Comparison

Planformer vs Takeoff Master

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

Head to head
About

Planformer

Measure building plans, blueprints, and maps directly from your phone. Quickly calculate distances, areas, and count items. Work offline and collaborate with teammates seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Measure distances instantly
  • Calculate areas in seconds
  • Count repetitive items
  • Work offline
  • Collaborate effortlessly
  • Simple and easy to use
Features
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Construction takeoffs on your iPhone and iPad. No laptop? No problem, no trip back to the office. Planformer lets contractors and estimators measure plans, run quantity takeoffs, and build cost estimates right from the job site. Upload a PDF plan, set the scale, and start measuring in minutes. WHAT YOU CAN DO •⁠ ⁠Area takeoffs: square footage for floors, slabs, roofs, paving, and more •⁠ ⁠Linear takeoffs: walls, trim, curbs, fencing, pipe runs •⁠ ⁠Counts: fixtures, outlets, doors, windows, drywells •⁠ ⁠Volumes: concrete, fill, and excavation •⁠ ⁠Cost sheets: add unit prices and get material and labor totals instantly •⁠ ⁠Export to Excel and share marked-up plans with your team or client •⁠ ⁠Work offline and sync later, so no signal on site is no problem BUILT FOR CONTRACTORS Made for concrete, paving, drywall, roofing, flooring, painting, framing, landscaping, and general contractors who need fast, accurate numbers without expensive desktop software. WORKS EVERYWHERE iPhone, iPad, and desktop. Start a takeoff in the field and finish it in the office. PLANS Download free and try Planformer. Premium unlocks all takeoff and estimating tools: •⁠ ⁠Monthly Premium: $49.99/month •⁠ ⁠Yearly Premium: $399/year Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://drive.google.com/file/d/19olK21fo92MjwD3_7l7jj9HYOOVZFmOi/view?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RxSIGufgj3w8Lir7eum5Hq6_Mag1i_C/view?usp=drive_link

About

Takeoff Master

Features
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Takeoff Master is a professional construction and interior takeoff calculator built for contractors, DIY renovators, and interior professionals. Instantly calculate material quantities for your projects, including: - Framing (lumber, studs, plates) - Paint (gallons by coverage area) - Wallpaper (rolls by drop method) - Molding & trim (exact cut optimization) - Hardwood flooring - LVP / LVT flooring - Carpet tile - Backsplash tile - Built-in calculator for quick on-site math Save project site details, preview results instantly, and export professional PDF and Excel reports to share with clients or suppliers. Takeoff Master helps you save time and reduce material waste by giving accurate, ready-to-use quantity estimates for every job. --- Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/takeoff-master/

Screenshots

Planformer4 screens
Takeoff Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Takeoff Master at none against Planformer's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Planformer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and Takeoff Master sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planformer ships an update every 10 days, Takeoff Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Planformer versus Takeoff Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanformerTakeoff Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlanformer LLCMANKEUN KIM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Planformer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium14 Days trial$399.001 Year
2 purchases

Takeoff Master

Subscriptions2
  • PLUS Plan$3.991 Month
  • PRO Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Planformer free?
Planformer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Takeoff Master free?
Takeoff Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planformer or Takeoff Master have ads?
Planformer shows ads; Takeoff Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Planformer or Takeoff Master?
Planformer ships an update every 10 days, and Takeoff Master weekly. Most recently, Planformer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Takeoff Master on October 20, 2026.

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