Comparison

Decks 3D vs Decks Builder

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

Head to head
About

Decks 3D

Design and plan custom decks with detailed framing, 3D visualization, and exportable build documents. Supports various deck shapes and measurements for professional use.

Highlights
  • Design various deck shapes
  • Detailed framing and material lists
  • 3D visualization
  • Exportable blueprints and cut lists
  • Imperial and metric measurements
  • Offline project packages
Features
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Decks 3D is a framing-first deck builder for contractors, deck builders, remodelers, designers, and serious DIY users. Create a deck, generate the framing plan, review it in 3D, and export the build documents you need from iPhone or iPad. Build deck projects faster - Design straight, L-shaped, U-shaped, freestanding, wraparound, custom, gazebo, multi-level, and octagonal decks - Tune joist spacing, beam spacing, posts, footings, decking direction, stairs, railing, roof-over-deck concepts, and terrain notes - Work in imperial or metric measurements for field-friendly input See the structure clearly - Review live 2D deck plans with joists, beams, posts, footings, stairs, labels, and project metrics - Inspect the deck in 3D before you build - Check warnings, presentation notes, material quantities, and cut lists in one workspace Export and share locally - Save blueprint PDFs, material lists, cut lists, and offline project packages - Add white-label branding to exports with Decks 3D Pro - Keep projects, drafts, exports, and packages on device unless you choose to share them - No account required Built for real deck workflows Decks 3D focuses on framing clarity and deck-specific planning instead of generic home design tools. It is made for deck jobs, client walkthroughs, and faster field decisions on iPhone and iPad. Free and Pro Start free with straight deck projects. Decks 3D Pro unlocks all 9 deck shapes, blueprint PDF export, white-label exports, and advanced planning tools. Concept plans only. Verify spans, footings, and local code before construction or permit submission. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Decks Builder

Design and plan custom decks with a framing-first approach. Visualize your projects in 3D, generate material estimates, and export plans in various formats. Ideal for contractors and serious DIYers.

Highlights
  • Framing-first deck workflow
  • 3D project review
  • Material takeoffs and cost estimates
  • Multiple export formats (PDF, CSV, DXF, SVG)
  • Support for various deck types
  • Live 2D deck plans
Features
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Design decks with a workflow built for real projects. Decks Builder is a framing-first deck planning app for contractors, remodelers, deck builders, designers, and serious DIY users. Create deck layouts, review framing, inspect the design in 3D, and generate the export files you need while keeping projects stored on your device. Build from simple to advanced deck types: - Straight decks - L-shaped and U-shaped decks - Freestanding layouts - Wraparound and custom workflows - Gazebo, multi-level, and roof-over-deck planning Plan with build-focused tools: - Framing-first deck workflow - Joist, beam, post, and perimeter review - Validation notes while you work - Material takeoffs and cost estimates - Imperial and metric input Review and export with confidence: - Live 2D deck plans - 3D project review - PDF, CSV, PNG, DXF, and SVG exports - Portable project bundles for local import/export - Saved versions and project history Free includes straight deck planning and limited saved projects. Premium unlocks advanced deck types, deeper exports, 3D workflows, and more saved project capacity. Decks Builder is designed to help you plan faster and communicate more clearly before building. Always verify dimensions, spans, loads, code requirements, and site conditions before construction. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Decks 3D4 screens
Decks Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Decks Builder at 2.0 against Decks 3D's 1.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Decks 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Decks Builder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Decks Builder holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Decks 3D versus Decks Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDecks 3DDecks Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastin MichaelJalsaa

Customer experience

Decks 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Decks Builder

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Decks 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Decks Builder

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Decks 3D free?
Decks 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decks Builder free?
Decks Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Decks 3D or Decks Builder?
Decks Builder is rated higher. Decks 3D averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Decks Builder averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Decks 3D or Decks Builder have ads?
Neither Decks 3D nor Decks Builder shows ads.

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