Smart Construction Dashboard vs LevelNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Construction Dashboard
Access and share your job site's 3D digital twin on mobile. Annotate models, issue instructions, submit reports, and receive real-time notifications for seamless team collaboration. Navigate your site with guided directions to specific points.
- 3D digital twin access
- In-model annotations
- Instruction and report submission
- Real-time notifications
- Navigation mode with guided directions
- Photo capture and linking
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[Overview] Share and access the latest digital twin of your job site—created with Smart Construction Dashboard—directly on mobile devices. Place annotations anywhere on the 3D model to communicate effectively across your team. Supervisors can issue instructions, and field workers can submit reports, all within the same digital environment (※1). Real-time notifications are delivered instantly to designated recipients, ensuring seamless collaboration. Track your real-time position on site with ease. In Navigation Mode, you can set annotation-linked points as destinations and receive guided directions—making it simple to reach your target, even on large or unfamiliar job sites. Capture and share photos directly from the field to report issues, progress, or site conditions. Photos are automatically linked to annotations on the 3D map, allowing everyone to quickly understand exactly where they were taken. [Requirements] -This app requires an active subscription to Smart Construction Dashboard. -Users must be registered under an organization and have an account set up via Smart Construction Portal. -A job site must be configured in Smart Construction Dashboard, and users must be invited to access it. -For more details, please visit the EARTHBRAIN support page or contact the EARTHBRAIN support team.
LevelNote
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LevelNote is a digital field book for leveling on construction sites. With paper-like workflows, you can measure elevations, set out (marking), and manage records quickly. [Key Features] ■ Measurement Mode (Standard) Enter a benchmark (BM) and readings (BS / FS) to calculate instrument height (IH) and elevation (EL) automatically. • Benchmark setup: enter BM and BS • Point measurement: enter FS to calculate EL • Multiple benchmarks during a survey • Select from BM list (Pro): add a saved benchmark • Custom columns: memo and EL offset columns; adjusted EL is shown automatically • Delete points from the toolbar (the first benchmark cannot be deleted) • Custom numeric keypad and auto-focus to the next field • Floating calculator for basic arithmetic ■ Marking / Set-out Mode (Pro) Enter a target elevation (EL) to calculate the required reading (FS) automatically. • Enter target EL; IH and required FS are calculated • EL offset column: shows adjusted EL and updates required FS * Only one EL offset column can be added in Marking • Memo columns for per-point notes • Multiple benchmarks and BM list selection • Delete focused points from the toolbar • Same custom keypad and calculator as Measurement ■ Benchmark (BM) Management (Pro) Save benchmarks you reuse and call them up in Measurement or Marking. • Create / edit name, elevation (EL), photo, and notes • List view and pick-from-list when adding a benchmark • Share benchmarks as files with your team * Recipients need Pro / LevelNote v1.6.0 or later • Import from the Benchmarks screen, or open a shared file in LevelNote ■ Survey Records Save Measurement and Marking data and review it anytime. • Save records (name when leaving; blank names use a date default) • List: name, date, point count, and mode • Detail table including custom columns; resume to continue editing • Swipe to delete; Select for bulk CSV share or delete • CSV export from detail or bulk selection (includes memo / EL offset headers) Share to Files, Mail, and more—useful for Excel and submissions [About Pro] Pro unlocks Marking / set-out and Benchmark management (create, manage, share, import). Available as a monthly subscription or a one-time purchase (no expiration). Subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID. Use Restore Purchases if you already bought Pro. [Highlights] • Fully offline—works in tunnels and low-signal sites • Auto calculation of IH, EL, and required FS • Custom columns for memos and EL offsets • Simple, one-handed UI for the field • Digital storage—no lost or damaged paper books • Leveling-focused numeric keypad • Japanese and English UI • Requires iOS 17.0 or later [Data] • Survey data is stored only on your device. • No cloud sync. Deleting the app deletes all saved data. • Back up important data regularly. [Who It’s For] • Leveling on construction sites • Site and quality managers • Teams moving from paper field books to digital • Anyone reducing transcription mistakes • Anyone needing memos or offsets in the field book • Teams that share benchmarks (BM) Make leveling simpler and faster with LevelNote. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Construction Dashboard at none against LevelNote's 2. LevelNote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). 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
Both are free to download. LevelNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Smart Construction Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Construction Dashboard ships an update monthly, LevelNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Construction Dashboard | LevelNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EARTHBRAIN Ltd. | Tadahiro Inoue |
In-app purchases
Smart Construction Dashboard
No in-app purchases
LevelNote
- LevelNote Pro$0.491 Month
- LevelNote$19.99





