Straus Design/Build vs EpicView Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Straus Design/Build
This app facilitates a unified design and construction project delivery process. Connect with your team in real-time through messaging and video calls, and collaborate on plans. Schedule virtual walkthroughs, access project information, and e-sign documents directly from your mobile device.
- Real-time instant messaging
- Face-to-face video meetings
- Collaborative design/build plans
- Virtual walkthrough scheduling
- Project status updates
- Document e-signing
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Straus Design/Build is where quality design meets quality construction. Design/build is a method of project delivery in which one entity works with the project owner to provide design and construction services. One entity, one goal, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion. With Straus Design/Build, connect with our team in real time via instant messaging, face-to-face video meetings, and collaborate on design/build plans — all in one place. Use the app to schedule virtual walkthroughs, stay updated on your project, access your plans and information, share image files, e-sign documents, and more features available on your mobile device.
EpicView Scan
Capture spaces with LiDAR, generate detailed 3D floor plans, and export them for professional use. Compatible with SketchUp and Revit workflows, this tool streamlines architectural and design processes.
- LiDAR space capture
- 3D floor plan rendering
- Collada (.dae) export
- Revit format data export
- Professional design workflow integration
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EpicView Scan captures your space using LiDAR (available on Pro devices), generates a floor plan, renders it in 3D, and allows you to export it in two formats: 1. Collada (.dae) – Compatible with SketchUp for further editing. 2. Data file – Ready for conversion to Revit format. A Revit add-on file is required. Please request your free copy at www.epicview.io. Note: A Pro device is required to utilize LiDAR for accurate scanning. Device Type, Model Name, LiDAR Availability, Release Year iPhone,iPhone 12 Pro,Yes,2020 iPhone,iPhone 12 Pro Max,Yes,2020 iPhone,iPhone 13 Pro,Yes,2021 iPhone,iPhone 13 Pro Max,Yes,2021 iPhone,iPhone 14 Pro,Yes,2022 iPhone,iPhone 14 Pro Max,Yes,2022 iPhone,iPhone 15 Pro,Yes,2023 iPhone,iPhone 15 Pro Max,Yes,2023 iPhone,iPhone 16 Pro,Yes,2024 iPhone,iPhone 16 Pro Max,Yes,2024 iPad,iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th Gen),Yes,2020 iPad,iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Gen),Yes,2021 iPad,iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th Gen),Yes,2022 iPad,iPad Pro 12.9-inch (7th Gen),Yes,2024 iPad,iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd Gen),Yes,2020 iPad,iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd Gen),Yes,2021 iPad,iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen),Yes,2022 iPad,iPad Pro 11-inch (5th Gen),Yes,2024
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EpicView Scan at every 10 days against Straus Design/Build's every 4 months. Straus Design/Build's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Straus Design/Build against 5.0 for EpicView Scan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Straus Design/Build ships an update every 4 months, EpicView Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Straus Design/Build | EpicView Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 139 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rescue green | Epicview Virtual production inc |
Customer experience
Straus Design/Build
EpicView Scan
In-app purchases
Straus Design/Build
No in-app purchases
EpicView Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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