StairBuilderPro vs SnapPlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StairBuilderPro
This iPad app simplifies stair stringer layout by calculating and plotting all necessary points on your board. It eliminates the need for specialized tools and prior knowledge, guiding users through the process with visual aids. Works with both imperial and metric measurements.
- Graphical interface for dimension entry
- Automatic plotting of stringer points
- Step-by-step visual guidance
- Imperial and metric measurement support
- Eliminates need for framing square
- Connect-the-dots cutting method
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From the creator of BalusterPro comes StairBuilderPro, a unique stair stringer layout tool designed specifically for the iPad. Simply enter your dimensions on the graphical interface and StairBuilderPro will plot all of the points on your board needed for a perfectly cut stringer. For advanced users, a single tap will plot all of the points at once or with the step through method, the app will visually walk you through the entire process one step at a time. All there is left to do is connect the dots and cut along these lines. It is that simple. Unlike all the other stair stringer layout guides, there is no need for a framing square, stair gauges or any previous knowledge for building stairs. The only tools you will need are a pencil, tape measure, straight edge and a saw! Works in both imperial and metric measurements. Check out the video demo at my website to see StairBuilderPro in action. Check out my other construction related apps....BalusterPro for a baluster spacing calculator & TilePro for a simple tile layout tool.
SnapPlan
This app uses your device's LiDAR scanner to quickly measure rooms and generate accurate 2D floor plans. You can then create professional estimates and invoices directly from the job site, streamlining your workflow for home improvement projects.
- LiDAR room scanning
- Automatic 2D floor plan creation
- Accurate room dimension measurement
- Itemized estimate building
- Professional invoice generation
- DXF file export for CAD
- Integrated project workflow
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SnapPlan is the measure-to-quote app for painters, flooring installers, tile setters, drywall finishers and remodelers. Scan the room, price it with your own rates and send a branded estimate before you leave the driveway. Trusted by 35,000+ home improvement contractors. Save 7+ hours every week on measuring and paperwork, with up to 45% growth in closed sales. MEASURE WITHOUT A TAPE • Scan a room with iPhone LiDAR: walls, doors and windows captured as you walk • Net wall area with every door and window subtracted, plus floor, ceiling and perimeter • No LiDAR? Tap corners in AR, take a photo of a floor plan or upload a PDF • Measure every room of the house in one estimate PRICE IT WITH YOUR OWN NUMBERS • Material quantities calculated from your measurements, with the math shown • Paint, flooring, tile, drywall and more: mix any work in one estimate • Your Pricebook learns from every estimate and fills in your prices next time • Labor, materials, markup and tax in one clear total TALK THROUGH THE JOB • Voice walkthrough: walk the rooms, talk and snap photos. SnapPlan drafts the scope and line items for you to review • AI preview: show the client a new color or floor on a photo of their own room SEND IT BEFORE YOU LEAVE • Branded PDF estimates with your logo, rooms, totals and signature • Share by text, email or any app, right from the job site • Found something on site? Turn unplanned work into a change order with photos GET PAID • Deposit, progress and final invoices created from the estimate • Mark invoices paid and see who owes you at a glance • "Needs you" shows the next step on every job: measure, price, send, approve, paid WORK IN SPANISH, SEND IN ENGLISH • The whole app in English and Spanish • Choose the document language for each client SUBSCRIPTION SnapPlan is free to download. Some features require a SnapPlan Pro subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://tapnetic.ai/2022/11/24/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://tapnetic.ai/2022/11/24/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StairBuilderPro at 56% against SnapPlan's 0%. StairBuilderPro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). SnapPlan's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.4 vs 3.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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SnapPlan is free to download; StairBuilderPro costs $4.99 up front. SnapPlan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. StairBuilderPro asks for nothing beyond the download.
SnapPlan holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapPlan has 42 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of StairBuilderPro's written reviews are positive against 0% of SnapPlan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
StairBuilderPro ships an update every 8 months, SnapPlan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StairBuilderPro | SnapPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 4.4 (42 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 42 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Greg Gabrio | Tapnetic LLC |
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StairBuilderPro
SnapPlan
In-app purchases
StairBuilderPro
No in-app purchases
SnapPlan
- SnapPlan Ultra Weekly$6.997 Days
- SnapPlan PRO Monthly$8.991 Month
- SnapPlan Ultra Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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- SnapPlan PRO Special Yearly$34.991 Year
- SnapPlan PRO Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- SnapPlan Ultra Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
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