# magicplan vs ZHouse

The clearest difference is monetization model: magicplan at free with in-app purchases against ZHouse's subscription. magicplan also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 93) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. magicplan sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ZHouse sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

magicplan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicplan has 41K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of magicplan's written reviews are positive against 53% of ZHouse's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

magicplan ships an update weekly, ZHouse every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicplan | ZHouse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432/reviews)** | [4.5 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zhouse/id1319750087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 325 MB | 721 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Technologies magicplan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402516206) | [Xiamen Zhibenjia Technology Co.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044213215) |

## What reviewers say

### magicplan

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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


### ZHouse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zhouse/id1319750087)

Easily create detailed floor plans and 3D visualizations for interior design projects. Customize furniture, render realistic visuals, and export professional CAD plans. Ideal for designers, real estate professionals, and homeowners.

**Highlights:** 1-minute mapping and 10-minute effect pictures, 2D, 3D, and Roaming floor plans, Whole house furniture customization, HD real-time rendering and 720 panorama, One-click CAD plan export, Multi-storey villa design support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sketch 1 month | $12.99 | one-time |
| Sketch 1 month | $14.99 | one-time |
| JayPlan  Monthly VIP | $49.99 | one-time |
| Design 1 month | $54.99 | one-time |
| 知户型永久基础版 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Design 1 month | $68.99 | one-time |
| JayPlan  VIP | $299.99 | one-time |
| Design 1 year | $349.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicplan free?

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

### Is ZHouse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, magicplan or ZHouse?

magicplan is rated higher. magicplan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while ZHouse averages 4.5 from 93 ratings.

### Do magicplan or ZHouse have ads?

Neither magicplan nor ZHouse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicplan or ZHouse?

magicplan ships an update weekly, and ZHouse every 11 days. Most recently, magicplan was updated on September 29, 2026 and ZHouse on September 29, 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.*