualize MEP designs, engage stakeholders with AR walkthroughs, validate as-built conditions, and detect clashes.
- AR BIM visualization
- Offline model access
- Patented alignment technology
- Layered BIM components
- Metadata access
- MEP layout visualization
- As-built validation
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Argyle is a professional construction application that gives site superintendents superpowers. Just add Building Information Models Federated models load quickly with Argyle’s proprietary file compression. Small files saved locally means everything is available–even without wifi. Easy, Accurate Alignment Patented alignment precisely positions BIM to the jobsite in Augmented Reality. Simply connect the app to site monuments. Layers and Metadata Layer electrical, mechanical, pipe, and structural, then dive deep on any component or part number with metadata. How contractors use Argyle From design to layout, Argyle provides real time visualization that moves teams faster. MEP and Embed Layout Visualization: Overlay MEP designs in real-time on the jobsite, ensuring accurate placement and alignment of systems before physical installation begins. Spend less time in layout and improve time to competency Stakeholder Engagement & Visualization: Enhance communication with owners and stakeholders by providing immersive AR walkthroughs, allowing them to visualize and understand project progress, design intent, and potential changes in real-time. As-Built Validation: Utilize AR to overlay and compare the final constructed entity with the original design, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference, maintenance, and renovations. Clash Detection: Visualize 3D models on-site to preemptively identify and resolve clashes, reducing installation delays and costly rework.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Argyle Build at 5.0 against Trimble SiteVision's 3.8. Argyle Build also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Trimble SiteVision's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Argyle Build holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trimble SiteVision has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Trimble SiteVision ships an update every 3 months, Argyle Build monthly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Trimble SiteVision | Argyle Build |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 255 MB | 430 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trimble Inc. | Argyle Build |
Customer experience
Trimble SiteVision
Argyle Build
In-app purchases
Trimble SiteVision
No in-app purchases
Argyle Build
No in-app purchases








