Comparison

RoomSketcher vs xTool Creative Space

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

Head to head
About

RoomSketcher

Easily create professional floor plans and home designs with intuitive tools. Visualize your projects in 2D and 3D, furnish spaces with a vast selection of items, and explore your designs in Live 3D. Work online or offline on any device.

Highlights
  • Draw floor plans with precise measurements
  • Add windows, doors, and stairs
  • Thousands of materials and furniture options
  • Professional 2D floor plans
  • High-quality 3D floor plans
  • Live 3D visualization
  • 3D Photos & 360 Views
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Everyone can create professional floor plans and home designs with RoomSketcher! Loved by professional and personal users worldwide – more than 6 million users. DRAW A FLOOR PLAN IN MINUTES Draw walls with precise measurements - use meters or feet. Add windows, doors, and stairs, and easily resize them to fit your layout. Finalize your floor plan with thousands of materials and furniture options. It takes just minutes to create a floor plan, and for every step you can visualize your project quickly with 3D snapshots. With the RoomSketcher App you are completely mobile. Work online or offline – anywhere you need to. Access your projects across devices – on your tablet, Mac, or Windows computer. PROFESSIONAL 2D FLOOR PLANS See the layout and potential of your property clearly with 2D Floor Plans. Include measurements, room sizes, room names, and more! Perfect for real estate listings and home design projects. Available through in-app purchases. HIGH-QUALITY 3D FLOOR PLANS Show color, texture, and furnishing on your floor plans! 3D Floor Plans give a true “feel” for the look and layout of a home or property. Available through in-app purchases. EXTENSIVE FURNITURE SELECTION Our selection of fixtures and furniture includes everything you need to create a complete real estate or home design project. Experiment with different styles to create the perfect look for your home or listing. UNLIMITED OPTIONS WITH REPLACE MATERIALS FEATURE Replace materials on fixtures and furniture to customize the look and feel of your home design. This gives unlimited ways of customizing your project with different colors and materials. Available through in-app purchases. INSTANTLY VISUALIZE IN LIVE 3D Watch your ideas appear right before your eyes in Live 3D. Fly over your floor plan to get a clear view of the layout, or walk inside the rooms as if you’re actually there. Available through in-app purchases. BEAUTIFUL 3D PHOTOS & 360 VIEWS Create stunning 3D Photos and panoramic 360 Views with the camera in the app. It’s the ideal way to showcase your home design or real estate projects. Available through in-app purchases. CAN I USE ROOMSKETCHER FOR FREE? You can access all the basic drawing and furnishing functions with the RoomSketcher Free subscription. If you want one of our premium features such as 2D and 3D Floor Plans, Live 3D or 3D Photos, you can get them through in-app purchases. GET STARTED TODAY! Join thousands of real estate professionals, interior design enthusiasts, homeowners, and many more who use RoomSketcher every day to power their floor plan and home design needs. Download the RoomSketcher App and start drawing!

About

xTool Creative Space

Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your PC, iPad, or mobile device. Create intricate designs with text curving, QR code generation, and a library of shapes. Process images and connect wirelessly for a seamless workflow anywhere.

Highlights
  • Design and editing suite
  • Machine control
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Text curving
  • QR code generation
  • Shape library
  • Image processing
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xTool Creative Space at 4.7 against RoomSketcher's 3.3. xTool Creative Space also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). RoomSketcher's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. RoomSketcher sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. xTool Creative Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xTool Creative Space holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: xTool Creative Space has 1.5K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of RoomSketcher's written reviews are positive against 38% of xTool Creative Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoomSketcher ships an update every 4 months, xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RoomSketcher versus xTool Creative Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoomSketcherxTool Creative Space
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (181 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1811.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoomSketcherMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

RoomSketcher

All ratings154 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews207 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral8.2%
Negative50.2%

xTool Creative Space

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.8%

Bugs and requests

RoomSketcher

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Walls/rooms cannot be easily resized or adjusted
  • 3D photos/views often don't work as expected
  • Frequent crashes and loss of unsaved progress
  • Confusing UI makes basic tasks difficult
  • Subscription model is unclear and frustrating

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more furniture and decor options
  • Improve 3D visualization and walkthrough
  • Allow for more flexible wall/room editing
  • Provide better instructions and tutorials
  • Add ability to import custom furniture/textures
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  • Integrate exterior design features like landscaping
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

xTool Creative Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RoomSketcher

One-time7
  • Extra Project$3.99
  • 2D Floor Plan$3.99
  • 3D Floor Plan$3.99
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  • 3D Photo$3.99
  • Premium Project$29.99
  • VIP Subscription$150.00
  • Pro Subscription$150.00
None

xTool Creative Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoomSketcher free?
RoomSketcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xTool Creative Space free?
xTool Creative Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RoomSketcher or xTool Creative Space?
xTool Creative Space is rated higher. RoomSketcher averages 3.3 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while xTool Creative Space averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do RoomSketcher or xTool Creative Space have ads?
Neither RoomSketcher nor xTool Creative Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoomSketcher or xTool Creative Space?
RoomSketcher ships an update every 4 months, and xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. Most recently, RoomSketcher was updated on November 2, 2026 and xTool Creative Space on November 3, 2026.

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