Comparison

DesignScanner vs ConnectionMap

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

Head to head
About

DesignScanner

Transform your LiDAR-enabled device into a professional measuring tool. Quickly scan rooms to generate accurate 2D floor plans and interactive 3D models for renovations, design projects, or client presentations.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-enabled room scanning
  • Accurate 2D floor plans
  • Interactive 3D models
  • Real-time measurement capture
  • Export as PNG or USDZ
  • Share via AirDrop, email, cloud
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Design Scanner turns your LiDAR-enabled iPhone or iPad into a pro-grade measuring tool. Scan any room in under 60 seconds and receive precise 2D floor plans and interactive 3D models you can trust for renovation, interior design, or client presentations. ACCURATE ROOM SCANNING • Walk around once; real-time wall, ceiling-height and floor-area capture. • Instantly switch between 2D plan view and full 3D model. EXPORT & COLLABORATE • Save as PNG or USDZ. • Share via AirDrop, email or any cloud drive. • Ideal for architects, contractors and design teams. BUILT FOR EVERY USER • DIY homeowners – plan remodels, flooring or furniture layouts. • Professionals – create quote drawings and construction documents. • Real-estate agents – deliver floor plans and 3D walk-throughs on site. We release updates every 4–6 weeks based on your feedback. Rate the app and let us know what you’d like to see next. Download Design Scanner today and make professional room scanning as simple as taking a photo. Note: This application requires a device equipped with a LiDAR Scanner.

About

ConnectionMap

Features
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ConnectionMap is your essential tool for creating dynamic, interconnected maps on iOS, macOS, and visionOS. Effortlessly design maps with connecting lines that vividly illustrate relationships and pathways, enhancing the way you visualize and understand complex data. Key Features 1. Intuitive Data Input: Quickly and easily input your data to create custom maps with connecting lines. 2. Data Import: Seamlessly import data from CSV files to generate interconnected maps instantly. 3. User-friendly Design: Enjoy a sleek, intuitive interface that makes creating detailed maps straightforward and enjoyable. 4. Customizable Connections: Choose from various line styles and colors to clearly represent different types of connections. 5. High-quality Export: Export your maps in high resolution, perfect for presentations, reports, and sharing. 6. Cross-platform Integration: Optimized for iOS, macOS, and visionOS, ensuring a consistent and efficient experience across all your devices. Whether you're a researcher, a project manager, or anyone who needs to illustrate data connections clearly, ConnectionMap is your ultimate solution for creating visually striking and informative maps. Download now and elevate your data visualization! For support or feedback, please reach out to our dedicated team. Your input is highly valued! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DesignScanner4 screens
ConnectionMap3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DesignScanner at Free against ConnectionMap's $0.99. ConnectionMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads 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

DesignScanner is free to download; ConnectionMap costs $0.99 up front. DesignScanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ConnectionMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
DesignScanner versus ConnectionMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDesignScannerConnectionMap
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeurell Labs AB辉章 何

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DesignScanner

One-time2
  • Pro Plus$4.99
  • Professional$9.99
None

ConnectionMap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DesignScanner free?
DesignScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ConnectionMap free?
ConnectionMap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do DesignScanner or ConnectionMap have ads?
Neither DesignScanner nor ConnectionMap shows ads.

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