Comparison

iRhino 3D vs BIMx

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

Head to head
About

iRhino 3D

View and present 3D models from Rhino 3D on your iPhone or iPad. Navigate models with intuitive touch gestures, load files from various sources, and visualize them in augmented reality. Includes a markup tool for annotations.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing
  • Touch navigation (pan, zoom, orbit)
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Integrated markup tool
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The official Rhino 3D viewer for iOS. View and present your work on your iPhone or iPad. Pan, zoom, and orbit with a tap or drag of your finger. Conveniently load models from your device or any cloud storage using a built-in file browser. Use the AR mode to see your model in space. Integrated markup tool lets you draw on top of a view.

About

BIMx

Explore and collaborate on architectural BIM projects with interactive 3D models and linked documentation. Visualize designs, access BIM data, and streamline communication between the construction site and office.

Highlights
  • Interactive 2D & 3D BIM model exploration
  • Linked 2D documentation and 3D views
  • Access BIM element data
  • On-site collaboration tools
  • Game-like 3D navigation
  • Real-time 3D cutaways
  • Measure in 3D and 2D
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Graphisoft’s BIMx is an interactive app for exploring BIM projects and linked documentation sets created in Archicad, MEP Designer, and DDScad. Please download to visualize or collaborate on architectural design projects on your mobile device(s). BIMx offers professional building visualization with game-like navigation to explore and visualize architectural projects. BIMx features the ‘BIMx hyper-model’ – allowing non-design professionals to explore and fully understand architectural design intent, view project deliverables, and access element-level BIM data. BIMx links the 3D model with the relevant 2D documentation layouts, providing a seamless way to view the 3D cutaway model in the context of a 2D layout — and vice versa. BIMx connects the construction site with the architect’s office for streamlined collaboration. Real-time model cut-throughs, in-context measuring, and project markups in the model context make BIMx your best on-site BIM companion. Drive the design narrative on the building site for fast, specific client feedback. Features: • Hyperlinked 2D & 3D views with interactive markers • Trace 2D drawings on 3D with animation • Access project and building component-related BIM information • Superfast 2D documentation viewer • Game-like 3D navigation • Gravity & Egress recognition • Option to access a Hyper-model element from outside of the app • Google Cardboard VR support on iPhones • Real-time 3D cutaway • Cut Plane Color Picker • Shading options • Shadow casting • Sun positioning by date and time • Measure in 3D and on 2D layouts • Explore 3D models of any size thanks to the streaming 3D engine • Save Favorites • Create compelling presentations • Print support, PDF export • Keyboard, mouse, and gamepad support BIMx Pro features, available with Graphisoft account-based licensing: • Issue creation – BCF-based documentation revisioning • Hide 3D elements and control Layer visibility in the virtual model • Customizable Cut Plane Explore the BIMx Pro features with the built-in demo model. Joining BIMcloud in Hyper-models published from Teamwork projects unlocks messaging and Pro features. View our Terms of Use: https://graphisoft.com/legal/terms-of-use/bimx-ios and Privacy Policy: https://graphisoft.com/legal/privacy-policy Send your comments and suggestions to bimx@graphisoft.com!

Screenshots

iRhino 3D4 screens
BIMx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iRhino 3D at 4.6 against BIMx's 4.0. iRhino 3D also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRhino 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 168 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 60% of BIMx's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, BIMx every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iRhino 3D versus BIMx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRhino 3DBIMx
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings) — better4.0 (168 ratings)
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews59.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81168 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert McNeel & AssociatesGraphisoft SE

Customer experience

iRhino 3D

All ratings80 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.3%

BIMx

All ratings168 ratings
Positive74.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.0%

User reviews

iRhino 3D

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive 3D model manipulation
  • 🚀 Fast performance with complex models
  • 📱 Great for client presentations and demos
  • 💼 Useful for on-the-go model viewing
  • 🔄 Good Dropbox integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on large files
  • ❌ Limited to viewer functionality only
  • 🚫 No native editing capabilities
  • 📉 Poor LiDAR measurement accuracy
  • 🔌 No iCloud Drive support

BIMx

From 168 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Excellent BIM viewer for ArchiCAD models
  • 👍 Helpful for client communication and presentations
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast 3D navigation
  • 🔍 Useful for on-site model viewing and collaboration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface for beginners
  • 🔒 Requires Graphisoft account and login
  • 💰 Paid subscription model after free trial

Bugs and requests

iRhino 3D

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes with large or complex files
  • LiDAR measurements significantly inaccurate (off by ~2x)
  • Cannot open local files without cloud storage
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • App crashes during room scanning
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  • Save functionality errors
  • File browser integration issues
  • Google Drive connection errors (App Transport Security)
  • Models rendering in black after updates
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with object scan mode
  • Unable to export scans in desired formats
  • App fails to open on certain device models
  • File thumbnails not displaying
  • Texture UVW mapping not preserved
  • Room scan omits doors and windows as objects

Requested features

20 requests
  • Full native Rhino with Grasshopper support
  • Real editing and modeling tools
  • Wireframe and shaded view options
  • Orthographic views (top, front, right)
  • Texture and material support
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  • Dimension measurement tools
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Microsoft OneDrive support
  • Gumball transform tool for rotation/scaling
  • Annotation and markup tools
  • Display mode settings
  • Named views panel
  • Zoom select tool
  • Room scan with door/window preservation
  • File thumbnails in library view
  • Background color customization
  • Ability to add rooms to existing scans
  • Support for Rhino 6 and 7 files
  • Stereo 3D view options
  • Video recording of model walkthroughs

BIMx

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with downloading and opening models
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent rendering and color issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to annotate and markup models
  • Support for more CAD file formats beyond ArchiCAD
  • Improved camera controls and navigation
  • Integration with desktop ArchiCAD software

In-app purchases

None

iRhino 3D

No in-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRhino 3D free?
iRhino 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or BIMx?
iRhino 3D is rated higher. iRhino 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BIMx averages 4.0 from 168 ratings.
Do iRhino 3D or BIMx have ads?
Neither iRhino 3D nor BIMx shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or BIMx?
iRhino 3D ships an update fortnightly, and BIMx every 6 weeks. Most recently, iRhino 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and BIMx on October 24, 2026.

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