Comparison

Leica DISTO Plan vs PA TOOLS

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

Head to head
About

Leica DISTO Plan

Easily create accurate floor plans and document measurements directly on your smartphone or tablet. Sketch layouts, assign measurements, and export to CAD for detailed project planning and documentation.

Highlights
  • Sketch and scale floor plans
  • Assign measurements to plan lines
  • Automatic scaling and diagonal accuracy
  • Dimension objects in photos
  • Create as-built plans for CAD
  • Calculate excavation volumes
  • Generate 3D plans
Features
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The Leica DISTO™ Plan app assists you with the vital task of documenting and visualizing your measurements. Fingers can be used to sketch a floor plan on a smartphone or tablet and corresponding measurements are easily assigned to each line of the plan. This way you can easily plan the next steps of your project. Sketch Plan — create a scale drawing Simply use your fingers to create a sketch on your smartphone or tablet. Then take corresponding measurements and assign them to the relevant lines of your sketch. The app’s ‘Auto-Scale’ function automatically adjusts the length of the lines, producing a scaled drawing showing the surface area and circumference. You can now improve the accuracy even further with the Diagonals feature. Producing a CAD-ready floor plan is that easy. Smart Room — plan while you are measuring Smart Room makes it possible to create accurate floor plans simply by taking clockwise or counterclockwise measurements of a room. Once all measurements are taken, the app automatically generates the plan. The diagonals feature will further enhance accuracy. Sketch on Photo — dimension objects in pictures Leica DISTO™ Bluetooth® technology allows you to assign distance measurements to the appropriate part of a picture taken with your tablet or smartphone. This way you can document all your measurement results and easily process them later in the office. Measure Plan — create as-build plans for CAD The Leica DISTO™ app supports P2P technology which makes it possible to create detailed floor or wall plans, including doors and windows. Once complete, simply export your plans as a DXF or DWG file into your preferred CAD solution. Measure Façade – create detailed wall layouts Easily generate intricate wall layouts using P2P technology. This feature is designed for measuring 2D plans on vertical surfaces. You define a vertical plane, and the function will automatically project all measured points onto this plane for precision and clarity in your wall layouts. Then simply export your plans as a DXF or DWG file into your preferred CAD program. Earthworks – determine exact excavation volumes Thanks to P2P technology you can calculate precise excavation volumes, making it ideal for purposes such as billing and transport cost estimation. Simply measure the outline of the desired excavation and set the depth either by entering a value or by measuring it directly by your DISTO. Function also allows you to define angles for the slope. Measure 3D – draw precise 3D plans Generate accurate 3D plans and seamlessly integrate data into CAD. Leverage the power of P2P technology for real-time 3D measurement visualization directly at the project site. Measurements can be then exported as a DXF or DWG file. Alternatively, you can choose the PDF Pro export with all the detailed information and measurement workflow. Relocation – add new dimensions to your measurements Empower your project flexibility with the Relocation function, enabling you to effortlessly shift your setup to a new location while seamlessly integrating essential data into your existing drawing. This feature is invaluable in situations where acquiring all necessary measurements from a single setup isn't feasible. Exports in standard formats — seamless integration All measurements and floor plans can be exported as a CAD drawing, JPG or in a PDF format. CAD exports are possible as DXF or DWG format, which allows to seamlessly integrate the measurement data with digitized construction. PDF export detailed reports include all created measurements in easy to read and understandable structure. The following Leica DISTO™ devices are supported: Leica DISTO™ D1 Leica DISTO™ X1 Leica DISTO™ D2 Leica DISTO™ D2-2 Leica DISTO™ D2G Leica DISTO™ D110/E7110i Leica DISTO™ X3 Leica DISTO™ X4 Leica DISTO™ D510/E7500i Leica DISTO™ D810 touch Leica DISTO™ S910 Leica DISTO™ D5 Leica DISTO™ X6

About

PA TOOLS

This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.

Highlights
  • L-Acoustics preset guide
  • Patcher viewer
  • Wave length calculator
  • Room mode calculator
  • Stage preparation assistance
Features
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PA TOOLS is your all-in-one utility kit for audio engineers. From system prep to quick calculations, it brings fast, reliable tools for every stage of a show. Included tools: • Wave Length — Convert delay, meters and phase instantly • Room Modes — Predict standing waves and plan your EQ strategy • Generator — Pink noise or tones with tactile feedback • RTA — Pocket-size RTA with weighted filters • Reference Playlist — Loop cues and walk-in edits on the go • Wave Recorder — Capture rehearsals in 48 kHz WAV and share instantly • SPL & Noise Tracker — Log SPL for compliance and break monitoring • PA Specs — Browse LAcoustics catalog and find compatible accessories • Speaker Load — Plan amp channel loads before the trucks roll in • Cable Section — Choose cable gauge and check voltage drop • L-Acoustics Prealignment — Match LA Network Manager presets with field timing • Sub Array Calculator — Design cardioid or broadside arrays quickly Full Unlock (In-App Purchase): Unlock the complete suite, remove time limits, enable full RTA, full recording, extended playlist playback, unlimited module access, and all upcoming features.

Screenshots

Leica DISTO Plan4 screens
PA TOOLS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PA TOOLS at 5.0 against Leica DISTO Plan's 4.0. PA TOOLS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Leica DISTO Plan's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Leica DISTO Plan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PA TOOLS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leica DISTO Plan has 221 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Leica DISTO Plan's written reviews are positive against 100% of PA TOOLS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leica DISTO Plan ships an update every 3 months, PA TOOLS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Leica DISTO Plan versus PA TOOLS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeica DISTO PlanPA TOOLS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (221 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings221 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Geosystems AGOlivier Jobin

Customer experience

Leica DISTO Plan

All ratings217 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative30.4%

PA TOOLS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Leica DISTO Plan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to connect to Leica devices
  • Measurements not saving properly, data loss issues
  • Sketch mode has alignment and scaling problems
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions on some devices
  • P2P and Smart Room features not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually input dimensions in feet/inches
  • Improve export options, allow exporting multiple plans to one PDF
  • Implement staircase and irregular room support
  • Allow moving and adjusting of drawn elements
  • Add cloud sync and multi-device support

PA TOOLS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Leica DISTO Plan

Subscriptions10
  • P2P Measure1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Smart Room1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • PDF Pro Export1 Month trial$0.991 Month
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  • CAD Export1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Starter Package1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Smart Room$4.491 Year
  • PDF Pro Export$4.491 Year
  • Starter Package$9.491 Year
  • CAD Export$9.491 Year
  • Starter Package Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$69.99
1 purchases

PA TOOLS

One-time1
  • PA Tools – Full Unlock$22.99

Questions

Is Leica DISTO Plan free?
Leica DISTO Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PA TOOLS free?
PA TOOLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Leica DISTO Plan or PA TOOLS?
PA TOOLS is rated higher. Leica DISTO Plan averages 4.0 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while PA TOOLS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Leica DISTO Plan or PA TOOLS have ads?
Neither Leica DISTO Plan nor PA TOOLS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leica DISTO Plan or PA TOOLS?
Leica DISTO Plan ships an update every 3 months, and PA TOOLS fortnightly. Most recently, Leica DISTO Plan was updated on October 29, 2026 and PA TOOLS on October 10, 2026.

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