# sqft AR — AR Floor Measurement & Beyond

> Augmented reality app for measuring areas, lengths, and visualizing furniture in real spaces. (iPhone/iPad app by Noriaki Murao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqft-ar/id1385220107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noriaki Murao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289002723)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 761 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-06-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqft-ar/id1385220107/reviews.md

## What is sqft AR?

The app has five core features.

1. Area - Floor: To measure the horizontal area on a floor in ft² or m²
2. Area - Wall: To measure the vertical area on a wall in ft² or m²
3. Length: To measure the length between two points
4. Furniture: To measure the relative size of the space by placing standard-sized virtual furniture
5. Size Checker: To check the relative size of a product in the real world by comparing it to other objects. To check whether the product's size fits the space.

HOW TO USE

1. Area - Floor or Wall
- Choose a unit between ft² or m²
- Tap "Area - Floor" or "Area - Wall" on the main menu
- Move the camera to scan the surrounding area
- Find a flat surface on the floor or on the wall until the blue square appears
- Place the pointer ("+" on the center of the screen) to one of the corners of the floor or the wall
- Tap the screen to mark with a red sphere
- Move slowly clockwise ( or counterclockwise) to the next corner and repeat the action until all corners are marked by a red sphere ( Do not mark twice on the starting point)
- Tap the "Calc" button to calculate the area
- To save data, tap the "Save" button, type remarks, and tap "Save."
- To take a photo, tap the "Camera" button
- To find saved data of Area, tap "File" mark on the top right corner of the main menu
- To see the location and photo (if it was taken) of saved data, tap the row on the list of saved data
- To delete saved data, tap "File" mark on the main menu and slide your finger from right to left on the row in the list of saved data
- In some cases, the AR shaded orange area may be displayed outside of the outlines or overlapped; this does not affect the calculation of the area

2. Length
- Tap "Length" on the main menu
- Move the camera to scan the surrounding area
- Wait until a lot of yellow dots display on the surface of the target object.
- Place the pointer ( "+" on the center of the screen) to the starting point of measuring object
- Tap the screen to mark with a red sphere
- Move slowly to the other end of the measuring object and place the pointer
- Tap the screen to display the length
- To measure another object, tap the "Reset" button and repeat the same procedure
- To take a photo, tap the "Camera" button

 3. Furniture
- The virtual furniture is standard or typical size to help measure the relative size of the space
- Tap "Furniture" on the main menu
- Move the camera to scan the surrounding area
- Find a flat surface on the floor until the blue square appears
- Choose one of the furniture items on the list of furniture and tap it
- Tap the screen to place the furniture
- To rotate the furniture, touch the screen on the furniture and slide your finger
- To move the furniture, long-press the screen on the furniture and slide your finger
- To place more furniture, tap the "Add Another Item" button and repeat the procedure
- To hide the size of furniture, tap the "Info" button
- To display the size of furniture, tap the "Info" button again
- To take a photo, tap the "Camera" button

4. Size Checker
- This feature is to check the relative size of the product in the real world by comparing it to other objects
- To check whether the size of the product fits the space or not 
- Select measure unit
- Type Width, Depth, and Height into each field
- Select the surface to place the AR box and tap GO
- Move the camera to scan the surrounding area
- Find a flat surface to place the AR box until the blue square appears
- Tap the screen where you want to place the AR box.

## Key features

- Measure floor area (ft², m²)
- Measure wall area (ft², m²)
- Measure length between points
- Visualize virtual furniture
- Check product size fit
- Save measurements and photos

## What do users think of sqft AR?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate measurements for various applications
- 💰 Free app with no required purchases
- 🚀 Reliable performance once mastered
- 💡 Innovative AR-based measuring solution
- ⭐ Great for professional use (landscaping, construction)

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent measurement point detection
- 😕 Steep learning curve for new users
- ⚠️ Unreliable in certain lighting conditions
- 🔧 Lacks undo functionality
- 📱 App freezes and crashes
- ⏰ No updates for over a year

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Measurement tool changes sizes unexpectedly
- Marking points appear 2-3 feet above intended location
- Automatic mode switching between wall and floor measurements
- Inconsistent accuracy in sunlight and with clear objects

**Most requested features**

- Undo/clear marking functionality
- Better instructions and tutorials
- Improved performance in various lighting conditions
- Regular app updates and maintenance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sqft-ar/id1385220107/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thoughful App

*2025-11-13, version 1.6*

For the person, who thought this might solve a problem; you were right. Good initiative on how measurements could be taken.

### 5/5 — Best

*2025-07-13, version 1.6*

Working excellent

### 2/5 — Will not stay on same function

*2025-06-05, version 1.6*

Trying to find sq ft of yard and half way through the app wants to start measuring like it is a wall.  Can’t get as accurate as I think it should.

### 5/5 — Absolutely Recommend 👌🏻

*2025-04-23, version 1.6*

I’m a landscaper and I use this app regularly. It’s actually free and is very user friendly. I find it to be reliable once you have used it 2-3x measuring different things so if you need an app like this you have found the best option. 10/10

### 5/5 — Simple and Accurate

*2024-05-07, version 1.5*

Simple and Accurate

### 1/5 — Locked up junk

*2023-05-15, version 1.5*

Just froze up will do sqft anymore

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2023-04-04, version 1.5*

Simply put, awesome.  Great app.  I use it daily and very accurate

### 1/5 — Not that great for area measurements

*2023-02-18, version 1.5*

Probably works fine in a completely empty room Sometimes the mark tends to pick a spot 2 or 3 feet above the floor. No way to undo a mark so you will have to start over. Deleting this app.

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2022-10-22, version 1.5*

For the first time, someone has built a useful app that does not require making a purchase. 
Thank you 
I need to calculate the square ft of my entire fort floor and this app worked perfectly. 
Thank you again and keep the great apps coming.

### 5/5 — Really great App

*2022-07-16, version 1.5*

It’s very easy to use and so convenient.

## Frequently asked questions about sqft AR

### What can I measure with this app?

You can measure the horizontal area of floors, the vertical area of walls, and the length between two points. The app also allows you to place virtual furniture to check the relative size of a space and verify if a product's size fits within a given area.

### How do I measure an area?

To measure an area, select 'Area - Floor' or 'Area - Wall', choose your desired unit (ft² or m²), and then move your camera to scan the surface. Tap the corners of the area you wish to measure with red spheres. Once all corners are marked, tap 'Calc' to get the area calculation.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does contain advertisements. There may also be in-app purchases available for additional features or content, though specific details on these are not provided in the description.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology, which typically requires a compatible smartphone or tablet. Specific operating system requirements (iOS or Android) and hardware capabilities for AR functionality would need to be checked on the app store listing.

### Can I save my measurements?

Yes, you can save your measurements. After calculating an area or length, you can tap the 'Save' button, add remarks, and then save the data. You can also take photos of your measurements and access saved data later through the 'File' menu.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2025-12-30

Updates and bug fixes.

### 1.6 — 2024-08-20

Updates and bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2020-06-18

Bug Fixes.

### 1.4 — 2020-05-16

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements.

### 1.3 — 2020-05-07

Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements.

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