BIM 360 Layout vs Trimble SiteVision
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BIM 360 Layout
This app connects construction models to the field layout process, increasing job site productivity and accuracy. It guides users to exact point locations for staking and verification using compatible total station hardware. Models and point data can be downloaded for offline use.
- Connects model to field layout
- Increases job site productivity
- Improves accuracy of staked components
- Guides users to exact point locations
- Supports offline model and point data
- Remote total station control
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The Autodesk® BIM 360™ Layout app for iOS and BIM 360™ web service provide vertical construction contractors the ability to connect the coordinated model to the field layout process, helping to increase job site productivity while improving the accuracy of staked or installed building components. The app synchronizes with your BIM 360 account to download and upload project models with point location coordinate detail. Once paired with a total station, BIM 360 Layout on your iPad™ guides the user to the exact location of those points on the job site for field staking and/or location verification activities. NOTE: The BIM 360 Layout app is currently directly compatible with the following positioning hardware: Topcon LN-100 3D Layout Navigator, Topcon DS-200i, Leica iCON robot 60, and Leica iCON robot 50. NOTE: The BIM 360 Layout app is currently compatible with the following positioning hardware when used in conjunction with a compatible BT Bridging device: Topcon LN-150 3D Layout Navigator, Topcon DS-200i/DS-200, Topcon GT and PS series, Sokkia SX and IX series, and Leica iCON robots 50, 60,70, and 80. ______________________ Share and Collaborate ◆ Share and assign layout points from within BIM 360 Glue Web to the BIM 360 Layout app ◆ Models and point data can be downloaded for offline use in the field ◆ Sync and share collected/as-built points from the app in the field with BIM 360 Glue web ◆ Upload models with layout points created in Autodesk Point Layout directly from AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks into BIM360 Glue and sync with the BIM 360 Layout app Robotic Total Station Controller ◆ Seamless connection to total station hardware ◆ Control the total station remotely utilizing guide and point-turn functionality ◆ Step-by-step, guided total station set-up routine including coach marks for each feature User Interface and Navigation ◆ Select level and location in 2D, navigate directly to that location in 3D model view ◆ First person—immersive view of the building model as the user walks the jobsite ◆ Optimized views to see total station, prism, selected point and auto-zoom 2D & 3D viewing modes when nearing a point ______________________ Autodesk BIM 360 Layout mobile app is licensed under the following License and Services Agreement. Your download and/or use of the Autodesk BIM 360 Layout mobile app shall serve as your acknowledgement to the terms of this License and Services Agreement with respect to your use of the Autodesk BIM 360 Layout mobile app. Requirements: Requires iOS 12 or later.
Trimble SiteVision
Visualize digital designs in the real world with augmented reality. Collaborate with your team to detect errors, capture issues with AR photos, and measure progress. Supports various industry data formats and offline work.
- Augmented reality visualization
- Error detection and conflict resolution
- AR site photo capture
- Cloud-enabled collaboration
- Progress and as-built measurements
- Offline support
- Support for BIM, CAD, and GIS data
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Trimble® SiteVision® is a real-time, in-field visualization and reality capture for collaborating on project progress and detecting design changes or conflicts. Choose your hardware configuration to collect images, GNSS points, EDM points or LiDAR scans. Work with SiteVision indoors, or outdoors in conjunction with a Trimble HPS2 handle or Trimble Catalyst DA2 receiver for high precision GNSS workflows. Key Features • Reality capture - capture georeferenced 3D scans (requires LiDAR enabled iPhone Pro or iPad Pro) • Visualization tools - use AR to view your 3D model data on site and in context, utilizing transparency, cross-section, and fishbowl tools. • Capture issues - take augmented reality site photos to clearly communicate issues & share them with industry standard BCF Topic support. • Cloud enabled collaboration - share project data with Trimble Connect, cloud-based common data environment and collaboration platform. • Measurements - measure and record progress and as-built information such as positions, lengths, and areas • Offline support - work offline then sync later to Trimble Connect • Supports a wide range of industry workflows and data formats: • common BIM data via Trimble Connect - IFC, NWD/NWC, RVT, SKP, DWG, TRB, Tekla • CAD data from Trimble Business enter, Civil3D, OpenRoads, Novapoint, LandXML • GIS data via Trimble Maps and OGC Web Feature Services • Support for precision GNSS workflows enabled by Trimble RTX and VRS services or internet base stations for global correction service coverage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BIM 360 Layout at 12.0 against Trimble SiteVision's 16.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for BIM 360 Layout against 3.8 for Trimble SiteVision. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
BIM 360 Layout ships an update every 2 months, Trimble SiteVision every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BIM 360 Layout | Trimble SiteVision |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 3.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 255 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Autodesk Inc. | Trimble Inc. |
Customer experience
BIM 360 Layout
Trimble SiteVision
In-app purchases
BIM 360 Layout
No in-app purchases
Trimble SiteVision
No in-app purchases
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