# Newforma Plans vs MeasureSquare Mobile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MeasureSquare Mobile at 61% against Newforma Plans's 0%. MeasureSquare Mobile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 9). Newforma Plans's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Newforma Plans sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MeasureSquare Mobile sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $54.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeasureSquare Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeasureSquare Mobile has 1.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Newforma Plans's written reviews are positive against 61% of MeasureSquare Mobile's.

Newforma Plans ships an update every 3 months, MeasureSquare Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Newforma Plans | MeasureSquare Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newforma-plans/id595982792/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuresquare-mobile/id845027391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **61.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Newforma](https://appshunter.io/developer/513103142) | [Measure Square Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/511213368) |

## What reviewers say

### Newforma Plans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newforma-plans/id595982792)

Access current project plans and specifications on your mobile device, eliminating the need for paper copies on the jobsite. Organize documents by project, mark them up in the field, and link related sheets for quick cross-referencing. A subscription is required to manage multiple projects.

**Highlights:** Automatic delivery of current plans and specs, Organized by project, Zoom and pan documents, Mark up and email documents, Create field notes and action items, Hyperlink related sheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year | $249.99 | one-time |


### MeasureSquare Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/measuresquare-mobile/id845027391)

This app helps professionals measure spaces, create floor plans with details like doors and windows, and generate accurate estimates for materials and labor. It streamlines the sales process by creating quotes, purchase orders, and invoices onsite.

**Highlights:** Onsite space measurement, Create detailed floor plans, Accurate material estimating, Generate quotes and invoices, Integrates with laser meters, Customizable product catalogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retail Plan Monthly | $54.00 | per month |
| Multi-family Plan Monthly | $87.00 | per month |
| Retail Plan Annual | $539.99 | per year |
| Multi-family Plan Annual | $869.99 | per year |
| Retail Edition 1 Month | $48.99 | one-time |
| Retail Edition 1 Month | $49.99 | one-time |
| Multi-family Edition 1 Month | $79.99 | one-time |
| Retail Edition 1 Year | $499.99 | one-time |
| Multi-family Edition 1 Year | $799.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Saves time
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🚀 Efficient measurements
- 🚀 Powerful mobile solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive annual fee
- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 🔍 Poor search functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access files

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Measurement data loss
- Incompatibility with some laser measures
- Sync and export problems

**Requested features**

- Add inches-only measurement option
- Improve search and filtering for add-ons and projects
- Allow editing of individual wall heights/thicknesses
- Provide one-on-one customer training


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Newforma Plans free?

Newforma Plans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MeasureSquare Mobile free?

MeasureSquare Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Newforma Plans or MeasureSquare Mobile?

MeasureSquare Mobile is rated higher. Newforma Plans averages 2.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MeasureSquare Mobile averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Newforma Plans or MeasureSquare Mobile have ads?

Neither Newforma Plans nor MeasureSquare Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Newforma Plans or MeasureSquare Mobile?

Newforma Plans ships an update every 3 months, and MeasureSquare Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Newforma Plans was updated on November 1, 2026 and MeasureSquare Mobile on November 9, 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.*