Comparison

Encircle vs Schluter®

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

Head to head
About

Encircle

Streamline restoration job documentation with a single app. Capture photos, videos, and notes, generate professional reports, and manage team communication. Collect payments on-site to reduce stress and increase profit.

Highlights
  • Unlimited photo, video, and 360° image capture
  • Automated professional report generation
  • Fast floor plan scanning with accurate measurements
  • Water mitigation logging and equipment calculation
  • Digital inventory and packout process for contents
  • Customizable digital forms and contracts
  • On-site payment collection via Stripe
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Restoration job documentation all in one place Stop juggling multiple apps. Encircle is the go-to field app built for restorers who want less stress and more profit. Capture every must-know detail in the field, keep your team connected in real time, and generate polished reports that get you paid faster—with no chasing or delays. What you can do with Encircle: JOB DOCUMENTATION Snap unlimited photos, videos, 360° images and notes—organized by room with time/date, User and GPS metadata for rock-solid proof. PROFESSIONAL REPORTS Turn your field documentation into professional, easy-to-read reports that tell the full story of the loss—instantly. Each report includes interactive media and customizable content to handle any objections or potential pushback. FAST FLOOR PLANS Scan a property in minutes with your phone and get a sketch with accurate measurements back in about under 6 hours. Send straight into Xactimate for an instant sketch and to kick off estimates on Day 1. WATER MITIGATION Log moisture, equipment and psychrometric readings to instantly create moisture maps. Use the IICRC S500 equipment calculator to determine the exact right amount to place and justify every line item. CONTENTS Save days on site by eliminating manual inventory and packout processes. Capture item photos and details in seconds, organize them by rooms and boxes, and auto-generate a report or schedule of loss report in minutes. CUSTOM FORMS Take every form, contract, and document you've got and we’ll transform it into a digital format, accessible anytime, anywhere, and from any device. Get rid of paper documents and file folders for good. COMMUNICATION Get documents signed remotely and share updates, reports and forms instantly with adjusters, subs and homeowners so everyone stays in the loop. PAYMENT ON-SITE Collect deposits, deductibles and even self-pay upgrades right on-site—no checks, no chasing, no delays. Powered by Stripe, you can Tap to Pay on iPhone in the field or send a secure link before work begins. Simplify operations, get paid faster, and keep customers smiling—with Encircle.

About

Schluter®

This app helps tile installers plan projects, specify products, and generate material estimates. It features a shower system estimator, floor warming system planner, and tools for organizing job progress. Find dealers and access product information quickly.

Highlights
  • Shower system estimation
  • Floor warming system planning
  • Product search and specification
  • Project management and organization
  • AR space scanning and measurement
  • Dealer locator
Features
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Schluter®-APP Plan smarter. Specify faster. Estimate with confidence. Whether you're tiling a bathroom, building a custom shower, or managing a full installation, the Schluter®-APP puts everything you need in one place. Specify products, generate real-time pricing, estimate materials, and organize projects from planning to purchase. Plan with Confidence Using Powerful Estimators Shower System Estimator (New) Build a complete Schluter® Shower System tailored to your space. • Supports multiple configurations including curbed, curbless, steam showers, and tub surrounds • Select compatible walls, bases, drains, waterproofing, and accessories • Generate a clear list of parts with quantities, SKUs, and pricing • Consult relevant product videos as you go • Save and manage estimates when signed into your Schluter® account DITRA-HEAT Estimator Plan your floor warming system with ease. • Draw or define your room layout • Generate a customized list of heating cables, membranes, and accessories • Save and share detailed material estimates across devices when signed into your Schluter® account Other Estimators Available: Easily plan and estimate materials for membranes, thin-set mortar, edge and transition profiles, and other essential components for uncoupling, waterproofing, and building tiled assemblies. Find the Right Products, Fast • Search by name, product code, or category • Filter by size, finish, and function • Access product details, SKUs, and pricing instantly • Watch helpful installation videos based on your selections Create and Manage Projects with Ease Stay organized at every stage of your installation. • Use your camera and AR features to scan and measure spaces • Customize layouts, add products, and track progress • Upload photos and notes to document job stages • Share project details with team members or clients Find a Dealer Near You Locate Authorized Schluter® Dealers across North America using built-in search and GPS-based directions. Multilingual Support Available in English, French, and Spanish—automatically matched to your device settings for a seamless experience across job sites.

