# SnapPlan vs Scanstead

The clearest difference is monetization model: SnapPlan at free with in-app purchases against Scanstead's subscription. SnapPlan also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 1). Scanstead's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnapPlan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Scanstead sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanstead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SnapPlan has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SnapPlan ships an update fortnightly, Scanstead every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnapPlan | Scanstead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapplan-contractor-estimates/id6759971689/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanstead/id6790204726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 157 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapnetic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615821765) | [Faregrabbr.com LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551280932) |

## What reviewers say

### SnapPlan

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnapPlan Ultra Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SnapPlan PRO Monthly | $8.99 | 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 |


### Scanstead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanstead/id6790204726)

Capture property layouts and dimensions quickly using your iPhone's LiDAR sensor. Generate floor plans and measurement reports for professional use. Organize project data and export it for estimates and job management.

**Highlights:** LiDAR-based room scanning, Automatic dimension capture, Floor plan and report generation, Project organization, Export to Trusso, Professional use case

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scanstead Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Scanstead Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnapPlan free?

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

### Is Scanstead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnapPlan or Scanstead?

Scanstead is rated higher. SnapPlan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Scanstead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SnapPlan or Scanstead have ads?

Neither SnapPlan nor Scanstead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnapPlan or Scanstead?

SnapPlan ships an update fortnightly, and Scanstead every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapPlan was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scanstead on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*