Metaroom vs DirectDrop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metaroom
Transform real spaces into accurate digital 2D floor plans and 3D models instantly using LiDAR-enabled devices. Professionals can save significant time on site surveys and gain precise measurements for integration into CAD software.
- Professional 2D floor plans & 3D models
- Fast multi-room scanning
- Add notes and annotations
- Automatic detection of doors, windows, furniture
- Export in 30+ CAD-ready formats
- LiDAR-enabled scanning
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Metaroom - 3D Room Scanner is the professional 3D room scanning tool that transforms real spaces into accurate digital models in minutes. Use your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro to capture any room, floor, or building and get CAD-ready 2D floor plans and 3D models instantly. DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: Works with all LiDAR-enabled Apple Pro devices (iPhone 12 Pro and newer, iPad Pro 2020 and newer). The Metaroom Scan App is free to use for capturing spaces. Access to exports, floor plans, and professional features in the Metaroom Workspace is available through a 30-day free trial. A subscription for Metaroom Workspace is required thereafter. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE METAROOM : 90% time saved on site surveys and floor plans 500m² scanned in 20 minutes 99% accuracy for reliable measurements 100K+ scans and exports already completed HOW IT WORKS: 1. Scan – Capture rooms, floors, or entire buildings with LiDAR. 2. Interact – Review, measure, annotate, and walk through your model in the Metaroom Workspace. 3. Integrate – Export in 30+ CAD-ready formats including Revit, ArchiCAD, SketchUp, DIALux, and Graphisoft DDScad. KEY FEATURES: Professional 2D floor plans & 3D models Fast multi-room scanning in one single scan Add Notes, snapshots, and annotations during scanning Automatic detection of doors, windows, and furniture GDPR-compliant cloud storage on AWS Metaroom is built for professionals, by professionals — the essential tool for architects, BIM managers, real estate experts, insurance adjusters, and trades. Download Metaroom Scan today and start digitizing your spaces. CUSTOMER SUPPORT: If you have any questions about the Metaroom platform or need help, please get in touch with us via the support tool: https://amrax.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1/group/1 INDUSTRY EXPORT FORMATS AVAILABLE IN METAROOM WORKSPACE: 2D FORMATS: 2D DXF (.dxf) 2D Floor Plan (.pdf) 2D Project Report (.pdf) 2D Simplified Floor Plan (.pdf) 3D FORMATS: 3D DXF (.dxf) Alembic (.abc) ArchiCAD (.ifc) Autodesk AutoCAD MEP / Architecture (.ifc) Autodesk Revit (.ifc) Autodesk Filmbox (.fbx) BIM2Share (.ifc) BricsCAD (.ifc) Cascados / E-CAD (.ifc) COLLADA (.dae) DDSCAD (.ifc) DIALux (.ifc) Digital Findet Stadt (.ifc) Excel (.xls) GL Transmission Format Binary (.glb) GL Transmission Format (.gltf) IES Virtual Environment (.ifc) IFC 2×3 (.ifc) IFC 4 (.ifc) PaletteCAD (.ifc) PYTHA (.dxf) Ranplan Wireless (.ifc) RED CAD (.dxf) Relux Desktop (.rdf) Scan Video (.mp4) SirkBIM (.ifc) SketchUp Go/Pro (.dae) Stereo Lithography (.stl) Universal Scene Description (.usd) Wavefront (.obj) OTHER FORMATS: Excel (.xls) Scan Video (.mp4)
DirectDrop
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DirectDrop is a fast sharing app that lets you transfer photos, videos and files directly between your devices. Direct, platform-independent transfer between your phone, tablet and computer. Pair with a QR code or a 6-digit room code, approve the connection request, and send your files straight to the other device. Highlights: • Cross-platform transfer: phone, tablet and computer • Quick pairing with a QR code or room code • Direct transfer over WebRTC • File contents are sent without being uploaded to a server • Send multiple files at once with batch approval • Live transfer progress • Progress indicator while preparing photos and videos • Transfer history for sent and received files • Reconnect to saved devices • Connection request notifications even when the app is closed DirectDrop uses Firebase-based signaling to set up pairing and connections. The content of transferred files is not stored on DirectDrop servers. A simple, fast and reliable file transfer experience for everyday use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: DirectDrop at none against Metaroom's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Metaroom ships an update every 10 days, DirectDrop weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metaroom | DirectDrop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (89 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 89 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Synthetic Dimension GmbH | Metin Kayan |
In-app purchases
Metaroom
No in-app purchases
DirectDrop
No in-app purchases
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