Comparison

Archisketch vs HomeCAD

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

Head to head
About

Archisketch

This app allows users to sketch, doodle, and design to scale, similar to a tracing pad. It supports layering, adding text, dimensions, and symbols, with the ability to import images to set scale. Users can visualize ideas in 3D with perspective tools and export drawings for CAD or creative applications.

Highlights
  • Sketch and draw to scale
  • Layering and editing tools
  • Import images to set scale
  • 3D visualization with perspective tools
  • Export to CAD and Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Print drawings up to A1 size
Features
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Sketch, Doodle and Design to Scale Use Archisketch as you would a tracing pad. Sketch. Draw to scale. Layer over your sketch to further develop your ideas. Erase. Add symbols, colour, text and dimension lines. Import images or plans to set the scale. Zoom in without loss of quality. Rotate a shape, a layer, or the entire drawing to try different options. Visualize your ideas in 3D and see them in context. Use smart one- and two-point perspectives, and adjust your perspective grid and view point. Align your perspective to an image, and your lines automatically snap to the vanishing point. Print your drawings to scale up to A1 size, or export sketches to use in a CAD application or Adobe Creative Cloud. Archisketch is a scale-aware sketching program ideal for Architects, interior and landscape designers, product designers, design students, or anyone working with design on an iPad. To learn more or watch a short video, visit our website. Key features include: * Apple Pencil support * Smart one- and two-point perspectives * Scaled grids, including isometric and axonometric grids * Guide lines, which can be subdivided equally or into specific distances * Infinite canvas size with infinite zoom * Zoom in and out without losing quality * Import and export PDFs * Build new drawings layered on archival drawings * Scrapbook for managing image assets * "Share Extension" adds images and PDFs from other apps * Cut and Paste retains scale awareness * Dimension lines * Add custom symbols to the set of included symbols * Export sketches into CAD applications * Add text and company logo to exports * Adobe Creative Cloud support for both importing and exporting * Print directly from the iPad up to A1 size

About

HomeCAD

Easily design your dream home on your device with this intuitive architectural tool. Create multi-floor layouts, add interior walls, doors, windows, and staircases. Automatically generate project metrics and facade views.

Highlights
  • Create multi-floor house designs
  • Add interior walls, doors, and windows
  • Design facades and staircases
  • Automatic metric generation
  • Automatic roof creation
  • Support for metric and imperial units
Features
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Working drawings of your house — right on iPad, without complex CAD. HomeCAD is a simple professional tool for low-rise construction. Draw a floor plan in minutes and get dimensioned drawings your builders can actually work with: plans with dimension lines and axes, facade views and a complete PDF drawing package. MADE FOR • Small construction companies, architects and designers: sketch and adjust a house project right on site and send the PDF to your client — no desktop CAD needed. • Self-builders: plan your own house without special knowledge and speak the same language with your builders. WHAT YOU GET • Floor plans with automatic dimension lines, axes and room areas • Walls and partitions, doors, windows, inner and entrance staircases • Multiple floors, foundation and roof • Facade views from four sides with level marks • Project specification: rooms, doors, windows • Multi-page PDF drawing package (A4/A3) with a title sheet — ready to print and share • Metric and imperial units FREE AND PRO The free version includes up to 3 projects. The Pro subscription unlocks PDF export and unlimited projects. Available subscriptions: - monthly subscription - annual subscription Subscription price varies by region. Questions or ideas? We answer every email: support@homecad.app The subscription fee will be charged from the bank card associated with your iTunes account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current active subscription. You can manage subscriptions in your iTunes account settings. Terms of Use: https://homecad.app/en/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://homecad.app/en/privacy_policy.php

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Archisketch at 4.3 against HomeCAD's 3.0. Archisketch also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 32%) and ratings volume (266 vs 24). HomeCAD's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Archisketch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and HomeCAD sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Archisketch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archisketch has 266 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Archisketch's written reviews are positive against 32% of HomeCAD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Archisketch ships an update every 2 months, HomeCAD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Archisketch versus HomeCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchisketchHomeCAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (266 ratings) — better3.0 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better32.0% of reviews
Number of ratings266 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen Screen LimitedAleksei Unshchikov

Customer experience

Archisketch

All ratings266 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral7.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews146 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral8.2%
Negative40.4%

HomeCAD

All ratings24 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive32.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative68.0%

Bugs and requests

Archisketch

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 11 and newer
  • Disappearing toolbars and interface elements
  • Inability to save or export drawings
  • Unreliable performance and stability

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • More export options (vector, higher resolution)
  • Improved documentation and tutorials
  • Better support for mixed units (feet + inches)
  • Freehand drawing tools with less smoothing

HomeCAD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Archisketch

One-time5
  • Colour Plus Pack$7.99
  • iCloud Plus Pack$8.99
  • Advance Colour & iCloud Bundle$14.99
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  • Archisketch - Full Version$17.99
  • Full Version with All Add-ons$30.99
5 purchases

HomeCAD

Subscriptions4
  • 1 month Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 1-month subscription$12.991 Month
  • 1 year Pro3 Days trial$38.991 Year
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  • 1-year subscription$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pack of 3 exports to PDF$0.99

Questions

Is Archisketch free?
Archisketch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HomeCAD free?
HomeCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Archisketch or HomeCAD?
Archisketch is rated higher. Archisketch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while HomeCAD averages 3.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Archisketch or HomeCAD have ads?
Neither Archisketch nor HomeCAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Archisketch or HomeCAD?
Archisketch ships an update every 2 months, and HomeCAD every 10 days. Most recently, Archisketch was updated on September 20, 2026 and HomeCAD on September 19, 2026.

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