Elevation Survey vs BIM 360
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elevation Survey
This app simplifies leveling surveys by automatically calculating instrument and ground heights. It allows for instant computation of staff readings for layout work and offers flexible data entry modes. Survey data can be easily exported and shared.
- Automatic HI and GH calculation
- Instant staff reading computation for layout
- Color-coded input and results
- Add notes for projects
- Export data as CSV
- Standard and Staff data entry modes
- In-app tutorial
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Make leveling surveys smarter at any construction site. With the Elevation Survey app, you no longer need a field notebook, calculator, or pencil. Just enter the staff readings and the app instantly performs all the calculations, helping you complete surveying tasks efficiently and smoothly. Results are saved within the app and can be exported as CSV files or images. Share data instantly with colleagues using various methods for fast on-site delivery. The app supports the Instrument Height (HI) method, with a built-in tutorial that explains both app usage and surveying basics for beginners. 【Key Features】 • Automatically calculate Instrument Height (HI) and Ground Height (GH) from the benchmark elevation and staff readings • Enter design elevation to instantly compute the staff readings needed for batter board (layout) work • Add or delete rows freely • Color-coded display for input values and calculation results, improving readability • Add memos for each project or site • Export survey data as CSV, editable in Excel • Switch between Standard Mode and Staff Mode • Staff Mode allows intuitive entry, just like reading the staff directly through the level • Duplicate, delete, or edit past survey data • Built-in "How to Use" guide explains app operations, the HI method, and basic surveying for beginners • Cloud backup protects your valuable data — recover anytime from the cloud, even if your device is lost or damaged. Share data with various methods. • Multi-language support — available in 40+ languages • Convert recorded data between meters, feet & inches, and decimal feet • Data input units: meters, feet & inches, or decimal feet • 10-day free trial. After that, free for one project. Unlock all limits with a monthly or yearly subscription • Cancel your subscription anytime — use with peace of mind • Subscribers get unlimited project registration and unlimited data sharing Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BIM 360
Access project documents, plans, and models on your mobile device. Execute construction quality and safety workflows, manage documents, and collaborate with your team from anywhere. Stay on time and on budget with real-time project information.
- Access project documents, plans, and models
- Execute construction quality and safety workflows
- Collaborative document and data management
- Manage 2D plans, 3D models, and project documents
- Deploy quality and safety programs to mobile workers
- Create, assign, and approve RFIs
- Create, view, and share 2D & 3D markups
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The Autodesk® BIM 360® app provides users of the next-generation BIM 360 platform with the ability to access all project documents, plans and models, as well as execute construction quality and safety workflows from their iPhone or iPad. This is a companion app for users of the next-generation BIM 360 Field Management and Document Management modules. Apps for other BIM 360 products are available on the iTunes store. The BIM 360 platform for construction management and project delivery helps your project team stay on-time and on-budget because everyone has access to the latest version all project information in a single app - anytime, anywhere. As a result, you can save time, lower risk and reduce rework and errors. ______________________________ With the BIM 360 app, users can: Collaborative document and data management • Manage all 2D plans, 3D models, and project documents in the cloud. • View and explore documents from Apple phones or tablets. • Organize, share and track use of contractual documents. Get the right project information into the hands of those that need it • Curate files and drawings into project folders with permission-based access rights. • Extract sheets and properties directly from drawings and models. • Get notified automatically on document changes or when an issue is assigned to you. Deploy quality and safety programs to mobile workers • View and run checklists assigned to you on your Apple device. • Generate issues for non-conforming checklist items. • Add punch list items during site walkthroughs. Reduce risk, eliminate errors and ensure the entire team is building from the current set • Create, assign and approve RFIs, and pin to location on drawing. • View, edit and manage docs from your phone or tablet. • Access zero-client model and PDF viewing, with optimized zoom. Keep teams in sync from the office to the field, 2D to BIM • Create, view and share 2D & 3D markups. • Notifications alert users of changes or issues to be reviewed. • Log daily site activity to track project progress and performance. Support Email: bim360fieldmgmtsupport@autodesk.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIM 360 at none against Elevation Survey's 2. Elevation Survey's advantage is review sentiment (32% vs 4%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. Elevation Survey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BIM 360 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Elevation Survey ships an update every 3 months, BIM 360 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Elevation Survey | BIM 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.8 (148 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews — better | 4.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 148 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Booth | Autodesk Inc. |
Customer experience
Elevation Survey
BIM 360
Bugs and requests
Elevation Survey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BIM 360
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes when uploading photos to issues or checklists
- Login failures with 'account not activated' error
- Syncing failures requiring app reinstallation
- Drawings fail to load or open
- App freezes when viewing 3D models
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- Keyboard covers input fields making text invisible
- Session expires frequently requiring repeated logins
- Downloaded drawings lost after session expiration
- Filters reset when navigating between tabs
- App offloads when backgrounded, requiring restart
- Assignee filter inconsistently shows 'my company' option
- Checklist items take 20+ seconds to register button clicks
- Cannot delete photos from checklists
- Keyboard only accepts one letter in company field
- App crashes after iOS updates
- Microsoft single sign-on not working on iPhone SE
- MFA code entry field missing
- Incompatibility with iPhone X button placement
- Projects over 200MB cannot be opened
- Large project downloads crash iPad
Requested features
17 requests- Offline-first functionality with reliable syncing
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- Admin tools for team member management
- Better markup and annotation capabilities
- PDF search functionality
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- Batch photo upload
- Copy/duplicate checklist items
- Equipment module from BIM 360 Field
- RFI creation capability
- Split-screen mode for iPad
- Email notification controls
- Filter by drawing version
- Upload date display for models
- Improved model viewer with pivot point rotation
- Clash detection and reporting
- Better Word and Excel file support
- Mouse scroll wheel support
In-app purchases
Elevation Survey
- Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$59.991 Year
BIM 360
No in-app purchases
Questions
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