# CamToPlan vs Bolt Reader®

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bolt Reader® at free against CamToPlan's free with in-app purchases. Bolt Reader® also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). CamToPlan's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamToPlan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bolt Reader® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CamToPlan against 4.7 for Bolt Reader®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CamToPlan has 17K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CamToPlan ships an update every 6 weeks, Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamToPlan | Bolt Reader® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtoplan-ar-tape-measure/id1292176208/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tasmanic Editions](https://appshunter.io/developer/353424238) | [Transmission Dynamics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554066008) |

## What reviewers say

### CamToPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtoplan-ar-tape-measure/id1292176208)

Measure lengths, distances, and areas of any surface using augmented reality. This virtual ruler and tape measure allows you to draw measurement lines directly on your phone or tablet's camera feed and export plans in various formats. It's suitable for both personal DIY projects and professional use in real estate, construction, and more.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality measurements, Horizontal and vertical measuring, Export plans in PDF, PNG, DXF, Measure floors, walls, windows, doors, Suitable for personal and professional use, Metric and imperial units

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CamToPlan PREMIUM | $4.99 | per month |
| CamToPlan PREMIUM | $29.99 | per year |
| Full Version | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 📏 Helpful for various projects
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription model not transparent
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy for larger spaces
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access saved plans without subscription
- Difficulty canceling subscription
- Measurements not aligning with actual dimensions

**Requested features**

- Add free version with more features
- Improve user interface and navigation
- Enhance accuracy for complex layouts


### Bolt Reader®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006)

This application provides users with real-time bolt tension data through intuitive bar graphs. It is specifically designed to work with Bolt-Cap Module devices from Transmission Dynamics, helping users quickly identify screws needing attention.

**Highlights:** Real-time bolt tension information, Bar graph data visualization, Identify screws requiring attention, Designed for Bolt-Cap Module devices, Works with Transmission Dynamics hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamToPlan free?

CamToPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bolt Reader® free?

Bolt Reader® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CamToPlan or Bolt Reader®?

Bolt Reader® is rated higher. CamToPlan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Bolt Reader® averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do CamToPlan or Bolt Reader® have ads?

Neither CamToPlan nor Bolt Reader® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamToPlan or Bolt Reader®?

CamToPlan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. Most recently, CamToPlan was updated on October 26, 2026 and Bolt Reader® on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*