Chief As vs Homeprint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Homeprint
Transform your device into a professional home measurement tool. Effortlessly scan rooms to create editable 2D floor plans and 3D models, complete with furniture and architectural details. Generate renovation estimates and export your designs in various formats.
- LiDAR-powered room scanning
- Editable 2D floor plans
- Interactive 3D dollhouse models
- Renovation cost estimates
- Multiple export formats (PDF, USDZ, PNG, SVG, JSON, CSV)
- Private by design, all data stays on device
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Homeprint turns your iPhone's LiDAR scanner into a complete home-measurement studio. Walk through each room and watch an editable floor plan appear (walls, doors, windows, and even furniture), then stack rooms into levels and levels into a full 3D model of your home. SCAN • Guided room scanning powered by Apple's RoomPlan • Live feedback: surface counts, tracking quality, and room dimensions as you walk • Scan room after room in one session: they align automatically EDIT • Tap any wall, door, window, or opening to inspect it • Verify dimensions with a tape measure and lock them: verified values are marked throughout • Adjust corners, wall thickness, ceiling heights, and door swings • Merge or split rooms, with full undo/redo PLAN • Architectural 2D floor plans with dimension lines, door swings, north arrow, and scale bar • Interactive 3D dollhouse: orbit, isolate levels, explode floors, tap a room to edit • Renovation estimates for paint, flooring, and baseboard, with every formula shown EXPORT • PDF plan sets per level or for the whole home • USDZ 3D models, PNG/SVG drawings, JSON data, and CSV estimates • Print, save to Files, or share anywhere PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no analytics, no tracking. Ever. FREE & PREMIUM One home is free, forever, with scanning, editing, plans, estimates and exports included. Homeprint Premium unlocks unlimited homes, an instant home switcher, and your business name on exported plan sets: $9.99/month or a one-time $99.99 lifetime purchase. Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Measurements are estimates for planning purposes. Verify critical dimensions before construction or purchases. TERMS & PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jcreates.dev/homeprint/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Homeprint at 5.0 against Chief As's 3.4. Chief As's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Homeprint sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Chief As asks for nothing beyond the download.
Homeprint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chief As has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Chief As ships an update every 2 months, Homeprint every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chief As | Homeprint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chief Architect | JOSHUA JOHN |
Customer experience
Chief As
Homeprint
In-app purchases
Chief As
No in-app purchases
Homeprint
- Homeprint Premium$9.991 Month
- Homeprint Premium Lifetime$99.99









