Comparison

Leica DISTO Plan vs Mining Toolkit

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

Mining Toolkit

This app provides essential tools for underground mining operations, including planning, calculations, and field references. It assists with round planning, bolting, drilling, and grout calculations. Features also include shift calendars and drill specifications for on-shift use.

Highlights
  • Round planning with 2.5D views
  • Bolting and ground support estimation
  • Drilling and development calculations
  • Grout batch planning and tracking
  • Shift calendar and paycheck estimates
  • Drill specifications and unit conversions
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Mining Toolkit brings underground planning, calculations and field references together for miners, drillers, trainers, supervisors and engineers. ROUND PLANNER • Work with Standard, Ring and Grid layouts. Review plans in 2.5D, face, toe and side views. • Adjust heading dimensions, cut position, hole directions and floor allowance. • Use Line and Path tools at collars or toes. Tap heatmap links for gaps between rows and around the lifters, perimeter and cut. • Heatmap gaps are projected toe-to-toe distances, not full 3D distances. • Save and reopen plans; import/export supported DP and XML files. Confirm file compatibility with the receiving drill. BOLTING & GROUND SUPPORT • Set heading dimensions, Grid or Staggered patterns, bolt types/lengths, mesh and hanger options. • Review 2.5D layouts and estimates for bolts, screens and consumables, including resin requirements. • Use full-encapsulation tools for hole/bolt/resin dimensions, cartridge and packaging quantities, and Load/Spin/Hold timing guidance. DRILLING & DEVELOPMENT • Find a baseline RPM for the entered setup and compare it with the motor ceiling. • Keep drill-setting records locally on your device. • Check drill deviation and compare planned/actual toes in Drill Deviation Map. • Use the Rod Count Cheat Sheet with custom rod lengths, metres/feet, graph and table. • Use Grade Carry to see how grades and lifter settings affect projected floor positions. • Estimate mucking quantities and shotcrete for drift development or shaft sinking, with admixture calculations. GROUT • Plan a loaded batch, a number of holes, or a ring with mixed hole depths. • Enter diameter, depth and mix/yield settings to estimate coverage, materials and batches; check mixer/active-pot capacity and water to add. • Track the active pot with a timer and expiry reminder. Reset or clean-out confirmation clears the timer. Notification delivery depends on permissions and device settings; follow the grout manufacturer's working time. PRINT TOOLS — EXPERIMENTAL Print Scale and Auto Backsites help work from a print image. Check detected references, scale and proposed geometry before use. Detection can fail. ON SHIFT & FIELD REFERENCES • Set up Shift Calendar rotations and view paycheck estimates from your entered settings. • Browse drill specifications, mine-gas references and metric/US unit conversions. • Time and record ground-support rounds. Optional Scoreboard posting shares your handle, selected country, equipment and performance details with other users. Scoreboard posts are public. • Open curated training videos on YouTube. Choose English, French or Spanish, Light/Dark appearance and Theme Studio palettes. Core calculators, saved plans and local logs work offline; shared Scoreboard, videos and external links need internet. Check quantities against current product data and approved designs. Pay figures are estimates. Verify exported plans on the drill's system. The app does not replace training, engineering review or site procedures. Support: mining-toolkit@agentmail.to Privacy: https://miningtoolkit.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Leica DISTO Plan4 screens
Mining Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Leica DISTO Plan at Free against Mining Toolkit's $1.99. Mining Toolkit's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, 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

Leica DISTO Plan is free to download; Mining Toolkit costs $1.99 up front. Leica DISTO Plan sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Mining Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Leica DISTO Plan ships an update every 3 months, Mining Toolkit every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Leica DISTO Plan versus Mining Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeica DISTO PlanMining Toolkit
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (222 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB90 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLeica Geosystems AGJory Dion

Customer experience

Leica DISTO Plan

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

Mining Toolkit

Written reviews2 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

Mining Toolkit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Leica DISTO Plan

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Starter Package$9.491 Year
  • CAD Export$9.491 Year
  • Starter Package Yearly$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited$69.99
None

Mining Toolkit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Leica DISTO Plan free?
Leica DISTO Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mining Toolkit free?
Mining Toolkit costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Leica DISTO Plan or Mining Toolkit have ads?
Neither Leica DISTO Plan nor Mining Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Leica DISTO Plan or Mining Toolkit?
Leica DISTO Plan ships an update every 3 months, and Mining Toolkit every 4 months. Most recently, Leica DISTO Plan was updated on November 13, 2026 and Mining Toolkit on November 13, 2026.

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