Comparison

Leica DISTO Plan vs TIMECODE READER Pocket

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

TIMECODE READER Pocket

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TIMECODE READER displays SMPTE timecode on your Mac in real time — large, clear, and always where you need it. Feed it LTC (Linear Timecode) through any audio input, or MTC (MIDI Timecode) from any MIDI source, and TIMECODE READER decodes and shows the running timecode instantly. FEATURES • LTC over audio — choose any input device and channel • MTC over MIDI — read timecode from your DAW or hardware • Automatic frame-rate detection: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 (DF/NDF), 30 • Large, auto-scaling display that stays readable at any window size • Always-on-top floating window with adjustable opacity • Customizable readout — show or hide hours, minutes, seconds, frames • Color presets and custom colors; multiple monospaced fonts • Standby detection when the signal drops • "GO!!!" cue highlight at the start of each timecode • Input level meter and live diagnostics • Low latency, lightweight, no setup required Ideal for film and video production, broadcast, live events, theatre, and anywhere you need a reliable on-screen timecode reference.

Screenshots

Leica DISTO Plan4 screens
TIMECODE READER Pocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Leica DISTO Plan at Free against TIMECODE READER Pocket's $3.99. TIMECODE READER Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On 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; TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99 up front. Leica DISTO Plan sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TIMECODE READER Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Leica DISTO Plan versus TIMECODE READER Pocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLeica DISTO PlanTIMECODE READER Pocket
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.0 (217 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings217 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeica Geosystems AGHidetoshi Umeki

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

TIMECODE READER Pocket

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
None

TIMECODE READER Pocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Leica DISTO Plan free?
Leica DISTO Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TIMECODE READER Pocket free?
TIMECODE READER Pocket costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Leica DISTO Plan or TIMECODE READER Pocket have ads?
Neither Leica DISTO Plan nor TIMECODE READER Pocket shows ads.

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