Comparison

RIDGID Sketch vs FloorAce

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

Head to head
About

RIDGID Sketch

Create precise project plans and annotate measurements directly onto photos. This tool can be used independently or paired with a laser distance meter for accurate data capture.

Highlights
  • Measurement calculation
  • Project planning
  • Photo annotation
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Drawing mode
  • Photo overlay mode
Features
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RIDGID Sketch is a handy tool that allows you to calculate and communicate various measurements on your projects. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with a RIDGID LM-400 Laser Distance Meter. The app will connect to your LM-400 via Bluetooth and receive precise distance measurements from the device. RIDGID Sketch works in both drawing mode and photo overlay mode allowing you to develop precise room plans or annotate measurements within a picture.

About

FloorAce

Easily create accurate floor plans using Augmented Reality and LiDAR. Measure rooms, add details like doors and windows, and generate 3D models. Share plans instantly as PDFs or DXF files.

Highlights
  • Accurate room measurement
  • Add windows and doors
  • Calculate area and volume
  • Generate PDF floor plans
  • Create 3D room models
  • Export as DXF and PDF
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FloorAce is an easy to use solution to create accurate floor plans. It is ideal for architects, surveyors, real estate agents, facility managers, craftsmen, interior decorators, domestic energy assessors and many more. It utilizes Augmented Reality and the LiDAR sensor in iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPad Pro (models 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024). No other hardware or laser distance meters are necessary. Linear accuracy is mostly better than 2 cm (0.8 inch), area accuracy about 0.5 square meters (5 square feet) or about 1% of the room area. Create and share floor plans and estimates on site instantly. All data processing is done on the device, no cloud connection is necessary. Data collection is about 80% faster than traditional methods. Features - Measure a complete room accurately - Add windows, doors, wall niches - Calculate area, volume, room perimeter & height, area of wall faces, windows etc. - Create a floor plan of a room as PDF with dimensions - Show a 3D model of your room - Export room statistics and drawings as DXF and PDF and share via email Professional subscription (in-app purchase) - Connect rooms to a complete floor plan of a storey - Export FloorJSON format Purchase of a FloorAce subscription allows you to run the FloorAce App on all supported platforms, with your tasks and projects being automatically synchronized between your devices. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel your subscription or turn off auto-renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. A cancelled subscription remains active until the end of the current period, at which time your account reverts to the “Free" subscription functionality. Customers selecting the Free Trial will enjoy “Professional" subscription features for a period of 7 days, after which they can select to purchase a paid subscription. In the absence of a purchase, their account will revert to “Free" subscription functionality. For further information: • FloorAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • FloorAce Terms of Use: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

Screenshots

RIDGID Sketch4 screens
FloorAce4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RIDGID Sketch at none against FloorAce's 1. FloorAce's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 21%). On price, update cadence, 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. FloorAce sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month. RIDGID Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIDGID Sketch ships an update every 3 months, FloorAce every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIDGID Sketch versus FloorAce: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIDGID SketchFloorAce
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIDGID Software SolutionsITS Geo Solutions GmbH

Customer experience

RIDGID Sketch

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral42.9%
Negative35.7%

FloorAce

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIDGID Sketch

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FloorAce

Subscriptions1
  • Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month

Questions

Is RIDGID Sketch free?
RIDGID Sketch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FloorAce free?
FloorAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RIDGID Sketch or FloorAce have ads?
Neither RIDGID Sketch nor FloorAce shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIDGID Sketch or FloorAce?
RIDGID Sketch ships an update every 3 months, and FloorAce every 6 months. Most recently, RIDGID Sketch was updated on October 29, 2026 and FloorAce on October 4, 2026.

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