Comparison

Draft Paper vs 3D Snap

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

Head to head
About

Draft Paper

Create floor plans, layouts, and blueprints with ease using intuitive drawing tools. Support for multiple layers, iCloud, and Dropbox integration allows for seamless workflow. Export your designs to various formats for printing or further editing.

Highlights
  • Draw lines, rectangles, text, and more
  • Support for multiple layers
  • Export to PDF, JPEG, and DXF
  • iCloud and Dropbox integration
  • Mirror, translate, rotate, and scale operations
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Draft Paper is a simple and intuitive way to make floor plans, layouts or blueprints quickly and easily. Touch and drag to draw lines and rectangles on up to 10 independent layers, then export directly to PDF, JPEG or DXF ready for printing, emailing or editing in other software. Full feature list: + Drawing: Line, Dotted Line, Arrow, Rectangle, Ellipse, Segment, Text, Erase, Measure, Presentation + Multi file iCloud support + Export to JPEG / Vector PDF / DXF + Upload / download from DropBox or any other compatible app + Mirror / translate / rotate / scale operations + Smooth, fast and intuitive zooming / panning + Multiple layers and colors + Selectable right / left handed modes. + Unlimited undo + Unlimited size drawing area + Apple Pencil support (including double tap) + Metric / Imperial (USC) units support + Designed for iPhone and iPad For full instructions please visit our website, http://draftpaper-app.com

About

3D Snap

Transform your iPhone into a powerful floor plan creator and 3D scanner using LiDAR technology. Quickly capture room layouts, measure spaces, and visualize objects in 3D for renovation, interior design, or moving.

Highlights
  • LiDAR-powered room scanning
  • Instant floor plan generation
  • 3D object scanning from photos
  • Accurate AR measurements
  • Export floor plans and 3D models
  • Measure walls, areas, and furniture
Features
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Turn your iPhone into the ultimate floor plan creator with 3D Snap, powered by cutting-edge LiDAR and AI. Renovating your home or rearranging furniture? Moving and want to make sure everything will fit in your new apartment? 3D Snap lets you scan rooms in seconds, saving you hours of manual measuring. Just point your camera and start scanning. The smart LiDAR and AI technologies capture walls, doors, and furniture—delivering complete floor plans, 3D models, and precise dimensions instantly. Join 2 million+ professionals and DIY enthusiasts who plan smarter. WHY 3D SNAP? • Time saved: Scan a room in 30 seconds. • No LiDAR required: AI-powered photo scanning creates a full 3D room plan on any device. • Accuracy you can trust: Measure walls, areas, and furniture for draft planning and fit checks. • Photo to 3D: Capture objects with a single photo for instant 3D visualization. • Professional exports: Share floor plans and 3D models as PDFs or import them into design software. • Easy to use: DIYers and pros alike can scan, plan, and visualize without technical skills. FLOOR PLAN CREATOR Need a floor plan for a contractor or client? Scan any room and get a complete layout instantly. Just walk through with your camera, and walls, doors, and furniture will appear automatically. Get accurate results in just 30 seconds. 3D OBJECT SCANNER Capture any object in full 3D—even items in hard-to-reach places, like ceiling lights, high windows, or tall bookcases. Just snap a photo and let AI create a 3D prototype instantly. Perfect for checking how furniture will fit into your space or creating references for custom orders. MEASURE & ALIGN TOOLS Point your camera at any surface to get instant dimensions with the AR ruler. Calculate areas for flooring or paint estimates. Check horizontal and vertical alignment to hang art or level shelves. EXPORT & SHARE Save your scans as PDFs, 3D files, or images. Send floor plans to contractors, import models into design software, or add them to client proposals. Your scans will be ready for any professional workflow, straight from your iPhone. DECOR & VISUALIZATION Experiment with colors and textures for floors and walls using single-click presets. Try different furniture arrangements to see how your space will look before you buy, build, or renovate. Your all-in-one 3D scanner app is here. Download 3D Snap and turn any space into a plan! 3D Snap PRO – Subscribe to get access to all features. You will be charged after your purchase is confirmed. – Subscriptions auto-renew 24 hours before the expiration date. You can manage your subscriptions in Account Settings on the App Store. Terms of Use: http://bpmob.com/3d_scan_ios/terms/en/ Privacy Policy: http://bpmob.com/3d_scan_ios/privacy/en/

Screenshots

Draft Paper4 screens
3D Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Draft Paper at 4.4 against 3D Snap's 3.9. Draft Paper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 32%). 3D Snap's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. Draft Paper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Snap sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Draft Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Draft Paper has 16K ratings behind it against 520, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Draft Paper's written reviews are positive against 32% of 3D Snap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Snap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Draft Paper versus 3D Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraft Paper3D Snap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings) — better3.9 (520 ratings)
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews — better31.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better520
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#173 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB170 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiles GoddardBPMobile

Customer experience

Draft Paper

All ratings15,754 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral14.9%
Negative34.3%

3D Snap

All ratings441 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative24.3%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative62.1%

User reviews

Draft Paper

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive to use
  • 💡 Useful for quick sketches and floor plans
  • 🚀 Efficient for basic drafting needs
  • 😊 Great value for the price

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and loss of work
  • 🔧 Limited functionality compared to professional CAD tools
  • 🔧 Difficulty with precise measurements and line placement
  • 🔧 Lack of advanced features like text editing and color fill

3D Snap

From 520 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate measurements
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Helpful for home improvement projects
  • 💯 Stunningly realistic 3D models

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🤯 Confusing navigation and UI
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Incompatible with older devices
  • 🤔 Inaccurate room scans and measurements

Bugs and requests

Draft Paper

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Saved files disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Inconsistent behavior when zooming and panning
  • Inability to import/export files as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add copy/paste functionality
  • Improve text editing capabilities
  • Provide more precise measurement tools
  • Implement ability to save multiple versions of a project

3D Snap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Walls appear crooked in 3D models
  • Furniture obstructs accurate scanning
  • Difficulty cancelling subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit scanned rooms
  • Option to manually input measurements
  • Export functionality for floor plans
  • Multi-room support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Draft Paper

One-time1
  • All Features$9.99
15 purchases

3D Snap

Subscriptions15
  • Premium$4.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Premium$5.997 Days
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  • Premium$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Premium$8.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Premium$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium2 variants$19.991 Year
  • Premium$29.991 Year
  • Premium$39.991 Year
  • Premium$149.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Draft Paper free?
Draft Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Snap free?
3D Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Draft Paper or 3D Snap?
Draft Paper is rated higher. Draft Paper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while 3D Snap averages 3.9 from 520 ratings.
Do Draft Paper or 3D Snap have ads?
3D Snap shows ads; Draft Paper does not.
Which is updated more often, Draft Paper or 3D Snap?
Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Snap every 3 weeks. Most recently, Draft Paper was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Snap on October 23, 2026.

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