# BIMx vs Puhaar

The clearest difference is device support: BIMx at 2 against Puhaar's —. Puhaar's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIMx | Puhaar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimx/id452706864/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **167** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 175 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphisoft SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/452706867) | [Murali iyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617275095) |

## What reviewers say

### BIMx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimx/id452706864)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🤔 Confusing user interface for beginners
- 🔒 Requires Graphisoft account and login
- 💰 Paid subscription model after free trial

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with downloading and opening models
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent rendering and color issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to annotate and markup models
- Support for more CAD file formats beyond ArchiCAD
- Improved camera controls and navigation
- Integration with desktop ArchiCAD software


### Puhaar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puhaar/id1617275093)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIMx free?

BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Puhaar free?

Puhaar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*