Comparison

magicplan vs iCAD

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

iCAD

Features
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iCAD brings CAD and 3D model inspection to iPhone and iPad. OPEN YOUR MODELS Import STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, BREP, STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, glTF and GLB. Keep models in local folders, search files, and share original files. For OBJ or glTF with external resources, import the folder containing the model and its resources. FREE VIEWING Rotate, pan and zoom, switch standard views, adjust display and grid settings, hide or isolate parts, inspect model dimensions, and take approximate two-point measurements. Model processing stays on your device. iCAD PRO Unlock CAD topology measurements and solid properties, saved inspections, named views, sectioning, exploded assembly views, measurement CSV and annotated image sharing, and engineering section CSV export. Tools depend on the geometry available in each file. Mesh measurements are approximate; exact CAD properties and engineering sections require supported B-Rep geometry. This is a model viewer and inspection tool, not a CAD authoring app. DWG and DXF are not supported. Try professional tools on the included sample. For your own models, Pro is offered as monthly or yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Any eligible trial and renewal price are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://inc-mill.com/en/products/icad/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

magicplan4 screens
iCAD3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: magicplan at weekly against iCAD's every 3 weeks. magicplan also leads on chart position (#163 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 iCAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

magicplan ships an update weekly, iCAD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
magicplan versus iCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermagicplaniCAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnologies magicplan Inc.乐勇 刘

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

iCAD

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

iCAD

Subscriptions2
  • iCAD Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • iCAD Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is magicplan free?
magicplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iCAD free?
iCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do magicplan or iCAD have ads?
Neither magicplan nor iCAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, magicplan or iCAD?
magicplan ships an update weekly, and iCAD every 3 weeks. Most recently, magicplan was updated on November 9, 2026 and iCAD on November 6, 2026.

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