Comparison

BIMx vs Control de Edificaciones

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BIMx4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Control de Edificaciones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BIMx asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BIMx versus Control de Edificaciones: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIMxControl de Edificaciones
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (167 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews — better43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings167 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphisoft SEFundacion Musaat

Customer experience

BIMx

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

Control de Edificaciones

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative56.3%

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

None

BIMx

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Control de Edificaciones

One-time1
  • Funcionalidad completa$33.99

Questions

Is BIMx free?
BIMx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control de Edificaciones free?
Control de Edificaciones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIMx or Control de Edificaciones have ads?
Neither BIMx nor Control de Edificaciones shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BIMx or Control de Edificaciones?
BIMx ships an update every 5 weeks, and Control de Edificaciones every 6 months. Most recently, BIMx was updated on October 7, 2026 and Control de Edificaciones on September 20, 2026.

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