Comparison

SecondFloor vs RealScan

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

Head to head
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/)

About

RealScan

Effortlessly scan interior spaces to create detailed 3D plans with object detection and precise measurements. Edit layouts, add furniture, and view your designs in augmented reality. Generate 2D floor plans or build from scratch, then share your creations in 3D and AR formats.

Highlights
  • 3D room scanning
  • Object detection and measurements
  • Layout editing
  • Augmented reality walkthroughs
  • 2D floor plan generation
  • Create plans from scratch
  • Share 3D and AR plans
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RealScan allows you to effortlessly scan an interior space with exceptional accuracy, generating a detailed 3D plan complete with object detection and precise measurements. Editing your plan has never been easier—rearrange layouts, add new furniture, or modify dimensions with just a few taps. Our intuitive interface lets you measure any distance within your plan, ensuring every detail is perfect. Additionally, you can generate 2D floor plans for a comprehensive overview of your space. RealScan also lets you walk through your plan in augmented reality, giving you a realistic sense of the space. For even more customization, you can create a plan from scratch. Once you're satisfied with your design, share your 3D plans in both 3D and AR formats. The shared files can be instantly viewed on Apple devices with a single click, making it easy to showcase your vision. In order to scan, a device with a Lidar sensor is required. In-app purchases are purchased from and billed by Apple iTunes, not RealScan. These purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of Apple iTunes. RealScan does not have access to Apple iTunes accounts or transactions. If you wish to confirm the type of subscription that has been purchased from Apple iTunes, please consult your apple iTunes account or receipt as each subscription will have a unique billing name. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes & App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and terms & and conditions : https://arvid.app/realscan Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SecondFloor4 screens
RealScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SecondFloor at 60% against RealScan's 15%. SecondFloor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). RealScan's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (52 vs 17). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SecondFloor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and RealScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SecondFloor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SecondFloor's written reviews are positive against 15% of RealScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecondFloor ships an update fortnightly, RealScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SecondFloor versus RealScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecondFloorRealScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better3.5 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better15.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1752 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRight Home Media Inc.Elie F. Gebran

Customer experience

SecondFloor

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

RealScan

All ratings52 ratings
Positive59.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

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
2 purchases

RealScan

Subscriptions2
  • RealScan Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • RealScan Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SecondFloor free?
SecondFloor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RealScan free?
RealScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecondFloor or RealScan?
SecondFloor is rated higher. SecondFloor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while RealScan averages 3.5 from 52 ratings.
Do SecondFloor or RealScan have ads?
Neither SecondFloor nor RealScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecondFloor or RealScan?
SecondFloor ships an update fortnightly, and RealScan every 2 months. Most recently, SecondFloor was updated on October 22, 2026 and RealScan on October 24, 2026.

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