Comparison

BIMx vs RenoPlan

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

RenoPlan

Easily measure rooms and create detailed floor plans for renovation and design projects. Generate accurate project estimates, invoices, and reports with integrated photos and diagrams. Supports AR, LiDAR, and professional laser measuring tools for precise results.

Highlights
  • Create floor plans
  • Measure rooms with AR/LiDAR
  • Automatic area calculations
  • Generate project estimates
  • Create invoices and get signatures
  • Integrates with laser measuring tools
  • Attach photos and diagrams
Features
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RenoPlan helps anyone -- whether home contractors, interior designers, sales reps, architects, DIYers -- to quickly and accurately measure residential homes or office buildings to create floor plans and project estimates. The app can handle just about measuring jobs, like room drawings, doors, windows, kitchen countertops/cabinets, tubs, and showers. RenoPlan makes it easy for your renovation, remodeling and restoration projects. As you create your plan, the app automatically calculates floor, wall areas and perimeters of room areas so as to estimate product usages. This can mean big savings for your projects. It is handy to create estimates and invoices with attached floor plan diagrams and photos, so professionals like contractors can win a job and get client signatures on the spot. And when the job is done, send an invoice to the client to get paid faster. RenoPlan leverages your device's powerful AR (ARKit) and LiDAR capabilities to measure room in seconds, which will be very handy in the accuracy-insensitive scenarios. For professional projects, RenoPlan is integrated with Leica Disto, Bosch, and DeWalt laser meters, capable of measuring room quickly and accurately. With the app, you can also markup and attach site measurements and photos, which can be included in a professional report. Supported laser models: - Leica Disto D1, D2, E7100i - Bosch GLM 50C, 100C, 120C, 150C, 400C, 400CL - DeWALT DW099S, DW0165S, DW0330S - Moasure One (New)

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens
RenoPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIMx at none against RenoPlan's 6. RenoPlan's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. RenoPlan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. BIMx asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RenoPlan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 167 and 741 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of BIMx's written reviews are positive against 62% of RenoPlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, RenoPlan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BIMx versus RenoPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxRenoPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (167 ratings)4.5 (741 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167741 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SEMeasure Square Corp.

Customer experience

BIMx

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

RenoPlan

All ratings741 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

BIMx

From 167 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

RenoPlan

From 741 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great pro level floor plan app
  • 👍 Simple, intuitive and effective
  • 👍 Fairly intuitive
  • 👍 Very capable app
  • 👍 Great app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Help screen is cut off
  • 🐛 Can't cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Objects not adding
  • 🐛 Lidar scanner doesn't work
  • 🐛 Can't add doors, windows or stairs

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

RenoPlan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Help screen cut off
  • Can't cancel subscription
  • Objects not adding
  • Lidar scanner doesn't work
  • Can't add doors, windows or stairs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Display area and perimeter in room drawings
  • Option for fraction dimensions and inches
  • Quote and invoice functions
  • More customizable symbols/icons

In-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

RenoPlan

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan$9.991 Month
  • Pro+ Plan$19.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$99.991 Year
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  • Pro+ Plan$199.991 Year
One-time2
  • RenoPlan Pro Monthly$9.99
  • RenoPlan Pro Yearly$99.99

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RenoPlan free?
RenoPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BIMx or RenoPlan?
RenoPlan is rated higher. BIMx averages 4.0 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while RenoPlan averages 4.5 from 741 ratings.
Do BIMx or RenoPlan have ads?
Neither BIMx nor RenoPlan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIMx or RenoPlan?
BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, and RenoPlan fortnightly. Most recently, BIMx was updated on October 16, 2026 and RenoPlan on October 20, 2026.

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