Comparison

Floor Covering vs Tile Projects Lite

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

Head to head
About

Floor Covering

Plan your tile layouts with this app. Input your area and tile dimensions to visualize placement, minimize cuts, and see exact tile counts. Ideal for homeowners and professional tilers.

Highlights
  • Area dimension input
  • Tile size input
  • Grout line width setting
  • Laying pattern selection
  • Interactive tile placement
  • Cut tile visualization
  • Total and cut tile count
Features
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You plan to lay tiles in your house or work as a tiler? This app helps you to plan the laying of the tiles. After entering all necessary information, the area with the tiles will be displayed. The tiles can be moved within the area with your finger. This makes it possible to optimally place the tiles to avoid very narrowly cut tiles. If you are satisfied with the positioning of the tiles, you can view the cut tiles with the dimensions. The total number of tiles and the number of cut tiles are also displayed. Only 6 steps are necessary: 1. Select area type 2. Input the area dimensions 3. Input the tile size 4. Enter the grout line width 5. Select the laying pattern 6. Enter the project name

About

Tile Projects Lite

Features
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Tile Projects Lite is a mobile application designed for contractors, tilers, and DIY enthusiasts to streamline their tiling project management and estimation process. The app provides tools to calculate tile requirements, manage multiple projects, and track installation details with precision. Features Project Management - Multi-Project Support: Create and manage multiple tiling projects simultaneously - Project Persistence: Projects are automatically saved using SharedPreferences - Project Switching: Easily switch between different projects with preserved data - Project Deletion: Remove completed or cancelled projects with confirmation dialogs Tile Calculator - Tile Dimensions Input: Enter precise tile width, length, and depth measurements (in mm) - Real-time Validation: Input validation ensures accurate calculations - Auto-save: Project data is automatically saved as you type - Measurement Units: All calculations use millimeters for precision Installation Calculator - Grout Width Calculation: Factor in grout spacing for accurate tile counts - Total Area Input: Enter the total area to be tiled (in m²) - Wastage Calculation: Choose from 10%, 20%, or 30% wastage allowances - Comprehensive Results: View total tiles required, tile area, and wastage percentage Tile Projects Lite is ad supported.

Screenshots

Floor Covering4 screens
Tile Projects Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tile Projects Lite at none against Floor Covering's 2. Tile Projects Lite also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Floor Covering sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tile Projects Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floor Covering ships an update every 3 months, Tile Projects Lite every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Floor Covering versus Tile Projects Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloor CoveringTile Projects Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (414 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings414 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferChristopher Lamb

Bugs and requests

Floor Covering

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App locks during advertisements and becomes unresponsive
  • Grout line width display inaccurate with inch units
  • Cannot input decimal values for grout line width
  • Tile grid cannot move to edges of room
  • Tile count calculations don't account for offcuts properly
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  • Manual tile movement reverts to automatic positioning
  • Ad close button positioned in inaccessible area on some devices
  • Projects deleted when ads appear

Requested features

11 requests
  • Support for additional tile shapes (hexagon, octagon, picket)
  • Ability to input custom floor plan shapes and layouts
  • Better imperial measurement support with fraction input (1/8", 1/16")
  • X and Y axis guides for centering tiles
  • Increased area dimension limits beyond 10x10 feet
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  • Cutout support for islands, windows, and obstacles
  • Multiple tile shape combinations in single layout
  • Offset layout options (33% offset for large planks)
  • More pre-designed layout templates
  • Paid premium version with advanced features
  • Better documentation and in-app instructions

Tile Projects Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Floor Covering

One-time2
  • Leave a tip$5.99
  • Remove Ads$39.99
None

Tile Projects Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floor Covering free?
Floor Covering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tile Projects Lite free?
Tile Projects Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Floor Covering or Tile Projects Lite have ads?
Both Floor Covering and Tile Projects Lite show ads.
Which is updated more often, Floor Covering or Tile Projects Lite?
Floor Covering ships an update every 3 months, and Tile Projects Lite every 5 weeks. Most recently, Floor Covering was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tile Projects Lite on September 23, 2026.

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