Comparison

BIM 360 Layout vs Bug Identifier・Insect ID

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Bug Identifier・Insect ID

Features
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Photograph a bug for possible matches, taxonomy and a general caution marker. INSECT IDENTIFICATION Point your camera at a bug, beetle, spider, bee, or butterfly. The app recognizes it on your device and shows the species name, scientific name, and taxonomy (order and family), so you finally know what's crawling in your garden. INSECT ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the whole insect field guide, arranged by order, with a detailed profile for every species. MY COLLECTION Save every bug you find and build your own field guide. Keep a personal record of your discoveries and watch your collection grow as you explore parks, gardens, and trails. WORKS OFFLINE Identification runs on your device, so you can name bugs out in the field with no signal needed. Results are predictions and medical-importance markers are general reference only, not medical or pest-control advice; extra summaries and photos may need a network connection. Some of the features described require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://zeroplay.io/docs/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bug Identifier・Insect ID4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BIM 360 Layout at none against Bug Identifier・Insect ID's 3. BIM 360 Layout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Bug Identifier・Insect ID's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Bug Identifier・Insect ID sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. BIM 360 Layout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIM 360 Layout ships an update every 2 months, Bug Identifier・Insect ID every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BIM 360 Layout versus Bug Identifier・Insect ID: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIM 360 LayoutBug Identifier・Insect ID
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB555 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.ZeroPlay Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

BIM 360 Layout

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bug Identifier・Insect ID

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Bug Identifier Pro$29.99

Questions

Is BIM 360 Layout free?
BIM 360 Layout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bug Identifier・Insect ID free?
Bug Identifier・Insect ID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BIM 360 Layout or Bug Identifier・Insect ID have ads?
Bug Identifier・Insect ID shows ads; BIM 360 Layout does not.
Which is updated more often, BIM 360 Layout or Bug Identifier・Insect ID?
BIM 360 Layout ships an update every 2 months, and Bug Identifier・Insect ID every 3 months. Most recently, BIM 360 Layout was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bug Identifier・Insect ID on October 13, 2026.

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