Comparison

BIMx vs PERI Extended Experience

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

Head to head
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!

About

PERI Extended Experience

Visualize 3D models of products and solutions in augmented reality or a virtual environment. Explore detailed technical models in 1:1 scale or navigate through virtual spaces with interactive controls.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Virtual Environment (VI) mode
  • 1:1 scale model placement
  • Reality Anchor for precise positioning
  • First-person walk and fly modes
  • Finger gesture controls
Features
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PERI Extended Experience brings PERI products and solutions from your pocket to real life. Using 1:1 size Augmented Reality mode, models can be positioned anywhere in the physical world with a Relity Anchor - showing the specific PERI solution in all its excellence. PERI Extended Experience enables the user to view a technical 3D solution in her/his device in 2 different ways. - VI mode: 3D models in a virtual environment with finger gestures. Enable the first person view and enter into walk and fly mode. - AR: Your camera will detect the ground and then the 3D model will be placed in front of you, or placing the Reality Anchor and the model will be placed in 1:1 scale linked with this anchor.

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens
PERI Extended Experience4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PERI Extended Experience at free against BIMx's free with in-app purchases. BIMx's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (167 vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BIMx holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIMx has 167 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, PERI Extended Experience every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BIMx versus PERI Extended Experience: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxPERI Extended Experience
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (167 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings167 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SEPERI GmbH

Customer experience

BIMx

All ratings164 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.0%

PERI Extended Experience

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

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

PERI Extended Experience

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

None

PERI Extended Experience

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PERI Extended Experience free?
PERI Extended Experience is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BIMx or PERI Extended Experience?
BIMx is rated higher. BIMx averages 4.0 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while PERI Extended Experience averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do BIMx or PERI Extended Experience have ads?
Neither BIMx nor PERI Extended Experience shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIMx or PERI Extended Experience?
BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, and PERI Extended Experience every 3 months. Most recently, BIMx was updated on October 16, 2026 and PERI Extended Experience on September 23, 2026.

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