# OpenPlan3D vs Contractor Estimate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenPlan3D at 100% against Contractor Estimate's 0%. OpenPlan3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Contractor Estimate's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 8) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Contractor Estimate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. OpenPlan3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenPlan3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Contractor Estimate has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of OpenPlan3D's written reviews are positive against 0% of Contractor Estimate's.

OpenPlan3D ships an update monthly, Contractor Estimate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenPlan3D | Contractor Estimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openplan3d/id6759076170/reviews)** | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-estimate-snapplan/id6759971689/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laan Consulting Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/310916919) | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenPlan3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openplan3d/id6759076170)

Scan rooms with your iPhone to instantly generate accurate 2D floor plans and 3D models. Edit walls, doors, and windows, then export your designs in various formats. Share your plans or further design them on a free, open-source web editor.

**Highlights:** LiDAR room scanning, Automatic floor plan generation, 3D dollhouse model creation, Built-in floor plan editor, Multiple export formats (PNG, SVG, DXF, PDF, USDZ), Open-source web editor integration, Private and no account required

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Contractor Estimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-estimate-snapplan/id6759971689)

This app uses your device's LiDAR scanner to quickly measure rooms and generate accurate 2D floor plans. You can then create professional estimates and invoices directly from the job site, streamlining your workflow for home improvement projects.

**Highlights:** LiDAR room scanning, Automatic 2D floor plan creation, Accurate room dimension measurement, Itemized estimate building, Professional invoice generation, DXF file export for CAD, Integrated project workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapPlan Ultra Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SnapPlan PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| SnapPlan Business Weekly | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultima Access | $29.99 | per month |
| SnapPlan Ultra Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| SnapPlan PRO Special Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| SnapPlan PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| SnapPlan Ultra Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| SnapPlan Business Monthly | $89.99 | per month |
| SnapPlan Business Yearly | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenPlan3D free?

OpenPlan3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Contractor Estimate free?

Contractor Estimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenPlan3D or Contractor Estimate?

OpenPlan3D is rated higher. OpenPlan3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Contractor Estimate averages 4.4 from 49 ratings.

### Do OpenPlan3D or Contractor Estimate have ads?

Neither OpenPlan3D nor Contractor Estimate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenPlan3D or Contractor Estimate?

OpenPlan3D ships an update monthly, and Contractor Estimate fortnightly. Most recently, OpenPlan3D was updated on October 31, 2026 and Contractor Estimate on November 13, 2026.

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