Comparison

Chief As vs Homeprint

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

Head to head
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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Chief As4 screens
Homeprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chief As versus Homeprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChief AsHomeprint
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChief ArchitectJOSHUA JOHN

Customer experience

Chief As

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

Homeprint

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Chief As

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Homeprint

Subscriptions1
  • Homeprint Premium$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Homeprint Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Chief As free?
Chief As is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Homeprint free?
Homeprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chief As or Homeprint?
Homeprint is rated higher. Chief As averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Homeprint averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chief As or Homeprint have ads?
Neither Chief As nor Homeprint shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chief As or Homeprint?
Chief As ships an update every 2 months, and Homeprint every 3 months. Most recently, Chief As was updated on November 5, 2026 and Homeprint on October 31, 2026.

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