# magicplan vs Projects Hub

The clearest difference is rating: magicplan at 4.7 against Projects Hub's 3.7. magicplan also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 3) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). Projects Hub's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. magicplan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Projects Hub sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

magicplan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicplan has 41K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of magicplan's written reviews are positive against 50% of Projects Hub's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicplan | Projects Hub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projects-hub/id6467673326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technologies magicplan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402516206) | [Home Maintenance Solution, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708960580) |

## What reviewers say

### magicplan

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app allows professionals to quickly create accurate floor plans using augmented reality and LiDAR scanning. Capture measurements, photos, notes, and generate reports for faster project completion and payment. It integrates with industry-specific software.

**Highlights:** Real-time floor plans with AR/LiDAR, Capture photos and notes, Add objects and equipment, Generate reports and estimates, Integrates with Xactimate and CoreLogic, Customizable for job needs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sketch Plan (1 Month) | $12.99 | per month |
| Report Plan (1 Month) | $39.99 | per month |
| Estimate Plan (1 Month) | $89.99 | per month |
| Sketch Plan (1 Year) | $129.99 | 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


### Projects Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/projects-hub/id6467673326)

Manage all your home improvement projects in one place. Track tasks, supplies, and progress with an intuitive interface. Get timely reminders and collaborate with others to bring your DIY dreams to life.

**Highlights:** Consolidate home improvement projects, Task lists and supply tracking, Progress updates, Intuitive categorization, Timely reminders and alerts, Collaboration and sharing, Secure data encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIYer Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Go Getter Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| DIYer Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Go Getter Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicplan free?

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

### Is Projects Hub free?

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

### Which has better reviews, magicplan or Projects Hub?

magicplan is rated higher. magicplan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Projects Hub averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do magicplan or Projects Hub have ads?

Neither magicplan nor Projects Hub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicplan or Projects Hub?

magicplan ships an update weekly, and Projects Hub weekly. Most recently, magicplan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Projects Hub on November 3, 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.*