# magicplan vs SherMatch+

The clearest difference is update cadence: magicplan at weekly against SherMatch+'s every 2 months. magicplan also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 26%) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). SherMatch+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. magicplan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SherMatch+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for magicplan against 4.7 for SherMatch+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicplan has 41K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of magicplan's written reviews are positive against 26% of SherMatch+'s.

magicplan ships an update weekly, SherMatch+ every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicplan | SherMatch+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432/reviews) | [4.7 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 6.8K |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 331 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technologies magicplan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402516206) | [Variable Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/569541572) |

## What reviewers say

### magicplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Instantly create accurate floor plans and capture essential project details using your mobile device's camera. Streamline workflows for remodelers, restoration, and claims professionals with real-time data, photos, and integrated reporting. Get paid faster with efficient job management.

**Highlights:** Real-time floor plans, Photo and notes capture, Object and equipment catalog, Customizable forms and checklists, 360° panoramas, Integrated reports and estimates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Sketch Plan (1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Business Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Business Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Report Plan (1 Month) | $39.99 | per month |
| Estimate Plan (1 Month) | $89.99 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Sketch Plan (1 Year) | $129.99 | per year |
| Business Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Yearly Business Subscription | $199.99 | per year |
| Report Plan (1 Year) | $399.99 | per year |
| Estimate Plan (1 Year) | $899.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 💡 Helpful for planning renovations
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent room scanning accuracy
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy updates and loss of functionality
- 💰 Expensive for casual users
- 🐛 Difficulty editing existing projects

**Reported bugs**

- Rooms not detected properly due to obstructions
- Crashes during posture calibration
- Dimensions changing unexpectedly when editing
- Inability to export or access previously created projects

**Requested features**

- Add support for curved walls and non-rectangular rooms
- Improve 3D rendering capabilities
- Provide desktop/web app version
- Allow more flexibility in unit of measurement
- Enhance exterior design options


### SherMatch+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shermatch-plus/id1195970208)

This app helps professional painters and contractors quickly and accurately match paint colors and sheens from any painted surface. It eliminates the need for physical samples, saving time and reducing errors on job sites. Advanced features for custom color creation are available with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Scan and match paint color, Measure surface sheen, Organize job folders, Find nearest store, Create custom colors (subscription), Preview colors in rooms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $4.99 | per month |
| SherMatch+ Custom Color Match | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate color matching
- 🔒 Clear instructions
- 👍 Helpful for contractors and professionals
- 👍 Saves time and money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Requires purchase of additional device
- 🐛 Inconsistent color matching accuracy
- 👎 Poor integration with phone camera
- 👎 Confusing and not user-friendly
- 🔋 Battery life issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and login issues
- Inability to connect to device
- Scrolling issues during account creation

**Requested features**

- Allow custom color creation
- Integrate phone camera for color matching
- Add color palette and notes features
- Improve organization and search in app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicplan free?

magicplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SherMatch+ free?

SherMatch+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, magicplan or SherMatch+?

magicplan and SherMatch+ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 41K and 6.8K ratings respectively.

### Do magicplan or SherMatch+ have ads?

Neither magicplan nor SherMatch+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicplan or SherMatch+?

magicplan ships an update weekly, and SherMatch+ every 2 months. Most recently, magicplan was updated on October 16, 2026 and SherMatch+ on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*