# Trimble Connect

> Trimble Connect, a collaboration platform, has an easy to use IFC/BIM 3D viewer.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trimble.buildings.connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trimble.buildings.connect)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.trimble.buildings.connect`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Trimble Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 386,328
- **Rating:** 1.90 / 5 (861 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-30
- **First published:** 2016-04-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 163 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trimble.buildings.connect)
- **Website:** [http://connect.trimble.com/](http://connect.trimble.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.trimble.com/en/legal/offering-terms](https://www.trimble.com/en/legal/offering-terms)

## Description

Trimble Connect is a comprehensive collaboration platform designed specifically for the construction industry. It enables project stakeholders to efficiently share, comment, and manage project documents, drawings, photos, and detailed 3D models through the cloud across all phases — design, build, and operate.

The mobile app is optimized for professionals working remotely on construction sites or in meetings, providing quick, one-click access to project information organized by the back office. With offline capabilities, users can view stored files and create or update tasks (ToDo's) without internet connection, syncing changes once reconnected. A standout feature is its high-performance 3D model viewer, supporting various BIM file formats (IFC, SKP, RVT, DWG, etc.) for fast loading and intuitive touch navigation of complex models.

## Rankings

- #114,356 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BATTERY_STATS`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_CACHE`
- `android.permission.CLEAR_APP_USER_DATA`
- `android.permission.DELETE_CACHE_FILES`
- `android.permission.DUMP`
- `android.permission.INTERNAL_SYSTEM_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_DOCUMENTS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_FORMAT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY`
- `android.permission.SET_DEBUG_APP`
- `com.trimble.buildings.connect.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews mainly describe reliability and stability problems: the app often won’t download or open files, crashes frequently, and has slow or failed initialization. Some praise the underlying idea of Trimble Connect as a mobile viewer for 3D models, but the experience is marred by instability, poor performance, and a confusing app ecosystem. Overall, core functionality is repeatedly failing, with only limited positive references to the concept.

### Pros

- The concept is good and could be helpful for reading/ viewing 3D models when the app works.
- Some reviewers note the app is intended as a mobile viewer for 3D models, implying potential value in the use case when functioning properly.

### Cons

- Cannot download or open drawings/models; app frequently fails to load or download content.
- Frequent crashes and instability (crashes, endless loading, black/initialization screens) across multiple devices.
- General reliability issues including slow load times and inconsistent performance.
- Confusing user experience with multiple Trimble apps and unclear workflow for mobile use.
- Login/account/server issues and failure to initialize or login successfully.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.trimble.buildings.connect)