Dimensions vs NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Dimensions
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Dimensions is created specifically for BIM users to view, inspect and coordinate your BIM models directly on your iPhone/iPad, no matter where you are. Features: * View your pre-processed BIM model in detail with Augmented Reality (AR) * Keep your team in-sync with the latest design changes * Fly & Walk mode available * Data Inspection * X-Ray Rendering Mode * Partial loading of the model Note: You will require a VRcollab account with Dimensions licenses in order to use Dimensions.
NEXT
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NEXT-BIM is a professional augmented reality solution designed to visualize BIM models on-site or off-site with unmatched precision and no drift. NEXT-BIM Explorer is the augmented reality application designed for construction, engineering, and project management professionals. View your 3D models at a 1:1 scale on site, check work in progress, quickly identify discrepancies, and make decisions faster, directly in the field. Thanks to automatic and continous alignement and offline operation, NEXT-BIM Explorer can be used anywhereβeven in areas without a network connection. The model becomes a real control, audit, and monitoring tool, accessible to everyone, even without technical skills. Compatible with iPad Pro. Main Features: Automatic and continuous alignment of 3D models to the physical environment Smooth navigation in both AR and VR modes, even with complex models Support for large 3D files (several GBs β IFC Compatible BIM Files ( IFC, Navisworks Pluginβ¦) Offline usage for disconnected job sites Annotations, photos, measures and reports exportable in BCF, PDF or Excel Multilingual interface and intuitive user experience By offering an immersive mixed reality experience and a drift-free AR engine, NEXT-BIM empowers field teams with better decision-making, improved coordination, and reduced execution errors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dimensions at 15.0 against NEXT's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dimensions | NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 251 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VRcollab Pte Ltd | NEXT-BIM |
In-app purchases
Dimensions
No in-app purchases
NEXT
No in-app purchases







