# magicplan vs Napkin Plan

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | magicplan | Napkin Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicplan/id427424432/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napkin-plan-floor-planner/id6767308358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Technologies magicplan Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402516206) | [Napkin Plan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896464382) |

## What reviewers say

### magicplan

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

**Currently charting:** #177 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


### Napkin Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/napkin-plan-floor-planner/id6767308358)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual (save 33%) | $39.99 | per year |


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