BIMx vs Control de Edificaciones
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Control de Edificaciones
Document construction project execution with a customizable database of control points. Track progress with photos, text, and voice notes, and generate comprehensive HTML or PDF reports for easy sharing.
- Customizable control point database
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects
- Associate unlimited control points per project
- Record results (correct/incorrect)
- Attach photos, text, and voice notes
- Generate HTML or PDF reports
- Email reports and individual controls
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La aplicación permite documentar el control de ejecución de una obra en edificación. Para ello dispone de una base de datos de puntos de control que puede ser ampliada y modificada por el usuario. Se pueden gestionar múltiples obras simultáneas. Cada punto de control de la base de datos se puede asociar un número ilimitado de veces a cada obra. Con cada asociación se guarda la fecha del control y su resultado (correcto/incorrecto). También se le pueden asociar fotografías, anotaciones de texto y voz (con la única limitación de la capacidad del dispositivo). Al finalizar la obra, o en el momento que se desee, se puede generar un fichero html o pdf con todos los ítems de la obra, incluidos los comentarios, fotos y archivos de sonido asociados y enviarlo por correo electrónico. Este archivo puede ser editado y modificado por los editores más habituales. Del mismo modo se pueden enviar ítems de control individuales. En este caso solo se genera un archivo con el control seleccionado y sus documentos asociados. Los puntos de control incluidos en la base de datos no deben considerarse como obligaciones específicas del técnico director del control. Se trata de una recopilación producto de la experiencia personal del autor. La normativa vigente o los criterios de cada usuario pueden implicar definir otros puntos de control. La base de datos está abierta para ello.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIMx at none against Control de Edificaciones's 1. BIMx also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (60% vs 44%). On price, ads, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Control de Edificaciones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BIMx asks for nothing beyond the download.
BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, Control de Edificaciones every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIMx | Control de Edificaciones |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (167 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews — better | 43.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 167 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 175 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Graphisoft SE | Fundacion Musaat |
Customer experience
BIMx
Control de Edificaciones
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
Control de Edificaciones
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BIMx
No in-app purchases
Control de Edificaciones
- Funcionalidad completa$33.99









