Comparison

Draft Paper vs ArcSite

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

ArcSite

This app allows contractors to create accurate floor plans and site layouts directly on-site. It streamlines the process of planning remodels, running takeoffs, generating professional proposals, and collecting payments, all from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Sketch accurate floor plans on-site
  • Plan remodels and renovations
  • Run takeoff and generate material lists
  • Create professional proposals and estimates
  • Collect payment within the app
  • Scan rooms with LiDAR and AR (Pro devices)
Features
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ArcSite is the perfect design tool for all levels, from beginners sketching out floor plans to experienced professionals taking on complex projects. No matter your experience, ArcSite puts intuitive CAD within everyone's reach. ArcSite goes beyond design: start with a drawing to capture data, calculate material quantities, and instantly create estimates and job reports in one place. Once you’re finished drawing with ArcSite’s floor plan creator, you can easily share and collaborate on projects, generate professional proposals, material lists, and estimates, and accept payments from anywhere, helping you win more business. INTUITIVE DRAWING TOOLS FOR ROOM & HOUSE DESIGN - *AI Trace: Sketch it, scan it, see your space. Turn a hand sketch, photo, or PDF into an editable, to-scale floor plan. *only available for iPad; iPhone features coming soon - Advanced 2D CAD-level precision without the CAD learning curve. - Create plans from a map: Start a new drawing using a satellite image as your base. Enter an address to find a location, then zoom in or out to set boundaries; the scale will be set automatically. - Designed for everyone: Easy for first-time users, precise enough for professionals. - Export, Cloud sync, and collaborate: Your room design drawings export to PNG/PDF/DXF/DWG, save to the cloud, and (for professional users) flow directly into material takeoffs, estimates, and signed proposals. - Send proposals: Access Proposal Generation (based on your drawing). - Communicate visual context: Add location-based photos with markup to highlight project issues instantly for teams or customers. WORK FASTER & STAY ORGANIZED WITH FIELD-LEVEL PRECISION - Keep all of your project details in one place. - Customize products, forms, material types, quantity calculations, and pricing to match your data requirements. - Our mobile CAD app offers unmatched accuracy, whether with exact-to-scale drawings or quantities of materials and pricing. - Draw to scale with confidence: Our mobile CAD app makes it easy to get accurate measurements and pricing, every time. - Security - SOC 2 Type II compliant and ISO/IEC 27001 certified. SMART FEATURES FOR CREATING FLOOR PLANS - *AR Room Scanner: Scan a room or space with your phone or iPad camera and get a scaled floor plan placed directly in the drawing canvas, no manual measuring. *only for Apple Pro devices - Smart Shapes and parametric objects: Walls, doors, windows, and shapes can snap into place, auto-count, and adjust as you draw or resize. - Quick-start template gallery: Pre-built templates save you time. WHO USES ARCSITE? - Sales Teams - Residential Contractors - Fencing Pros - Foundation Repair Experts - Designers, Architects - Creative Homeowners - Remodeling Pros - Inspectors - Auditors - General Contractors - And more WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT ARCSITE? "I haven't found anything else that comes close to meeting my needs. With ArcSite I save hours on every estimate. Very easy to make accurate and professional-looking drawings, while on-site." - Colin, from JES Foundation Repair "In my opinion, there is no better program for our line of work, we will be much more productive in the long term." - Paul from Johnson Controls TERMS Free 14-day trial on all plans Terms of Service: https://www.arcsite.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/184541 To continue using ArcSite after your trial, purchase a monthly or annual subscription plan (Draw Basic, Draw Pro, Takeoff, or Estimate). Each tier offers different features; details are in-app. AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION INFO * Payment charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase * Subscription renews unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hours before the current period ends * Renewal charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period * Manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in Account Settings after purchase * Unused portion of a free trial is forfeited upon subscription purchase

Screenshots

Draft Paper4 screens
ArcSite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArcSite at 4.7 against Draft Paper's 4.4. ArcSite also leads on chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 ArcSite sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcSite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16K and 9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Draft Paper's written reviews are positive against 45% of ArcSite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, ArcSite weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Draft Paper versus ArcSite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDraft PaperArcSite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings)4.7 (9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16K — better9K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiles GoddardArctuition LLC

Customer experience

Draft Paper

All ratings15,754 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive50.8%
Neutral15.1%
Negative34.1%

ArcSite

All ratings9,034 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews604 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative42.5%

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

ArcSite

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy and powerful tool
  • 👍 User-friendly and intuitive
  • 👍 Works great on all devices
  • 👍 Helps create accurate plans
  • 👍 Useful for various projects

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🐛 Drawings disappearing
  • 🐛 Measurements issues
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes

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

ArcSite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Drawings not opening
  • Walls not connecting properly
  • Dimensions constantly shifting
  • Unexpected auto-merging of objects

Requested features

5 requests
  • 3D support
  • More affordable pricing options
  • One-time purchase option
  • Improved export options
  • Better layering and floor management

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Draft Paper

One-time1
  • All Features$9.99
11 purchases

ArcSite

Subscriptions11
  • Draw Basic$14.991 Month
  • Draw Basic14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Draw Pro$34.991 Month
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  • Draw Pro14 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Draw Basic (Yearly)$119.991 Year
  • Advanced$119.991 Month
  • Advanced14 Days trial$119.991 Month
  • Takeoff$119.991 Month
  • Takeoff14 Days trial$119.991 Month
  • Estimate14 Days trial$159.991 Month
  • Estimate$159.991 Month

Questions

Is Draft Paper free?
Draft Paper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArcSite free?
ArcSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Draft Paper or ArcSite?
ArcSite is rated higher. Draft Paper averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while ArcSite averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.
Do Draft Paper or ArcSite have ads?
Neither Draft Paper nor ArcSite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Draft Paper or ArcSite?
Draft Paper ships an update every 2 weeks, and ArcSite weekly. Most recently, Draft Paper was updated on September 23, 2026 and ArcSite on September 24, 2026.

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