Comparison

BIMx vs Beam HPC

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

Beam HPC

This app calculates structural diagrams for beams, including moment, shear, and deflection. It supports various loads, supports, and material properties, allowing for interactive adjustments and comparisons. Designed for educational purposes, it helps users visualize and understand beam behavior.

Highlights
  • Moment, shear, and deflection diagrams
  • Multiple load types (forces, moments, distributed)
  • Adjustable support conditions (pinned, fixed, roller)
  • Segmented beams with varying properties
  • Interactive drag-and-drop interface
  • Educational focus on beam behavior
Features
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Beam HPC app calculates the moment, shear, deflection and rotation diagrams for a beam with various types of loading. Loading types include forces, moments and distributed loads. The load location and magnitude can be changed at any time. There are three types of supports (i.e. boundary conditions) including pinned, fixed and vertical roller. Each beam can be split into sub-beam segments. Each beam segment can have a different moment of inertia (I) and stiffness (E). The user can click and drag all items to quickly change and compare results. This program is designed for educational uses only. It should not be used for commercial purposes. There is no warranty or guarantee the results are accurate, and the user accepts all responsibility for values calculated.

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens
Beam HPC3 screens

Verdict

The call

BIMx and Beam HPC both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Beam HPC's written reviews are positive against 60% of BIMx's. Beam HPC also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). BIMx's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (167 vs 4). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for BIMx against 4.0 for Beam HPC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIMx has 167 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of BIMx's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beam HPC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, Beam HPC every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BIMx versus Beam HPC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxBeam HPC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (167 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SEKurt Gramoll

Customer experience

BIMx

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

Beam HPC

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Beam HPC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

None

Beam HPC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Beam HPC free?
Beam HPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BIMx or Beam HPC?
BIMx is rated higher. BIMx averages 4.0 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Beam HPC averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do BIMx or Beam HPC have ads?
Neither BIMx nor Beam HPC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIMx or Beam HPC?
BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, and Beam HPC every 18 months. Most recently, BIMx was updated on September 24, 2026 and Beam HPC on September 2, 2026.

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