Comparison

magicplan vs Napkin Plan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

magicplan

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
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GET IT RIGHT IN REAL TIME magicplan is the advanced floor plan app that enables remodelers, restoration, and claims professionals to capture what counts instantly. Top features: · Real-time Floor Plans · Photos · Notes · Objects & Equipment · Forms & Checklists · 360° Panoramas · Reports · Price Lists & Estimates No more waiting, no more wondering, no more wasted time and effort. Get more done and get paid faster. · Make floor plans quickly using just the camera of your mobile device (no extra hardware required) · Get all the details you need right away, like measurements and pictures · Customize it for your jobs · It’s accurate and helps you work faster · You don't have to wait or guess about anything We integrate with Xactimate® (direct integration, no ESX) and CoreLogic.

About

Napkin Plan

Visualize furniture placement in your home before you move or rearrange. Upload floor plans, add real-sized furniture, and measure spaces to ensure everything fits perfectly. Ideal for apartment hunting, moving, or redecorating.

Highlights
  • Upload any floor plan
  • Calibrate scale
  • Drag real-size furniture
  • Custom furniture dimensions
  • Measure tool
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Syncs with web app
Features
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Will the couch fit? Stop guessing. Upload a photo of any floor plan, drag real-size furniture onto it, and know the answer before moving day. Napkin Plan is the floor planner for normal people — no CAD skills, no learning curve. If you can sketch on a napkin, you can use Napkin Plan. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload any floor plan — a listing screenshot, a photo of paper plans, even a hand sketch 2. Calibrate the scale in two taps using any distance you know 3. Drag in furniture with real dimensions — beds, sofas, dining tables, desks, and more 4. See exactly what fits, measure walkways, and rearrange until it works EVERYTHING YOU NEED • 35+ furniture templates with true-to-life dimensions • Custom furniture — enter your exact measurements for any piece • Measure tool — tap two points, get the real distance • Rotate to any angle for tricky corners and diagonal walls • Real-time collaboration — plan together with your partner or roommate • Syncs with the Napkin Plan web app, so your plans follow you everywhere PERFECT FOR • Apartment hunting — compare layouts before you sign • Moving — know what fits before the truck arrives • Rearranging — try ten layouts without lifting a single cushion • Furniture shopping — check the size before you buy ON IPHONE AND IPAD Build your plan on iPad or the web, where there's room to work — then take it with you. On iPhone, open a plan while you're standing in the space to check the layout, confirm a measurement, or nudge something into place. FREE & PRO The free plan includes one floor plan and all core tools — no account gymnastics, no credit card. Napkin Plan Pro ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) adds up to 10 floor plans, multi-level plans for lofts and townhouses, unlimited custom furniture, 4 household members, and removes ads. An App Store subscription automatically includes Pro on the web app too. Will it fit? Find out the napkin way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://napkinplan.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

magicplan4 screens
Napkin Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: magicplan at 4.7 against Napkin Plan's 4.0. magicplan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41K vs 6). Napkin Plan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. magicplan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Napkin Plan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

magicplan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: magicplan has 41K ratings behind it against 6, 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 Napkin Plan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicplan ships an update weekly, Napkin Plan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
magicplan versus Napkin Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicplanNapkin Plan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41K ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41K — better6
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnologies magicplan Inc.Napkin Plan LLC

Customer experience

magicplan

All ratings41,339 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews1,895 reviews
Positive66.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative27.6%

Napkin Plan

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

magicplan

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve stair and ceiling modeling

Napkin Plan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

magicplan

Subscriptions6
  • Sketch Plan (1 Month)$12.991 Month
  • Report Plan (1 Month)$39.991 Month
  • Estimate Plan (1 Month)$89.991 Month
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  • Sketch Plan (1 Year)$129.991 Year
  • Report Plan (1 Year)$399.991 Year
  • Estimate Plan (1 Year)$899.991 Year
2 purchases

Napkin Plan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual (save 33%)7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is magicplan free?
magicplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Napkin Plan free?
Napkin Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, magicplan or Napkin Plan?
magicplan is rated higher. magicplan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Napkin Plan averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do magicplan or Napkin Plan have ads?
Napkin Plan shows ads; magicplan does not.
Which is updated more often, magicplan or Napkin Plan?
magicplan ships an update weekly, and Napkin Plan every 3 days. Most recently, magicplan was updated on November 8, 2026 and Napkin Plan on November 5, 2026.

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