Comparison

BeaverPlot vs Scannr

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

Head to head
About

BeaverPlot

Features
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BeaverPlot turns your iPhone or iPad into a scan-to-BIM tool, a report writer, and a field companion that makes sure extra work gets paid. Walk a space, capture it with LiDAR, and get floor plans, 3D models, AI-drafted reports with photos pinned to the plan, a Xactimate sketch, and a home inventory. When a job grows beyond the quote, write a signed work ticket on the spot. ROOM SCANNING REQUIRES A LiDAR SCANNER, which not every iPhone or iPad has. The app checks your device when you first open it. Tickets, outdoor measuring, and calculators don't need LiDAR. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan — Walk a room; RoomPlan + LiDAR capture walls, doors and windows 2. Edit — Adjust walls and calibrate with one tape measurement so exports are to scale 3. Export & Share — Files, AI reports, inventories, or a 3D tour link that opens in any browser WORK TICKETS — GET PAID FOR EXTRA WORK When someone asks for work that isn't in the contract, write it up in 60 seconds: photos, a dictated description, time & materials — then hand over your phone to sign. You get a signed change-order PDF, and each ticket is tracked from signed to invoiced to paid. Tickets stay on your device. SHARE 3D TOURS Text or email any room scan as an interactive 3D tour that opens in any browser, no app needed. (Pro) AI REPORTS — PHOTOS PINNED TO THE PLAN Turn a scan plus photos and notes into a property condition, listing, punch/snag, or restoration report. Photos are pinned to the measured floor plan and grouped by room, measured facts print beside each room, and source notes sit under the AI text. It's an editable draft, never a certified document. (Pro AI) SHARE REPORTS AS A LINK Publish a report as a web link that opens in any browser. Add a PIN or delete it any time. (Pro AI) BEFORE / AFTER COMPARISON Photograph a unit at move-in and again at move-out for a side-by-side comparison on the same plan. (Pro AI) QUICK DRAFT FROM NOTES Dictate what you saw and get a private first draft on your device with Apple Intelligence. Free. HOME INVENTORY Photograph your rooms and let AI list your belongings — item, brand, and room — for insurance or moving. Edit, export a PDF, or attach it to a project. (Pro AI) EXPORT FORMATS • USDZ — Free on-device 3D model you can view in AR • DXF — 2D floor plans for AutoCAD (Pro) • IFC — Parametric BIM models with wall families for Revit (Pro) • PDF — Dimensioned floor plans ready to share (Pro) • Xactimate ESX (beta) — Walls, openings, and levels, import via Sketch (Pro) • CSV — Room table with areas and dimensions (Pro) • Listing Floor Plan — Clean plans for listings; branded with logo and contact (Pro) • Above/below-grade living area with a paste-ready disclosure (not ANSI Z765) FREE FEATURES • Unlimited room scanning with LiDAR • Work tickets — photos, dictation, time & materials, signature, PDF (with watermark) • Measure outdoors without a scan — trace a lawn on satellite, or walk a deck and tap corners • Blueprint editor with dimension and calibration tools • Listing floor plans (with watermark) • Calculators — area, concrete, paint, framing, stairs, unit converters BUILT FOR Contractors and the trades, architects, home inspectors, landlords, restoration and insurance pros, real estate agents, and homeowners. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 26 or later; tickets, outdoor measuring, and calculators don't need LiDAR • An iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR scanner for room scanning SUBSCRIPTION TERMS BeaverPlot Pro is available as a monthly ($9.99) or yearly ($99.99) auto-renewing subscription, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. BeaverPlot Pro AI is available as a monthly ($19.99) or yearly ($199.99) auto-renewing subscription. Both renew unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. - EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stddla/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.beaverplot.com/privacy - Terms of Service: https://www.beaverplot.com/terms

About

Scannr

Transform your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner. Capture accurate room measurements, generate floor plans, and create 3D models of objects. Export in various professional formats for architectural, real estate, and design needs.

Highlights
  • Room scanning in under 60 seconds
  • Automatic wall, door, and window detection
  • Auto-generated 2D floor plans
  • Accurate point-to-point measurements
  • 3D object scanning
  • Export to PDF, DXF, USDZ, OBJ, GLTF
  • Team collaboration features
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Scannr transforms your iPhone into a professional 3D scanner. Using Apple's LiDAR technology, capture accurate room measurements, generate floor plans, and create 3D models of objects all from your pocket. ROOM SCANNING • Scan entire rooms in under 60 seconds • Automatic wall, door, and window detection • Real-time 3D preview as you scan • Works with RoomPlan for iOS 17+ FLOOR PLANS • Auto-generated 2D floor plans from 3D scans • Accurate dimensions and measurements • Professional architectural layouts • Add annotations and notes MEASUREMENTS • Point-to-point measuring with LiDAR accuracy • Area and volume calculations • Wall lengths, ceiling heights, floor area • Typically accurate within 1-2% OBJECT SCANNING • Capture 3D models of furniture, items, products • High-detail mesh scanning • Export for 3D printing or visualization • Perfect for inventory and documentation EXPORT FORMATS • PDF floor plans with measurements • DXF for CAD software (AutoCAD, SketchUp) • USDZ for AR viewing • OBJ, GLTF for 3D applications • Point cloud exports (Pro) BUILT FOR PROFESSIONALS • Real estate agents: Create listing floor plans • Contractors: Measure job sites accurately • Interior designers: Document spaces quickly • Architects: Capture as-built conditions • Property managers: Maintain space records TEAM COLLABORATION • Shared workspaces for teams • Cloud sync across devices • Custom branding on exports • API access for integration SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Free: Basic scanning, 5 floor plans/month • Pro: Unlimited plans, all exports, AI features • Business: Custom branding, API, batch export • Team: Shared libraries, unlimited members REQUIREMENTS • iPhone 12 Pro or later (LiDAR required) • iPad Pro 2020 or later • iOS 17 or later for RoomPlan features Download Scannr and start scanning today. Your first 5 floor plans are free! Privacy Policy: https://getscannr.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BeaverPlot4 screens
Scannr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scannr at none against BeaverPlot's 4. Scannr also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). BeaverPlot's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. BeaverPlot sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scannr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BeaverPlot ships an update every 6 days, Scannr every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
BeaverPlot versus Scannr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeaverPlotScannr
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBOBBY JOSEscannr

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BeaverPlot

Subscriptions4
  • BeaverPlot Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro AI Monthly$19.991 Month
  • BeaverPlot Pro7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Pro AI Monthly$199.991 Year
None

Scannr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BeaverPlot free?
BeaverPlot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scannr free?
Scannr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BeaverPlot or Scannr have ads?
Neither BeaverPlot nor Scannr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BeaverPlot or Scannr?
BeaverPlot ships an update every 6 days, and Scannr every 2 months. Most recently, BeaverPlot was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scannr on October 24, 2026.

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