Comparison

SecondFloor vs Blueprint Buddy

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

Blueprint Buddy

Features
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BlueprintBuddy turns rough on-site measurements into clean, professional floor plans, wall elevations and quotes — without complicated CAD software or an internet connection. Built for surveyors, estimators, builders, decorators, flooring and trades professionals, it lets you capture a room wall by wall during a real appointment and walk away with a polished, shareable record. How it works: • Build a room wall by wall, entering each length and corner angle • Add doors, windows, sockets, switches, radiators and other features • See an instant scaled floor plan and individual wall elevations • Generate a clear, VAT-ready quote from your survey • Export branded PDFs and images to share or keep on file Why trades choose BlueprintBuddy: • Works fully offline — no signal needed on site • Manual precision — you control every measurement • Wall elevations, not just a floor plan • Everything in one app: measure, plan and quote • Your projects are stored privately on your device Whether you're pricing a job, recording a survey or producing a client-ready drawing, BlueprintBuddy helps you look professional and save time on every visit. Measure. Plan. Quote. All on site. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SecondFloor4 screens
Blueprint Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Blueprint Buddy at 15.1 against SecondFloor's 17.0. 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 Blueprint Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SecondFloor versus Blueprint Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecondFloorBlueprint Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRight Home Media Inc.Harry Carpenter

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

Blueprint Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year

Questions

Is SecondFloor free?
SecondFloor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blueprint Buddy free?
Blueprint Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SecondFloor or Blueprint Buddy have ads?
Neither SecondFloor nor Blueprint Buddy shows ads.

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