Comparison

SecondFloor vs RENDR

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

RENDR

Quickly create digital floor plans from scanned spaces, eliminating manual measurements and paper drawings. Invite homeowners to scan their own spaces remotely and export plans in PDF or 3D/CAD formats for design software. Organize all project details in one place for efficient sales processes.

Highlights
  • Scan spaces for instant digital floor plans
  • Invite homeowners to scan remotely
  • Export PDF floor plans
  • Export 3D/CAD models
  • Organize projects with plans, photos, and notes
  • LiDAR-enabled space scanning
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The official floor plan and field documentation platform for remodelers. Spend less time measuring and more time building. Scan a space in minutes, instantly generate an editable floor plan, document the jobsite with photos and notes, and send your project directly into the software you already use. Whether you’re estimating, designing, or managing production, RENDR keeps your entire project in one place. NEW IN RENDR FLEX ■ Editable floor plans ■ Custom room dividers ■ Scaled PDF floor plan exports ■ Integrated field notes & photo markup ■ iPhone + iPad support ■ Faster cloud syncing ■ Native CAD and Estimate integrations FEATURES ■ Scan spaces into accurate floor plans ■ Edit walls, doors, windows, and rooms ■ Add notes, photos, and markups directly to plans ■ Capture elevations and room dimensions ■ Generate professional PDF floor plans ■ Export to Chief Architect, 2020 DesignFlex, JobTread, Buildxact, ProKitchen, and more ■ Organize every project in one cloud workspace ■ Invite homeowners to scan remotely ■ Work seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and web Built by contractors. Trusted by remodelers. RENDR helps contractors estimate faster, document better, and build with confidence.

Screenshots

SecondFloor4 screens
RENDR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: RENDR at free with in-app purchases against SecondFloor's subscription. RENDR also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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 RENDR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RENDR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of SecondFloor's written reviews are positive against 88% of RENDR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SecondFloor ships an update fortnightly, RENDR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SecondFloor versus RENDR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecondFloorRENDR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1646 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRight Home Media Inc.HomeQuote Inc.

Customer experience

SecondFloor

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

RENDR

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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
3 purchases

RENDR

Subscriptions2
  • RENDR PRO14 Days trial$49.001 Month
  • RENDR PRO14 Days trial$499.001 Year
One-time1
  • 3 Spaces$11.99

Questions

Is SecondFloor free?
SecondFloor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RENDR free?
RENDR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecondFloor or RENDR?
RENDR is rated higher. SecondFloor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while RENDR averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do SecondFloor or RENDR have ads?
Neither SecondFloor nor RENDR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SecondFloor or RENDR?
SecondFloor ships an update fortnightly, and RENDR every 3 weeks. Most recently, SecondFloor was updated on July 8, 2026 and RENDR on September 18, 2026.

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