Comparison

SketchUp for Schools vs Deck Flows

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

Head to head
About

SketchUp for Schools

Features
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THE “SketchUp for Schools” APP IS DESIGNED FOR K-12 SCHOOL USE. SketchUp for Schools brings SketchUp's intuitive 3D modeling to iPad, built for the K-12 classroom. Students and educators can design, model, and visualize their ideas in three dimensions using touch-first tools that are quick to learn and hard to outgrow. BUILT FOR YOUR CLASSROOM A focused version of SketchUp that surfaces only the tools students need, and works with the managed accounts your school already provides — so classes can start modeling without new accounts to set up or manage. FEATURES Create and edit 3D models directly on iPad with SketchUp's drawing, push/pull, and modeling tools Save your work to Google Drive and reopen it from a built-in Google Drive browser Import existing models from Google Drive into your session A classroom-scoped tool set that shows only the features available in SketchUp for Schools GETTING ACCESS SketchUp for Schools access is deployed and managed by your school. To sign in, please coordinate with your school administrator that: Your school is registered with Google for Education Your Google super administrator has deployed SketchUp for Schools for your domain You are signing in with a Google for Education account

About

Deck Flows

Design custom decks in 2D and 3D, then get material estimates. Plan stairs, railings, and posts, and visualize your backyard projects. Pro features offer advanced design options and client proposal generation.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D deck planning
  • Material quantity estimation
  • Custom stair and railing design
  • Client proposal generation (Pro)
  • Import and export project files
  • Guided planning lessons
Features
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Design your deck in 2D, explore it in 3D, and estimate the materials before you build. Deck Flows brings deck planning and estimating together for deck contractors and DIY deck builders. PLAN YOUR OWN DECK Draw a custom layout, enter dimensions, and see how stairs, railings, posts, beams, and finishes fit together. Compare ideas for your backyard and review material quantities as your design takes shape. PREPARE YOUR NEXT CLIENT PROJECT Show clients the deck in 3D. With Deck Flows Pro, reuse your material and labor prices, account for waste and profit margin, and prepare branded estimates and proposal PDFs from the same project. START WITH FREE BASIC TOOLS • Save up to three projects • Design one deck with custom stair landings in 2D and 3D • Add straight, L-shaped, and U-turn stairs • Plan standard baluster railings, beams, and support posts • Explore framing views and review a materials takeoff • Import and export project files • Follow guided lessons for core planning tools EXPAND YOUR WORKFLOW WITH DECK FLOWS PRO • Save unlimited projects and design multi-level decks • Add covered-deck and roof designs • Plan wraparound stairs and straight-stair landings • Explore cable, rod, and curved railings • Save reusable material prices, labor rates, and custom items • Add your company details and branding • Prepare client estimates, scopes, exclusions, and payment terms • Export material lists and branded proposal PDFs • Review deck, joist, beam, footing, and railing sheets in Pro Blueprint Pro features require a paid subscription. Basic tools are available without a subscription. Made for iPad, with landscape support on iPhone. Deck Flows is a planning and estimating aid. Verify quantities, dimensions, site conditions, structural requirements, and local building codes before purchasing materials or building. Pro Blueprint sheets are planning references, not certified or permit-ready construction documents. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SketchUp for Schools at none against Deck Flows's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Deck Flows sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SketchUp for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SketchUp for Schools versus Deck Flows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchUp for SchoolsDeck Flows
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size688 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Inc.Joistline Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

SketchUp for Schools

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Deck Flows

Subscriptions2
  • Deck Flows Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Deck Flows Pro Annual$119.991 Year

Questions

Is SketchUp for Schools free?
SketchUp for Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Deck Flows free?
Deck Flows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SketchUp for Schools or Deck Flows have ads?
Neither SketchUp for Schools nor Deck Flows shows ads.

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