# Leica DISTO Plan vs PA TOOLS

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.

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.

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.

Leica DISTO Plan ships an update every 3 months, PA TOOLS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leica DISTO Plan | PA TOOLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-disto-plan/id1361178866/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-tools/id6475635649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leica Geosystems AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/532477810) | [Olivier Jobin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724582388) |

## What reviewers say

### Leica DISTO Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leica-disto-plan/id1361178866)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| P2P Measure | $0.99 | per month |
| Smart Room | $0.99 | per month |
| PDF Pro Export | $0.99 | per month |
| CAD Export | $1.99 | per month |
| Starter Package | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Room | $4.49 | per year |
| PDF Pro Export | $4.49 | per year |
| Starter Package | $9.49 | per year |
| CAD Export | $9.49 | per year |
| Starter Package Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate measurements
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time compared to manual methods
- 👍 Seamless integration with Leica devices
- 💡 Useful 3D visualization features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with certain devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model for full functionality
- 🐛 Stability issues, app crashes frequently
- 👎 Limited features compared to expectations
- 👎 Unintuitive user interface in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-tools/id6475635649)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PA Tools – Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 31, 2026.

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