# BIMx (legacy) vs PlanRadar Construction Manager

The clearest difference is rating: PlanRadar Construction Manager at 4.7 against BIMx (legacy)'s 3.9. PlanRadar Construction Manager also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (86 vs 18). BIMx (legacy)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlanRadar Construction Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BIMx (legacy) asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlanRadar Construction Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 86 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of BIMx (legacy)'s written reviews are positive against 69% of PlanRadar Construction Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BIMx (legacy) ships an update monthly, PlanRadar Construction Manager every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BIMx (legacy) | PlanRadar Construction Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimx-legacy/id711449665/reviews) | **[4.7 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planradar-construction-manager/id720159081/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 547 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graphisoft SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/452706867) | [PlanRadar GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/720159084) |

## What reviewers say

### BIMx (legacy)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bimx-legacy/id711449665)

This is a retired version of a mobile viewer app designed for accessing Archicad models. It is optimized for older iOS devices and will not receive future updates. A newer, next-generation version is available separately.

**Highlights:** View Archicad models, Optimized for older iOS devices, Legacy version, Mobile model access

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlanRadar Construction Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planradar-construction-manager/id720159081)

This platform centralizes all construction project documentation, processes, and reporting. Record construction documents, defects, and tasks on a mobile device, pin them to plans, and communicate in real-time with project members. Manage everything from handover documentation to site diaries and inspections in one place.

**Highlights:** Real-time defect and task recording on digital plans/BIM models, Mobile and desktop synchronization for instant updates, Centralized access to up-to-date blueprints, Automated PDF/Excel report generation, Intuitive user interface for quick adoption, Flexible data collection and project tailoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BASIC Yearly | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BIMx (legacy) free?

BIMx (legacy) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlanRadar Construction Manager free?

PlanRadar Construction Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BIMx (legacy) or PlanRadar Construction Manager?

PlanRadar Construction Manager is rated higher. BIMx (legacy) averages 3.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PlanRadar Construction Manager averages 4.7 from 86 ratings.

### Do BIMx (legacy) or PlanRadar Construction Manager have ads?

Neither BIMx (legacy) nor PlanRadar Construction Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BIMx (legacy) or PlanRadar Construction Manager?

BIMx (legacy) ships an update monthly, and PlanRadar Construction Manager every 6 days. Most recently, BIMx (legacy) was updated on October 21, 2026 and PlanRadar Construction Manager on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*