Comparison

Floor Covering vs TilePlan

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

TilePlan

This app helps you plan tile layouts and calculate material needs for any room shape. Visualize exact tile placement and cuts before installation to minimize waste and ensure accurate material purchases.

Highlights
  • Plan any room shape
  • Real tile specifications
  • Visual layout preview
  • Accurate material counts
  • Detailed cut lists
  • Export and share reports
Features
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Plan tile layouts, calculate materials, and generate accurate cut lists for any room shape. See exactly where every tile and cut lands before installation begins. TilePlan is the only tile calculator that shows you the actual layout — not just numbers. Whether you're a contractor, renovator, or homeowner tackling your first tile job, get precise results before you buy materials. ▸ PLAN ANY ROOM SHAPE Start with rectangles, L-shapes, or U-shapes. Draw custom polygons for irregular spaces. Drag corners to match your exact measurements. ▸ REAL TILE SPECS • Square, rectangular, or hexagonal tiles • Straight, brick, diagonal, and herringbone patterns • Adjustable grout spacing • Imperial or metric units ▸ VISUAL LAYOUT PREVIEW See the complete tile layout before cutting begins. Zoom and pan to inspect every placement. Identify problem areas and adjust your starting point to minimize waste. ▸ ACCURATE MATERIAL COUNTS • Full tiles vs. cut pieces at a glance • Adjustable waste factor (10-25%) • Box quantity calculator • Know exactly what to purchase ▸ DETAILED CUT LISTS Generate measured cut lists ready for the job site. Every piece dimensioned and labeled. Export to PDF for printing or CSV for spreadsheets. ▸ EXPORT & SHARE • PDF reports with layout visualization • High-resolution layout images (PNG/JPEG) • CSV material lists • Share directly to contractors or suppliers ▸ PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. No tracking. No internet connection needed. Your project data stays on your device. ▸ WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Universal purchase — buy once, use on all your devices. --- PERFECT FOR: • DIY homeowners planning bathroom or kitchen renovations • Tile contractors estimating jobs • Interior designers visualizing floor patterns • Flooring retailers helping customers --- Stop guessing. Stop making extra trips to the store. Plan it right the first time with TilePlan. Questions or feedback? Contact joe@tileplan.app

Screenshots

Floor Covering4 screens
TilePlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Floor Covering at 4.5 against TilePlan's 3.0. Floor Covering also leads on ratings volume (416 vs 2) and review sentiment (70% vs 50%). TilePlan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. TilePlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Floor Covering holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Floor Covering has 416 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Floor Covering's written reviews are positive against 50% of TilePlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floor Covering ships an update every 3 months, TilePlan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Floor Covering versus TilePlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloor CoveringTilePlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (416 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings416 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalij SchaeferJoe Crozier Software

Customer experience

Floor Covering

All ratings414 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative17.8%

TilePlan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • 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
Show 6 more
  • 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

TilePlan

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

TilePlan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Floor Covering free?
Floor Covering is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TilePlan free?
TilePlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Floor Covering or TilePlan?
Floor Covering is rated higher. Floor Covering averages 4.5 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while TilePlan averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Floor Covering or TilePlan have ads?
Floor Covering shows ads; TilePlan does not.
Which is updated more often, Floor Covering or TilePlan?
Floor Covering ships an update every 3 months, and TilePlan every 9 days. Most recently, Floor Covering was updated on November 2, 2026 and TilePlan on October 31, 2026.

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