Comparison

magicplan vs Minimalist

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

Head to head
About

magicplan

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
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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

Minimalist

Features
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Minimalist est un gestionnaire de tâches épuré et efficace, conçu pour vous aider à organiser votre quotidien sans complexité. ORGANISEZ VOS TÂCHES • Créez des tâches en quelques secondes • Classez-les par catégorie : Personnel, Travail, Courses, Santé, Loisir, Autre • Définissez une priorité : Faible, Moyenne, Élevée • Ajoutez une date et une heure d'échéance RESTEZ SUR LA BONNE VOIE • Recevez des rappels avant l'échéance de vos tâches • Suivez les tâches en retard et à échéance proche d'un seul coup d'œil • Visualisez vos statistiques : taux de complétion, répartition par catégorie et par priorité RÉCURRENCE • Programmez des tâches récurrentes : quotidienne, hebdomadaire, mensuelle, annuelle • Option « Tous les X jours » pour un rythme personnalisé RECHERCHE • Retrouvez rapidement n'importe quelle tâche grâce à la recherche intégrée SYNCHRONISATION (Premium) • Synchronisez vos tâches sur plusieurs appareils via Firebase • Connectez-vous avec votre email pour retrouver vos données VERSION PREMIUM Passez à Minimalist Premium pour débloquer : • Tâches récurrentes illimitées (jusqu'à 2 en version gratuite) • Rappels personnalisés : 5, 10, 15, 30, 45 minutes, 6 heures, 12 heures, 2 jours, 1 semaine avant • Récurrence personnalisée « Tous les X jours » • Thèmes avancés : Océan, Forêt, Coucher de soleil, Nuit, Lavande • Statistiques avancées : anneau de progression, graphiques en barres et diagrammes en donut • Synchronisation Firebase multi-appareils Minimalist Premium : 4,99 € (achat unique, non renouvelable). Vos données restent stockées localement sur votre appareil. La synchronisation Firebase est optionnelle et réservée aux utilisateurs Premium.

Screenshots

magicplan4 screens
Minimalist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: magicplan at #163 against Minimalist's unranked. magicplan also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Minimalist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicplan ships an update weekly, Minimalist every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
magicplan versus Minimalist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicplanMinimalist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnologies magicplan Inc.Fabrice Basseville

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

Minimalist

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
1 purchases

Minimalist

One-time1
  • Minimalist Premium$3.99

Questions

Is magicplan free?
magicplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimalist free?
Minimalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do magicplan or Minimalist have ads?
Neither magicplan nor Minimalist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, magicplan or Minimalist?
magicplan ships an update weekly, and Minimalist every 11 days. Most recently, magicplan was updated on November 3, 2026 and Minimalist on October 24, 2026.

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