Comparison

BIMx vs PLAVED

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

PLAVED

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Documenta tus visitas de obra con fotos, vídeos y notas de voz. Organiza la información por proyecto, comparte los avances con tu equipo y utiliza el material recogido para preparar informes en PLAVED. Para arquitectos, arquitectos técnicos, aparejadores, ingenieros, jefes de obra, constructoras y profesionales de la inspección. DOCUMENTA CADA VISITA Haz fotografías y graba vídeos para registrar avances, incidencias y detalles de ejecución. Conserva la fecha y la hora de las capturas y añade la ubicación cuando esté disponible y hayas dado permiso. Añade notas escritas, graba observaciones y asocia comentarios de voz a las fotografías. Dibuja sobre las imágenes para señalar lo que necesita atención. VOZ E INTELIGENCIA ARTIFICIAL Dicta tus observaciones y conviértelas en texto mediante la transcripción de voz. Revisa el resultado y conserva la explicación junto a la documentación de la obra. CAPTURA SIN COBERTURA Sigue haciendo fotos y vídeos aunque no tengas conexión. Las capturas se guardan en el dispositivo y puedes consultar su estado en la cola de subida. Las que todavía no tienen proyecto quedan en «Sin asignar». Organízalas después y sube las capturas asignadas cuando recuperes la conexión. ORGANIZA TUS OBRAS Crea y edita proyectos desde la app. Asigna o reasigna capturas individualmente o en bloque y consulta la galería de cada obra con filtros por fecha y estado de subida. Reúne las fotografías y observaciones de cada proyecto para revisar cómo avanzan los trabajos y mantener a tu equipo al día. COMPARTE CON TU EQUIPO Y TUS CLIENTES Comparte un enlace al proyecto para que tus clientes puedan consultar su galería, comentarios e informes sin crear una cuenta. Guarda capturas en la fototeca o compártelas desde la app, incluidas las incorporadas al proyecto desde la web. DEL CAMPO AL INFORME Utiliza las fotografías, anotaciones y notas registradas como base para preparar informes con las herramientas de la plataforma web de PLAVED. Selecciona el material, organiza el contenido y exporta el documento en PDF. Desde la app puedes consultar los informes disponibles en cada obra y compartir el acceso al proyecto. TAMBIÉN EN IPAD Revisa las galerías y organiza la documentación con una interfaz adaptada a una pantalla más grande. Requiere una cuenta de PLAVED. Las funciones disponibles dependen del plan de tu cuenta. Política de privacidad: https://plaved.com/legal/privacidad Condiciones del servicio: https://plaved.com/legal/terminos

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens
PLAVED4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIMx at none against PLAVED's 5. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PLAVED sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $35.99 per month. BIMx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIMx ships an update every 6 weeks, PLAVED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BIMx versus PLAVED: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxPLAVED
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (168 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings168 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SEPlaved Tech SL

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

PLAVED

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

PLAVED

Subscriptions5
  • Plaved - Good$35.991 Month
  • PLAVED mensual$39.001 Month
  • Plaved - Better Plan$83.991 Month
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  • Plaved - Best Plan$120.991 Month
  • PLAVED anual$499.991 Year

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PLAVED free?
PLAVED is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIMx or PLAVED have ads?
Neither BIMx nor PLAVED shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIMx or PLAVED?
BIMx ships an update every 6 weeks, and PLAVED every 3 months. Most recently, BIMx was updated on November 1, 2026 and PLAVED on November 3, 2026.

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