Comparison

EF Covering vs Envision AR Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

EF Covering

Visualize floor and wall coverings in your space using augmented reality. Simply scan your room, select your desired material, and see how it looks before you buy. The app also estimates area size and material quantities.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Floor and wall covering selection
  • Room scanning with phone camera
  • Area contouring
  • Size estimation
  • Material quantity estimation
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This ARKit based app allows choosing the best floor and wall covering option using iPhone/iPad and Augmented reality only. No additional devices, soft and so on. Just follow the instruction below: 1. Explore the range of floor/wall covering. 2. Choose the best fit for you. 3. Scan the room to detect the floor using a phone camera. 4. Contour any area you want to fill with the chosen flooring/wall covering. 5. Press 'Go' and enjoy Augmented reality. Also, the app allows: - estimate the size of the filled area - estimate the number of boxes and the rough cost of the chosen covering

About

Envision AR Visualizer

Visualize and design your dream pool in your backyard using augmented reality. Place different pool shapes, customize liners, decks, and safety covers. See how your design looks in various lighting conditions and find a local dealer to bring it to life.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality pool placement
  • Customizable pool shapes and liners
  • Deck, safety cover, and sunshade options
  • Change time of day and lighting
  • Screenshot and dealer finder
  • 360-degree pool rotation
Features
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The Envision AR app from Tara brings the power of augmented reality to your pool design process. Using your camera, the app allows you to place a pool in your backyard, giving you a sense of the size and area, you will need. Select a pool shape and then position it in your yard. Move it and rotate it to find the best location. Browse our entire pattern collection filled with the most incredible selection of styles, colors and designs. Choose any pattern and see how it will match the colors of your backyard. Envision AR shows you how the pool liner looks in water or remove the water with a touch of a button. You can spin the pool around to see it from every angle and change the time of day to experience different lighting conditions. Use the power of Envision AR to plan your whole backyard without having to leave your home. In addition to choosing the pool shape and liner pattern, you can customize the deck, safety cover and shade options. Start, by choosing either a brick, paver or concrete deck in an array of different color choices. Then, add a safety cover to create a safe environment for children and pets. Choose the style of cover that suits your needs, whether it’s Regular Mesh, HD Mesh or Solid. Envision AR also gives you the unique option of adding an exclusive Shade Escapes cantilever sunshade. A beautifully designed structure, this all-in-one kit will enhance your outdoor living space. Available in a range of exciting shade colors, sunshades protect your loved ones from the harmful rays of the sun and create a comfortable environment to enjoy the outdoors, year-round.  With Envision AR, everything you need is at your fingertips. Once your design is complete, you can take a screenshot to record your composition. Then use the app to find a local Tara dealer who can transform your design into reality. For more inspiration check out our Envision pool visualizer or our website, tarapools.com.

Screenshots

EF Covering4 screens
Envision AR Visualizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EF Covering at 5.0 against Envision AR Visualizer's 4.0. Envision AR Visualizer's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EF Covering holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EF Covering ships an update every 10 months, Envision AR Visualizer every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EF Covering versus Envision AR Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEF CoveringEnvision AR Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViacheslav BystrytskyiChameleon Power

Customer experience

EF Covering

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

Envision AR Visualizer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EF Covering

No in-app purchases

None

Envision AR Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EF Covering free?
EF Covering is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Envision AR Visualizer free?
Envision AR Visualizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EF Covering or Envision AR Visualizer?
EF Covering is rated higher. EF Covering averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Envision AR Visualizer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do EF Covering or Envision AR Visualizer have ads?
Neither EF Covering nor Envision AR Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EF Covering or Envision AR Visualizer?
EF Covering ships an update every 10 months, and Envision AR Visualizer every 7 months. Most recently, EF Covering was updated on September 15, 2026 and Envision AR Visualizer on June 4, 2026.

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