Comparison

TopMeasure vs Plotava

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

Head to head
About

TopMeasure

Features
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TopMeasure Bluetooth Measure Wheel APP

About

Plotava

Organize field data with linked records and plans. Import or sketch plans, add detailed points with media and GPS context, and create professional markups. Export organized packages for seamless office-to-field communication.

Highlights
  • Import PDF plans or sketch new ones
  • Add numbered field points with photos and notes
  • Create detailed markups with dimensions and shapes
  • Export professional PDF packages
  • Offline functionality
  • Local-first data storage
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Turn photos, notes and PDFs into documents people can follow. Make illustrated instructions, a home record, a photo report or a clear handoff for work. Create pages, bring in existing material and keep the details together in a Binder. Export a PDF without rebuilding the document somewhere else. CREATE, DON'T JUST COLLECT Start with a Blank Report or a template for Work Instructions, Meeting Notes, Photo Log and more. Add headings, paragraphs, photos, numbered steps, checklists and signature blocks. Edit your own report text on the page and align content left, center or right. BRING YOUR MATERIAL TOGETHER Import PDFs, scan paper documents, photograph a plan or start a sketch. Keep authored Reports and imported pages in the same Binder. Add photos, supporting PDFs, notes and silent video where they belong. KEEP THE CONTEXT CONNECTED Place a Point on a page or photo to connect it to the relevant evidence. Add more detail inside a photo, link to another Sheet, or keep notes and measurements beside the exact location they describe. Complete Binder exports preserve navigation between pages, Points and supporting details. SHOW WHAT YOU MEAN Mark up photos and plans with arrows, notes, dimensions, lines, shapes and freehand drawing. Add imperial dimensions and ordinate measurements. Your imported original stays unchanged; the PDF you export is a new file. SPEAK YOUR EXPLANATION Use Dictate to write a Report block with on-device transcription. Keep, play or delete the original Recordings. On supported devices with Apple Intelligence enabled, Tidy Text can refine dictated wording on-device. Review the result or return to the original words. Tidy Text requires iOS 26 and compatible hardware. EXPORT WHAT THE READER NEEDS Choose Complete Binder for linked context, Photo Report for visual evidence, Measurement Schedule for recorded dimensions, or Pages Only for just your pages without a cover, index or Point-detail pages. Pages Only does not preserve navigation links. Preview, print or share the PDF. Share PDF + Recordings (.zip) includes audio as separate files, not embedded PDF playback. PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL Document a room update. Make a visual setup guide. Explain a repeatable process. Record existing conditions or prepare a client handoff. Start with the material you have; a construction plan is not required. LOCAL-FIRST, WITHOUT AN ACCOUNT No sign-up, advertising or tracking. Work offline after source material is on your device. There is no automatic cloud sync or upload. Use Binder Backup to keep an editable recovery copy, and share only what you choose. Optional aerial imagery, address search and purchases require a connection. The built-in User Guide helps you explore the app. FREE AND PRO One binder at a time is free, with everything in it. Finish it, export the PDF, delete it, start the next. Pro keeps unlimited binders on this device. Plotava Pro is an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://plotava.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://plotava.com/terms

Screenshots

TopMeasure3 screens
Plotava4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopMeasure at none against Plotava's 2. TopMeasure also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Plotava's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Plotava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TopMeasure asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopMeasure ships an update every 4 months, Plotava every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TopMeasure versus Plotava: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopMeasurePlotava
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShouhe QueCharged Alpha

In-app purchases

None

TopMeasure

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plotava

Subscriptions2
  • Plotava Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Plotava Pro Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TopMeasure free?
TopMeasure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plotava free?
Plotava is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TopMeasure or Plotava have ads?
Neither TopMeasure nor Plotava shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopMeasure or Plotava?
TopMeasure ships an update every 4 months, and Plotava every 3 days. Most recently, TopMeasure was updated on October 4, 2026 and Plotava on September 29, 2026.

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