# magicplan vs Room Scan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Room Scan at 100% against magicplan's 67%. Room Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). magicplan's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 1) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). 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 Room Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Room Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicplan has 41K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Room Scan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | magicplan | Room Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-scan-paint-and-wallpaper/id6755936347/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#195** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technologies magicplan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402516206) | [Barry Bernau](https://appshunter.io/developer/475500666) |

## What reviewers say

### magicplan

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

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create accurate floor plans in real-time using your mobile device's camera. Capture measurements, photos, notes, and generate reports for professional use. Streamline workflows for remodelers, restoration, and claims professionals.

**Highlights:** Real-time floor plans, Photo and note capture, Object and equipment placement, 360° panoramas, Integrated reports, Price lists and estimates

**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


### Room Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-scan-paint-and-wallpaper/id6755936347)

Instantly measure rooms and calculate material needs for paint, tile, flooring, trim, and wallpaper using your iPhone's LiDAR. Get accurate estimates for contractors, designers, and DIYers without manual measurements.

**Highlights:** LiDAR room scanning, Automated material calculation, Paint, tile, flooring, trim, wallpaper estimates, Customizable roll and tile sizes, 3D room preview, Shareable project reports, AI Pro Assistant for questions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is magicplan free?

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

### Is Room Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, magicplan or Room Scan?

Room Scan is rated higher. magicplan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Room Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do magicplan or Room Scan have ads?

Neither magicplan nor Room Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, magicplan or Room Scan?

magicplan ships an update weekly, and Room Scan weekly. Most recently, magicplan was updated on October 31, 2026 and Room Scan on October 28, 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.*