Comparison

Scribe Sketch vs SecondFloor

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

Head to head
About

Scribe Sketch

Easily create accurate building layouts, area calculations, and 3D models of properties. This intuitive tool is designed for property professionals, allowing quick modeling even with minimal experience. Export your designs in various formats.

Highlights
  • Accurate building layouts
  • Area calculations
  • Floor plan creation
  • 3D property modeling
  • Multiple export formats (JPG, PDF, URL)
  • Low-cost and easy to learn
Features
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For Property Professionals wanting to create accurate building layouts and area calculations, Scribe removes the stress from measuring, drawing up, and creating floor plans and 3D models of properties. Unlike other applications, Scribe is a low-cost and easy-to-learn option, allowing a user with little experience to start modelling properties within minutes. Is Scribe free to use? After creating an account (free) you'll be able to use Scribe in its entirety for sketching your property (still free!). Your account will include 3 (free!) credits which you can use to export in our various formats, including JPG, PDF and a hosted model (URL sharing). After using all your credits, Scribe is still free to sketch plans, but you'll need to top up to continue exporting. For full details on pricing, please visit https://scribe.software/pricing Do you have an issue? Scribe probably already does what you need, so don't rush to leave a review if you can't figure something out! Rather, contact us here so we can help you: scribesupport@apex-mt.com

About

SecondFloor

Instantly create detailed floor plans by scanning interiors with LiDAR. AI automatically detects walls, windows, and doors, with real-time feedback and easy on-device editing. Share finished plans directly from the app.

Highlights
  • Instant floor plans with LiDAR
  • AI detection of walls, windows, doors
  • Real-time scanning feedback
  • On-device editing
  • Built-in sharing
  • GLA Square Footage/Meters
  • Custom room labels
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SecondFloor is the fastest way to create a finished floor plan. Scan the interior of a home using LiDAR and instantly receive a floor plan. SecondFloor uses AI to automatically detect walls, windows, doors, and more while providing you with real time feedback to your scanning progress. Quickly edit each floor plan from within the app. Built in sharing allows you to share finished floor plans while still on-site. SecondFloor requires a paid subscription and a LiDAR equipped device. Features: • Instant floor plans • GLA Square Footage/Square Meters • Individual room measurements • AI detects and places fixed furniture • Guided scanning instructions • Custom Room labels • LiDAR accurate dimensions • Easily edit on device • Secure on device processing • Built in sharing • Unlimited floor plan scanning • Simple upfront pricing • No internet required for use • Integrated instructions for use • Integrated support features Localized Features: • Metric & Imperial room measurements & area calculations (System Measurement Preference) • Single digit decimal room measurement precision for Australia & New Zealand (System Region) • Regional room label presets (System Language) • Minimum stair tread sized to regional building codes (System Region) Supported Languages: • English - US • English - UK • English - Canada • English - Australia • English - New Zealand • Dutch • French - Canada • French - France • Finnish • German • Hindi • Italian • Portuguese - Brazil • Spanish - Spain • Spanish - Latin American Terms & Conditions: Your use of this application is governed by the SecondFloor Terms and Conditions (http://secondfloorapp.com/terms-and-conditions/) and the SecondFloor Privacy Policy (http://secondfloorapp.com/privacy-policy/)

Screenshots

Scribe Sketch4 screens
SecondFloor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecondFloor at 60% against Scribe Sketch's 9%. SecondFloor also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Scribe Sketch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. SecondFloor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Scribe Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SecondFloor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SecondFloor has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Scribe Sketch's written reviews are positive against 60% of SecondFloor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribe Sketch ships an update every 6 weeks, SecondFloor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scribe Sketch versus SecondFloor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribe SketchSecondFloor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size218 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApex Mobile TechRight Home Media Inc.

Customer experience

Scribe Sketch

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

SecondFloor

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scribe Sketch

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SecondFloor

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$249.991 Year
One-time1
  • Day Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Scribe Sketch free?
Scribe Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SecondFloor free?
SecondFloor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scribe Sketch or SecondFloor?
SecondFloor is rated higher. Scribe Sketch averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SecondFloor averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Scribe Sketch or SecondFloor have ads?
Neither Scribe Sketch nor SecondFloor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribe Sketch or SecondFloor?
Scribe Sketch ships an update every 6 weeks, and SecondFloor fortnightly. Most recently, Scribe Sketch was updated on September 21, 2026 and SecondFloor on October 5, 2026.

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