Comparison

GridLine Build NYC vs PhoSwift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

PhoSwift

This app allows you to print photos, documents, and AI-generated art from your phone to a portable thermal printer. It also offers a suite of photo editing tools and AI creative features to enhance your images and generate unique artwork.

Highlights
  • Print photos and documents
  • Scan and print paper documents
  • Pro-level photo editing tools
  • AI style filters
  • AI art generator from text
  • Seamless Bluetooth printer connection
Features
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PhoSwift — Your Portable Printer Companion with AI-Powered Photo Studio Print photos, documents, and creative artwork directly from your phone to your portable thermal printer. PhoSwift combines powerful printing with pro-level photo editing and cutting-edge AI creative tools — all in one app. PRINT ANYTHING, ANYWHERE • Photo Printing — Print your favorite photos with one tap • Document Printing — Print PDFs, Word files, and other documents on the go • Scan & Print — Scan paper documents with your camera and print clean copies • Seamless Bluetooth connection to your portable printer POWERFUL PHOTO EDITOR • Crop, rotate, resize, and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation • Retouch and enhance photos with professional tools • Create stunning collages — combine multiple photos into beautiful layouts • Save edited photos directly to your camera roll AI CREATIVE TOOLS • AI Filters — Transform your photos with 20+ artistic AI style presets • AI Art Generator — Turn text descriptions into unique artwork • Use AI creations for printing or save them to your album DESIGNED FOR YOUR PRINTER • Works with portable Bluetooth thermal printers • Supports multiple paper sizes and formats • Clean, intuitive interface — no learning curve • Regular updates with new AI styles, templates, and features Whether you're printing a shipping label, a study note, a cherished photo, or your latest AI masterpiece — PhoSwift makes it fast, easy, and fun. Download PhoSwift free today and turn your ideas into prints.

Screenshots

GridLine Build NYC4 screens
PhoSwift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GridLine Build NYC at none against PhoSwift's 2. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. PhoSwift sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. GridLine Build NYC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GridLine Build NYC against 5.0 for PhoSwift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GridLine Build NYC versus PhoSwift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGridLine Build NYCPhoSwift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB116 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGridLine Technologies LLCShenzhen Tulingzhike Operation Management Co., Ltd

Customer experience

GridLine Build NYC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PhoSwift

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GridLine Build NYC

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PhoSwift

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumMonthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • PremiumYearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is GridLine Build NYC free?
GridLine Build NYC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PhoSwift free?
PhoSwift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GridLine Build NYC or PhoSwift?
GridLine Build NYC and PhoSwift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do GridLine Build NYC or PhoSwift have ads?
Neither GridLine Build NYC nor PhoSwift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GridLine Build NYC or PhoSwift?
GridLine Build NYC ships an update every 3 days, and PhoSwift every 3 days. Most recently, GridLine Build NYC was updated on November 8, 2026 and PhoSwift on October 31, 2026.

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