# EthioGuide vs JoyPlan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JoyPlan at 55% against EthioGuide's 0%. JoyPlan also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). EthioGuide's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EthioGuide sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and JoyPlan sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JoyPlan holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JoyPlan has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EthioGuide's written reviews are positive against 55% of JoyPlan's.

EthioGuide ships an update every 10 days, JoyPlan monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EthioGuide | JoyPlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethioguide/id1557938865/reviews) | **[3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyplan-quick-house-design-3d/id6476167872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **55.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Haileyesus Zeryihun](https://appshunter.io/developer/919944382) | [JOYPLAN PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761081830) |

## What reviewers say

### EthioGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethioguide/id1557938865)

Discover Ethiopian businesses categorized for easy browsing. Find contact information, send messages, get directions, and view business details with photos. Users can rate and comment on listings.

**Highlights:** Business directory by category, Contact information (phone, email, text), Driving directions, Business details and pictures, User ratings and comments, Search for businesses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Basic | $149.99 | one-time |
| Silver Plus | $174.99 | one-time |
| Gold Plus | $199.99 | one-time |


### JoyPlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyplan-quick-house-design-3d/id6476167872)

Design and renovate homes directly on your phone with this powerful interior design tool. Create 3D floor plans, generate professional drawings, and visualize spaces with realistic renderings and VR tours. Streamline the entire home improvement process from measurement to quotation.

**Highlights:** Rapid 3D floor plan creation, Professional drawing export, 720 panoramic VR views, LiDAR scanning for floor plans, Photo-realistic TR renderings, On-site plumbing and electrical editing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic_week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Basic_month | $29.99 | per month |
| Basic_year | $199.99 | per year |
| Pro year | $399.00 | per year |
| 3 times 2D to 3D | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 AI Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Panorama viewpoints-10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rendering images-100 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Rendering images-200 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 100  AI Diamonds | $79.99 | one-time |
| Panorama viewpoints-100 | $89.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Diamonds | $100.00 | one-time |
| Panorama viewpoints-200 | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EthioGuide free?

EthioGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is JoyPlan free?

JoyPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EthioGuide or JoyPlan?

JoyPlan is rated higher. EthioGuide averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JoyPlan averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do EthioGuide or JoyPlan have ads?

Neither EthioGuide nor JoyPlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EthioGuide or JoyPlan?

EthioGuide ships an update every 10 days, and JoyPlan monthly. Most recently, EthioGuide was updated on October 24, 2026 and JoyPlan on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*