Comparison

DIPS APP 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

DIPS APP

Features
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This app allows you to implement various operations related to UA (drones, and the like). - Registration Request ... Apply for and manage UA Owner Information, UA Information, and User Information - Writing Remote ID … Writes ID information to a remote ID product or the like for registered UA - Apply Flight Permission … Apply for flight permits and approvals for UA, and report accidents, and the like - Share Flight Information … Report flight plans of UA, and reference other flight plans, and the like With the mandatory registration of UA, in addition to the physical Registration ID displayed on the aircraft, the aircraft must be equipped with a remote ID function that remotely transmits ID information via radio waves. Use this app to write the registered ID information to a remote ID product or the like. Check the MLIT website for details on the remote ID feature and exemptions. - Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) homepage, MLIT https://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/koku_tk10_000003.html - Terms https://www.dips-reg.mlit.go.jp/app/page/termsDetails_en.html - Privacy Policy https://www.dips-reg.mlit.go.jp/app/page/privacyPolicy_en.html

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

DIPS APP3 screens
Smart Construction Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart Construction Dashboard at monthly against DIPS APP's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DIPS APP ships an update every 3 months, Smart Construction Dashboard monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DIPS APP versus Smart Construction Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDIPS APPSmart Construction Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNext Generation Air Mobility Planning Office Japan Civil Aviation Bureau MLITEARTHBRAIN Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

DIPS APP

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Construction Dashboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DIPS APP free?
DIPS APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Construction Dashboard free?
Smart Construction Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DIPS APP or Smart Construction Dashboard have ads?
Neither DIPS APP nor Smart Construction Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DIPS APP or Smart Construction Dashboard?
DIPS APP ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Construction Dashboard monthly. Most recently, DIPS APP was updated on November 3, 2026 and Smart Construction Dashboard on November 3, 2026.

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