Lumbernatics User Reviews

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Not sure what you get until you purchase

While I don't mind a limited ability, the process isn't intuitive regarding what to do and how to do it. There is a stool you can play with, but it would have been more helpful to have a video that shows how the stool is assembled, guiding you through the process. I might purchase it, but then again, I might not.
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Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the learning process can feel unintuitive at first, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to assemble the sample stool. Lumbernatics has a full 3D editor with rotation, adjustable lumber sizes, and complete 360‑degree viewing, but it can take a little guidance to get comfortable with the workflow. To help with this, our support site includes step‑by‑step tutorial videos that walk through the tools and show how projects are assembled. Many users find these videos much easier to follow than written instructions, and they’re a great way to get familiar with the modeling process before deciding whether to upgrade. We appreciate you giving the app a try, and we hope the tutorials make it easier to see whether Lumbernatics fits your needs. If you ever want help getting started, you can reach us anytime through the in‑app support menu.

Needs development!

No scale markers or grid function and Move board has no number indicators! Price is way to high for such a crude app!

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the app felt crude or missing important indicators. Since your review, Lumbernatics has received many updates with new features designed to make building projects much easier and more precise. The app now includes a full 3D editor with rotation, adjustable lumber sizes, undo/redo support, auto‑saving, and complete 360‑degree viewing. You can work on multiple projects at the same time, export your designs to another device, and use improved numeric controls for more accurate adjustments. While the app doesn’t use traditional scale markers or a grid, recent updates have focused on making movement and alignment clearer and more intuitive. We also provide step‑by‑step tutorial videos on our support site to help users get comfortable with the workflow and understand how the tools fit together. We appreciate you giving Lumbernatics a try, and we hope these improvements make a meaningful difference for future users.

bad App

you cant do nothing with the free version so i could'nt try it

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear it felt like you couldn’t try anything in the free version. Lumbernatics does include limits on how many lumber pieces you can place in a project, but all of the core modeling tools are available so you can fully explore how the app works before deciding whether to upgrade. You can adjust lumber sizes, rotate pieces, switch between 2D isometric sketching and the full 3D editor, use undo/redo, and view your project in 360 degrees. The app also auto‑saves your work, supports multiple projects, and lets you export your designs to another device. These features are all accessible without a paid plan. We also offer step‑by‑step tutorial videos on our support site to help new users get comfortable with the workflow. We hope this makes it easier to see what the app can do before making any purchase decisions. Thank you again for giving Lumbernatics a try — we hope you’ll find the free tools more helpful with a bit of guidance.

Not useful

As a carpenter I was hoping to find an app to visualize some of the projects in my head. I found this app and tried it. Not helpful. You cannot adjust the size of the beams, nor can they rotate. It’s just a one-sized length vertical board. There isn’t a way to save designs or have multiple files. Perhaps the paid version is better, but the free version is so bad that it doesn’t make it worth it to pay and find out. Deleting after I finish this review.
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to try Lumbernatics and share your feedback. We’re sorry the free version didn’t meet your expectations, especially since you were hoping to visualize real carpentry projects. Since your review, Lumbernatics has received significant updates. The app now includes a full 3D editor with support for rotation, adjustable beam sizes, and complete 360‑degree viewing. We’ve also added support for saving multiple projects, making it easier to work on different ideas and revisit them later. The free mode still has limits on how many lumber pieces can be used in a single project, but all core modeling tools are available so you can fully explore how the app works before deciding whether an upgrade is right for you. We’re continuing to improve tutorials and in‑app guidance to make these features easier to discover. If you ever decide to give the app another try, we’d be happy to help you get started through the in‑app support menu. Thank you again for your feedback — we hope the recent improvements make a meaningful difference for users like you.

Not usable

This app is not user friendly, especially for the price they want. It is very basic, using basic lumber dimensions to create a product. Awful, dont waste your time, especially your money.

not operator friendly

This has no way to save to a folder or file, you cant undo if you make a mistake. Not a way to make this a proper 3 dimensional image. You cant make measurements. would like a refund

Response from developer

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that the learning process can feel unintuitive at first, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to assemble the sample stool. Lumbernatics includes a full 3D editor with rotation, adjustable lumber sizes, complete 360‑degree viewing, undo/redo support, and an improved workflow designed to make experimenting much easier. To help new users get comfortable, our support site offers step‑by‑step tutorial videos that walk through the tools and demonstrate how projects are assembled. Many users find these videos easier to follow than written instructions, and they’re a great way to get familiar with the modeling process before deciding whether to upgrade. The app now also auto‑saves your work, allowing you to switch between multiple projects at any time. And if you want to continue building on another device, you can export your project and bring it with you. We appreciate you giving the app a try, and we hope these improvements and tutorials make it easier to see whether Lumbernatics fits your needs. If you ever want help getting started, you can reach us anytime through the in‑app support menu.