Layer Platform vs Sketchedge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Layer Platform
This app organizes detailed building project information, including materials, photos, and tasks, into a centralized library. It allows customization of data fields and direct synchronization with Revit models for real-time access by all team members.
- Contextual project information organization
- Customizable data fields
- Revit model integration
- Real-time data access
- Streamlined workflow
- Reduced redundancies and inaccuracies
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Layer was developed by architects for the AECO industry and can be connected to a Revit model to bridge the gap between real-world building data and BIM. App Features: — Contextually organize detailed project information like materials, photos, surveys, measurements, notes, and tasks into a single library, streamlining workflow and reducing time-consuming redundancies and costly inaccuracies. — Customize a wide range of data fields to capture every aspect of a building or project, which can then be instantly accessed both in the field and at the desk. — Connect Layer to Revit to view, edit, and sync real-time data directly to a building model, giving the entire team — from architect to owner — instant access to absolutely everything.
Sketchedge
Effortlessly sketch accurate floorplans and bring them to life with immersive 3D rendering. Organize all project details, documents, and communications in one centralized location for seamless management and visualization.
- Advanced measuring capabilities
- Organized project management
- Immersive 3D rendering
- Comprehensive documentation
- Sketch floorplans from iPhone
- Centralized project details
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SketchEdge turns an on-site walkthrough into a 3D model, a 2D floor plan, room measurements, and — when you request one — a professionally prepared estimate from Estimate Experts. Built for restoration and construction contractors, SketchEdge lets you scan a room in 3D with LiDAR (iPhone Pro / iPad Pro), capture photos and documents, dictate your scope of work with the AI Scope Taker, and request a written estimate from Estimate Experts. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan rooms in 3D with LiDAR (iPhone Pro / iPad Pro) to generate a 3D model and a 2D floor plan with measurements • Switch measurement units on the fly • Speak your scope of work and let the AI Scope Taker turn it into organized notes • Attach photos, videos, and documents to every project • Keep projects, scans, and files organized in one place • Request a professionally prepared written estimate from Estimate Experts • Share a clean report with your client or team WHY CONTRACTORS USE IT Stop juggling tape measures, notepads, and scattered photos. Capture the property once, on site, and keep every scan, measurement, and note together — ready to turn into an estimate. SketchEdge is a documentation and measurement tool. It does not guarantee insurance claim approval or payment. Requires iOS 16.4 or later; 3D LiDAR scanning requires an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro with LiDAR. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Layer Platform at none against Sketchedge's 8. Layer Platform also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). Sketchedge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Sketchedge sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Layer Platform asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sketchedge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.
Layer Platform ships an update every 3 days, Sketchedge every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Layer Platform | Sketchedge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 253 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Layer, LLC | Estimate Experts USA LLC |
Customer experience
Layer Platform
Sketchedge
In-app purchases
Layer Platform
No in-app purchases
Sketchedge
- Journeyman$9.991 Month
- Foreman$29.991 Month
- General$79.991 Month
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- Pro Access Monthly3 Days trial$79.991 Month
- Journeyman$89.991 Year
- Foreman$269.991 Year
- Pro Access Yearly3 Days trial$299.991 Year
- General$719.991 Year









