Comparison

BIMx vs Pivel

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

Pivel

Features
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Pivel: Summarize your table Open, filter and summarize your Excel and CSV files on your phone or tablet in seconds. Review and analyse thousands of rows without a computer, and carry your data with you wherever you go. Fast, Smart Filtering • Find what you need instantly with a single filter, even in an Excel file with tens of thousands of rows. • Turn any column into a dynamic filter (region, category, status, customer and more). • Filters feed each other: pick a region and only the cities in that region remain listed. • Search text across every column, and set custom ranges on number and date columns. Mobile Pivot Tables and Summaries • Build pivot tables on your device: choose row and column fields and see the totals instantly. • Cross-tabulate (for example, regions down the side and months across the top). • Group daily data by day, month, quarter or year with one tap and simplify complex exports in seconds. Save and Pick Up Where You Left Off • Save the filter and summary layouts you use most and skip the setup next time. • Open the same file again and find your settings and active filters exactly as you left them. • Share your saved layouts with your team. Easy Sharing • Export tables or summary views as text or HTML. • Send your data by email, message or any other app in an instant. Your Data Stays on Your Device • No account, no sign-in; you can view your tables completely offline. • Pivel only reads your source file; it never writes to, moves or deletes it. • Your tables are never sent to any server or third party; content stays in memory only while the table is open. • The only things kept on the device are the layouts you save and the names of recently opened files. Supported File Formats • .xlsx, .xls, .xlsm, .csv, .tsv • Switch seamlessly between sheets in multi-sheet Excel workbooks. Subscription • Pivel offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscription plans, each with a 3-day free trial. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings; you keep access until the end of the period you paid for. • The app never asks for your name, email, card details or other personal data. Download Pivel and review your data wherever you are. Links and Support • Privacy Policy: https://pivel.nimbolic.com/en/privacy • Terms of Use: https://pivel.nimbolic.com/en/terms • Support: hello@nimbolic.com Pivel is provided by Nimbolic LTD.

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens
Pivel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIMx at none against Pivel's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pivel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BIMx asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
BIMx versus Pivel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxPivel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (168 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings168 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SENimbolic LTD

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

Pivel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pivel

Subscriptions2
  • Pivel monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pivel yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pivel free?
Pivel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIMx or Pivel have ads?
Neither BIMx nor Pivel shows ads.

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