NEXT vs Teleworker AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NEXT
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NEXT-BIM is a professional augmented reality solution designed to visualize BIM models on-site or off-site with unmatched precision and no drift. NEXT-BIM Explorer is the augmented reality application designed for construction, engineering, and project management professionals. View your 3D models at a 1:1 scale on site, check work in progress, quickly identify discrepancies, and make decisions faster, directly in the field. Thanks to automatic and continous alignement and offline operation, NEXT-BIM Explorer can be used anywhere—even in areas without a network connection. The model becomes a real control, audit, and monitoring tool, accessible to everyone, even without technical skills. Compatible with iPad Pro. Main Features: Automatic and continuous alignment of 3D models to the physical environment Smooth navigation in both AR and VR modes, even with complex models Support for large 3D files (several GBs – IFC Compatible BIM Files ( IFC, Navisworks Plugin…) Offline usage for disconnected job sites Annotations, photos, measures and reports exportable in BCF, PDF or Excel Multilingual interface and intuitive user experience By offering an immersive mixed reality experience and a drift-free AR engine, NEXT-BIM empowers field teams with better decision-making, improved coordination, and reduced execution errors.
Teleworker AR
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Teleworker AR is a BIM model viewer in Augmented Reality, designed as a companion tool for our clients. It provides secure access to building and architectural models that have been prepared as part of our professional BIM services. It allows authorized clients to log in and view their commissioned models directly in augmented reality. How Teleworker AR supports construction professionals: - Improve stakeholder communication with AR‑powered visuals that clarify design intent. - Align project teams by sharing easy‑to‑understand 3D models of planned buildings. - Reduce misunderstandings by placing BIM models into real environments during planning or site visits. - Enhance decision‑making with immersive previews of architectural and construction layouts. This app is intended for existing clients only. Access requires login details provided by Teleworker AR team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Teleworker AR at 12.0 against NEXT's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEXT ships an update every 2 months, Teleworker AR every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NEXT | Teleworker AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 386 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEXT-BIM | Teleworker Inc. |
In-app purchases
NEXT
No in-app purchases
Teleworker AR
No in-app purchases








