Comparison

NASA vs Building Code Inspector 3D Pro

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

Head to head
About

NASA

Explore the universe with access to live and on-demand NASA+ videos, a vast collection of stunning images, and the latest mission news. Discover interactive augmented reality experiences and track the International Space Station's path.

Highlights
  • NASA+ video streaming
  • 21,000+ NASA images
  • Latest NASA news
  • Mission updates
  • Podcasts
  • ISS tracking and Sky View
  • Augmented reality experiences
Features
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The redesigned NASA App unlocks access to the new NASA+ video streaming service, plus all the latest NASA images, news, mission information, podcasts, and interactive augmented reality experiences to explore -- putting the universe at your fingertips! With the NASA App, you'll be able to: • Explore with unlimited access to NASA+, featuring all of NASA's official live coverage and original on-demand video series. No subscription required. • Easily view over 21,000 of the latest NASA images • Rate images and explore all of the highest rated ones • Read all the latest NASA news and feature articles • Get the latest updates on Artemis, the James Webb Space Telescope, and other exciting NASA missions. • Listen to our podcasts featuring astronauts and experts who take you on a tour of the galaxy without ever leaving Earth. • Set an alert for when the International Space Station will fly over your location and use the Sky View feature to help you locate the station during the visible pass • Experience our rovers and rockets up close and personal with augmented reality. • And so much more! Download the updated NASA App now!

About

Building Code Inspector 3D Pro

Features
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Code Inspector 3D turns building code learning into something you can actually see. Instead of paging through a code book, you explore richly illustrated cutaway views of a house — one for every major building discipline — and tap directly on real components to learn what they are, what inspectors check, and which code sections govern them. WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE 13 illustrated disciplines, each with its own detailed cutaway view and dozens of tappable inspection points: Electrical — service entrance through branch circuits, grounding, GFCI/AFCI protection Mechanical & HVAC — furnaces, air handlers, ductwork, refrigerant piping, ventilation Plumbing — water supply, DWV, fixtures, backflow prevention, venting Architectural — egress, fire separation, stairs, guards, accessibility Structural — load path from roof to foundation, connections, bracing Civil — site drainage, grading, footings, utility connections Fire Alarm — detection, notification, control panels, standby power Security & Low-Voltage — cameras, access control, structured cabling Communications & Data — structured cabling, network infrastructure Building Automation — sensors, controllers, actuators Solar & EV Charging — PV interconnection, battery storage, EVSE circuits TAP TO LEARN Every marker opens a detailed panel covering purpose and key requirements, inspection points a real inspector checks, measurements and clearances with code citations, common violations explained in plain language, code references tagged by type (Code Requirement, Local Amendment, Recommended Practice, Educational, or Manufacturer Requirement), and cross-discipline relationships. SCHEMATICS Every discipline also includes a 2D riser or single-line diagram, so you can see how components connect beyond what one illustration angle can show. FOUR WAYS TO USE IT Explore Mode — tap and learn at your own pace Learning Mode — a relaxed, no-pressure study mode Inspection Mode — work through structured checklists by discipline, mark Pass/Fail/Needs Review, and compile a report Violation Training Mode — the app seeds intentional code violations across the model; find them, report them, and get instant feedback with the fix explained LEARNING HUB (FREE) Study without buying anything: an app guide, glossary, guided tour, quiz, and a Building Disciplines reference covering all 30 conceptual disciplines in the building industry. GALLERY A 70-image reference gallery of NEC and fire alarm inspection illustrations, viewable full-screen with pinch-to-zoom. WHO IT'S FOR Built for inspectors-in-training, contractors, electricians, HVAC and plumbing technicians, architecture and construction students, and homeowners who want to understand what's really behind their walls. Code Inspector 3D references NEC (NFPA 70), IRC, IMC, IPC, IBC, and NFPA 72 as its baseline. Always verify against your local Authority Having Jurisdiction — this app is an educational tool, not a substitute for your local code official. The Learning Hub is free to explore. Everything else — every illustrated discipline, schematics, code search, the illustration gallery, and inspection tools — unlocks with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, no ads.

Screenshots

NASA4 screens
Building Code Inspector 3D Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: NASA at 4 against Building Code Inspector 3D Pro's 2. NASA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NASA versus Building Code Inspector 3D Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNASABuilding Code Inspector 3D Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (64K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings64K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNASAYuhsiu Lai

Bugs and requests

NASA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch for some devices
  • Inability to close/exit image viewer
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add live streaming of NASA TV
  • Improve navigation and search
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Bring back old features (e.g. APOD widget, ISS sightings)
  • Enhance 3D models and AR capabilities

Building Code Inspector 3D Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

NASA

No in-app purchases

None

Building Code Inspector 3D Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NASA free?
NASA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Building Code Inspector 3D Pro free?
Building Code Inspector 3D Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NASA or Building Code Inspector 3D Pro have ads?
Neither NASA nor Building Code Inspector 3D Pro shows ads.

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