Screenshots

Encircle4 screens
Schluter®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Schluter® at 4.7 against Encircle's 3.7. Schluter® also leads on ratings volume (585 vs 130) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Encircle's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 26%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Schluter® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 585 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Encircle's written reviews are positive against 26% of Schluter®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encircle ships an update weekly, Schluter® every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Encircle versus Schluter®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncircleSchluter®
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (130 ratings)4.7 (585 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better26.3% of reviews
Number of ratings130585 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEncircle Inc.Schlueter-Systems KG

Customer experience

Encircle

All ratings130 ratings
Positive65.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative27.7%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative31.9%

Schluter®

All ratings562 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral10.5%
Negative63.2%

User reviews

Encircle

From 130 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 📸 Excellent photo documentation capabilities
  • 🚀 Efficient job tracking and organization
  • 💼 Comprehensive features for restoration industry
  • 🎯 Professional report generation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⚠️ Slow performance and lag issues
  • 📸 Camera function delays and glitches
  • 💾 Data loss and file corruption problems
  • 🔐 Privacy and data security concerns

Schluter®

From 585 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helps find available trim finishes
  • 👍 Great for customer questions at tile store
  • 👍 Sped up estimates
  • 👍 Gave confidence for remodels (workshops)

Room to improve

  • 👎 Wasteful 16' rolls of banding
  • 👎 Pricing often over online costs
  • 👎 Cannot load estimator (PC/iPhone)
  • 👎 Not intuitive, hard to program temperature
  • 👎 App crashes consistently

Bugs and requests

Encircle

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when uploading photos
  • Blank white screen on app launch
  • Camera function takes 30+ seconds to respond
  • Video recording causes app crashes
  • Equipment list shows only air movers
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  • Cannot add equipment in jobs section
  • Photos fail to open after saving
  • App unresponsive when adding equipment
  • Photo queue crashes with 50+ images
  • Sync function failures
  • Data loss after updates
  • UI changes break existing workflows
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • App won't open on certain device models
  • Recent update caused complete app failure

Requested features

15 requests
  • Multiple photos per item without restrictions
  • Alphabetical sorting and custom list organization
  • Integrated job calendar functionality
  • Post-loss condition tracking for items
  • Team collaboration and tagging notifications
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  • Automatic equipment assignment notifications
  • AI-powered content information insertion
  • Photo reordering capability from desktop
  • Room note reorganization like general notes
  • Cross-job photo transfer with timestamp retention
  • Wide-angle camera support
  • Serial number barcode scanner
  • Video recording without crashes
  • Camera roll photo import option
  • Improved photo clarity with flash

Schluter®

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot load estimator on PC (Chrome) or iPhone app
  • App crashes consistently on 17.1.1
  • Floor plan crashes frequently when editing
  • App keeps kicking user off, requires reset
  • Error adding a thermostat position

Requested features

6 requests
  • Program temperature for floors
  • Available for PC/CPU
  • List of supplies needed as room is built
  • Easier fixture turning in room design
  • Add KERDI board to bathroom planner
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  • Job listing with all materials for job

In-app purchases

None

Encircle

No in-app purchases

None

Schluter®

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Encircle free?
Encircle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Schluter® free?
Schluter® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Encircle or Schluter®?
Schluter® is rated higher. Encircle averages 3.7 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Schluter® averages 4.7 from 585 ratings.
Do Encircle or Schluter® have ads?
Schluter® shows ads; Encircle does not.
Which is updated more often, Encircle or Schluter®?
Encircle ships an update weekly, and Schluter® every 2 months. Most recently, Encircle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Schluter® on October 21, 2026.

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