Comparison

Millwork Scanner vs Chief As

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

Head to head
About

Millwork Scanner

Capture detailed 3D room scans and refine them in 2D or 3D. Directly export accurate models to popular cabinet design software, streamlining your professional workflow.

Highlights
  • Direct export to Mozaik, KCD, Autokitchen, Cabmaster, ProKitchen
  • Accurate room scanning with ARKit and RoomPlan
  • 2D and 3D room editing
  • Connection-aware wall editing
  • Lockable dimensions
  • Client management
Features
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Millwork Scanner streamlines room capture and export for professionals using Mozaik, KCD, Autokitchen, Cabmaster, and ProKitchen. Scan with LiDAR, fine-tune in 2D and 3D, then export in the formats your cabinet design software expects—fast, accurate, and reliable. Key Features - 1. Export to your workflow - Export directly for Mozaik, KCD, Autokitchen, Cabmaster, and ProKitchen. - Generate properly formatted files for immediate import—no manual conversions. - 2. Accurate room scanning - Powered by ARKit and RoomPlan for detailed models of walls, doors, windows, and more. - 3. 2D and 3D editing - Refine rooms in 3D or switch to a precision 2D floor plan view. - Rotate and align rooms to your preferred axes. - 4. Connection‑aware wall editing (new) - Walls maintain corner connections during edits. - Connected walls auto‑update when you stretch a wall. - Visual highlights show connected walls and corner points for clarity. - 5. Lockable dimensions (new) - Lock individual walls to prevent unwanted changes. - Auto‑lock after edits helps protect finalized dimensions. - 6. Client management - Keep organized client records with attached scans and images. Device Compatibility - Requires an iPhone or iPad with built‑in LiDAR (e.g., iPhone 13–15 Pro, iPad Pro models with LiDAR). Why Millwork Scanner? Purpose‑built for cabinetry and millwork pros, Millwork Scanner cuts steps out of your process—scan, refine, and export directly to the software you already use, with accuracy you can trust. Get Started - Open Millwork Scanner on a LiDAR‑enabled device. - Create a project, scan your room, refine in 2D/3D, and export to Mozaik, KCD, Autokitchen, Cabmaster, or ProKitchen. About Us Hillcrest Cabinets builds tools that make professional workflows faster and more precise—designed for real shop conditions and real deadlines. Terms of Use: [hillcrestcabinets.ca/terms-of-use](https://www.hillcrestcabinets.ca/terms-of-use)

About

Chief As

Easily capture 3D floor plans of rooms using your iPhone or iPad's LiDAR scanner. Edit and import these models directly into desktop design software for remodeling projects. Streamline documentation of existing spaces and client collaboration.

Highlights
  • 3D floor plan capture via LiDAR
  • In-app 3D model editing
  • Import to Chief Architect desktop software
  • Client room scanning capability
  • Precise measurement tools
  • Cloud sharing
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Capture 3D floor plans of rooms by scanning or drawing on your iPhone or iPad. Make edits and import them directly into Chief Architect’s desktop software to begin remodeling. The As-Built app helps you quickly document existing room conditions. Even your clients can scan their rooms for you, saving you time. Remodeling has never been easier! The As-Built app uses the built-in LiDAR sensors on your iPhone or iPad to create a 3D model of your space. As you point your device around the room, moving up and down, you see the 3D model take shape. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses pulsed lasers to measure distances and generate 3D models. Once the scan is complete, you can view the result in 3D and further edit it, for example, by entering exact dimensions from the screen or using a connected Bluetooth laser for precise measurements. There are also tools to add text notes and room and wall tools to refine the space. When you’re done, share the model in the cloud and access it with Chief Architect’s desktop design software to begin the remodel process.

Screenshots

Millwork Scanner4 screens
Chief As4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Millwork Scanner at 100% against Chief As's 0%. Millwork Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Chief As's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, 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. Millwork Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Chief As asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Millwork Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Millwork Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Chief As's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Millwork Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Chief As every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Millwork Scanner versus Chief As: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMillwork ScannerChief As
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin LahaieChief Architect

Customer experience

Millwork Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chief As

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral28.6%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Millwork Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Export Feature1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Export to Mozaik$19.991 Month
  • Millwork Scanner Pro$29.991 Month
None

Chief As

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Millwork Scanner free?
Millwork Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chief As free?
Chief As is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Millwork Scanner or Chief As?
Millwork Scanner is rated higher. Millwork Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Chief As averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Millwork Scanner or Chief As have ads?
Neither Millwork Scanner nor Chief As shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Millwork Scanner or Chief As?
Millwork Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Chief As every 2 months. Most recently, Millwork Scanner was updated on November 4, 2026 and Chief As on November 5, 2026.

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