GridLine Build NYC vs ToolScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GridLine Build NYC
This app consolidates construction project management, offering 3D model visualization, material takeoff, crew management, and daily logging. It streamlines site records, safety documentation, and communication for construction professionals.
- 3D model visualization
- Material takeoff and quantity calculation
- Crew management and safety logging
- Daily log and photo documentation
- Project access for collaborators
- NYC-specific construction tools
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GridLine Build NYC puts a construction project's plans, takeoff, crew and site record in one app on iPhone and iPad. 3D TAKEOFF * See the whole building in 3D, from cellar to roof * Pull the floors apart, or cut the model at any floor to see every apartment * Open any wall type's assembly and pull it apart layer by layer: brick, block, rebar, insulation, studs and board * Tap a layer for its thickness, where it goes in the build order, and the materials it takes PLANS, MEASURED * Every wall, door and item on the sheet, taken off and counted * Tap an apartment to light it up on the plan with its floor area, wall length and doors * Switch floors, turn the plan, and measure right on the sheet MATERIAL LIST * Every material for a floor or the whole building, with quantities and waste allowance * See which walls and items use each material, and show them on the plan or in the model * Select materials to order straight from the list SST CREW AND SAFETY * Tap a worker's SST card on iPhone to log them in and out, or choose them from the list * Each worker's card number, card status, company and hours, on file * Safety orientation on the spot: the worker initials each section and signs, and the PDF is filed * The site safety plan as a checklist of tasks by phase and floor DAILY LOGS AND PHOTOS * Build the daily log from the day's crew, activities and safety notes, sign it and export a PDF * Export pre-shift logs and safety orientations as PDFs, and share them with owners, consultants and inspectors * Site photos filed by day, with notes, tags and share links ASK THE PLANS * Ask a question about the project and get an answer with its sources from the drawings PROJECT ACCESS * Invite outside collaborators to one project without adding them to your organization * Give each person the role they need: Owner, Competent Person, Worker or Project Professional * Keep invite, edit and sign-off permissions controlled NYC TOOLS * City Lookup, NYC DOB monitoring and OATH violations for your buildings * Scan receipts and invoices, with the vendor, amount and date read for you Built for general contractors, developers, superintendents, site safety managers, owners and the architects, engineers and consultants who work with them.
ToolScanner
Design and generate custom 3D printable storage solutions for any item. Easily create perfect-fit holders, boxes, and baseplates for tools, kitchenware, or craft supplies. Get ready-to-print STL files in seconds.
- Create custom holders for any item
- Design storage boxes and baseplates
- Generate STL files for 3D printing
- Use photos or dimensions for design
- Preview and adjust designs before printing
- Organize tools, kitchenware, and supplies
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Transform your workspace, kitchen, or garage with custom Gridfinity storage. Create perfect-fit holders for tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies, or anything else you need to organize. Just take a picture or set dimensions, and get a ready-to-print STL file in seconds. You can create default Gridfinity boxes, baseplates and custom tool inserts with just a few taps! Features: • Create custom holders for anything • Tools, kitchen utensils, craft supplies • Take a picture or set dimensions • Preview and adjust before printing • Design storage boxes and baseplates • Custom sizes for any space • Perfect for drawers, shelves, or walls • Organize anything from screws to spices • Export and print • Get STL files instantly • Works with any 3D printer • Share your designs
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GridLine Build NYC at 5.0 against ToolScanner's 4.0. GridLine Build NYC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. ToolScanner sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GridLine Build NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.
GridLine Build NYC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
GridLine Build NYC ships an update every 3 days, ToolScanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GridLine Build NYC | ToolScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GridLine Technologies LLC | DreamArc |
Customer experience
GridLine Build NYC
ToolScanner
In-app purchases
GridLine Build NYC
No in-app purchases
ToolScanner
- 50 Credits$0.99
- 250 Credits$3.99
- 1000 Credits$12.99
Questions
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