EatonAR vs BNi Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EatonAR
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Envision your switchboard lineup and requirements in Eaton's new AR app. Add or remove switchboard structures according to your construction needs, such as the main incoming with or without Canadian metering requirements, distribution loads, and submain sections. Verify your assembly footprint with thermal magnetic devices such as breakers and fusible switches (with or without meter sockets). Check for clearances and cable landing locations. Configure your lineup today!
BNi Reference
Access construction cost data, build reference lists, and stay updated with industry content. Explore free articles and insights, browse cost books, and export your saved lists.
- Access BNi construction cost data
- Build and save Reference Lists
- Export lists to PDF and Excel
- Explore industry news and insights
- Browse and search cost book items
- Save up to 100 items per list
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BNi Reference™ helps construction professionals access BNi® construction cost data, build Reference Lists, and stay connected with the latest industry content. Explore our free Community page to discover industry news, articles, updates, and insights from across the construction industry. What you can do: • Explore free community articles, updates, and industry insights • Browse the cost book • Search and filter items • Build and save Reference Lists • Export lists to PDF and Excel • Keep up to 100 items per list Privacy Policy: https://www.econverge.com/privacy-policy End User License Agreement: https://www.econverge.com/eusa
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EatonAR at none against BNi Reference's 10. BNi Reference's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. BNi Reference sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. EatonAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
EatonAR ships an update every 6 months, BNi Reference every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EatonAR | BNi Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.3 GB | 362 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eaton Corporation | ProCureEdge LLC |
In-app purchases
EatonAR
No in-app purchases
BNi Reference
- BNi Home Remodelers - Monthly$14.991 Month
- BNi Mechanical Electrical - Monthly$14.991 Month
- BNi Public Works Costbook - Monthly$14.991 Month
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- BNi Remodeling - Monthly$14.991 Month
- BNi Reference Web Access$50.001 Year
- BNi Reference - Mobile Access$50.001 Year
- BNi Home Remodelers - Yearly$149.991 Year
- BNi Mechanical Electrical - Yearly$149.991 Year
- BNi Public Works Costbook - Yearly$149.991 Year
- BNi Remodeling Costbook - Yearly$149.991 Year
