Comparison

Hover vs SmartPlank

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

Head to head
About

Hover

This app provides construction professionals with tools for accurate measurements, detailed takeoffs, and professional estimates. It helps contractors visualize projects in 3D, generate material lists, and create client-ready proposals, streamlining the entire project lifecycle from initial contact to signed contract.

Highlights
  • Precise measurements from scans or blueprints
  • Accurate construction estimates and takeoffs
  • Interactive 3D project design
  • Customizable estimate templates
  • Professional proposal generation
  • Visual project sharing
Features
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Hover is the property intelligence platform that turns a scan of any residential or commercial property into high-quality 3D data, complete with accurate measurements, structured documentation, and reliable estimates. Whether you're a contractor winning bids or an adjuster closing claims, Hover gives every property professional a single, verified source of truth—from first scan to final estimate. HOW IT WORKS 1. Scan the property. Walk around the structure and scan with your phone. Hover takes the photos you need, no special equipment or second visit required. 2. Hover builds your 3D model and measurements. Hover AI generates a precise 3D model with accurate dimensions for the roof, siding, walls, windows, and doors. 3. Document, estimate, and close. For contractors: generate material quantities, explore design options, and send a professional bid before you leave the driveway. For adjusters: review organized damage documentation, get a repair vs. replace determination, and push a claim-ready package directly to your estimating platform. ONE PLATFORM, EVERY WORKFLOW Hover connects measurement, inspection, and documentation in a single platform. Verified property reports and structured data flow directly into your estimating tools, CRMs, and project management systems—eliminating re-measurement and manual data entry from first site visit to final proposal. Whether you're a solo contractor, a regional roofing company, or a national insurance carrier, Hover scales to your operation. One visual platform. Every property. Every professional. FOR ROOFING & EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS Scan a property, get your measurements, and build a professional proposal—all before you leave the driveway. Hover covers roofing, siding, gutters, windows, doors, and full exterior projects. No more manual takeoffs. No more return visits to re-measure. No more lost bids because your estimate took too long. Hover puts accurate material quantities in your hands on the spot—so you win more projects and close faster than the competition. FOR INSURANCE ADJUSTERS & CLAIMS TEAMS Scan the property, document the damage, and push a claim-ready package to your estimating platform, all from a single visit. Hover covers exterior and interior claims for any damage type, any complexity. No more return visits to re-measure. No more sorting and uploading photos after hours. No more starting over because something was missed on-site. Hover guides you through every step of the scan, inspection, and damage assessment on the property, so when you leave, you're done. Back at the desk, review site photos matched to each roof slope in an interactive 3D model to make faster, more confident repair vs. replace decisions, and get the payout right the first time. The result: accurate, defensible documentation that holds up, every time, no matter who performed the inspection. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE HOVER * 12M homes scanned * Over 300K construction professionals trust Hover * Trusted by nine of the top ten national carriers in the US * Gold standard 3D measurements validated by industry experts * Property reports accepted by leading insurance carriers nationwide * Integrates with leading estimating platforms and construction CRM systems * The only visual estimating platform that combines measurements and design—all the way to generating professional proposals Hover is free to download. First scan takes under 10 minutes—start before you leave your next job site.

About

SmartPlank

Real-time monitoring of humidity and temperature for optimal flooring conditions. Receive alerts when environmental factors deviate from recommended levels to protect your investment.

Highlights
  • Real-time humidity tracking
  • Real-time temperature monitoring
  • Customizable alert notifications
  • Pre- and post-installation monitoring
  • Environment condition tracking
Features
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Monitor humidity and temperature to maintain ideal flooring conditions before and after installation. Track your flooring environment in real time and receive alerts if conditions fall outside recommended levels

Screenshots

Hover4 screens
SmartPlank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SmartPlank at 5.0 against Hover's 4.4. SmartPlank also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Hover's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmartPlank holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hover has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hover ships an update every 8 days, SmartPlank every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hover versus SmartPlank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoverSmartPlank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size478 MB8 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHover Inc.Smartplank Hardwood Floors, Inc.

Customer experience

Hover

All ratings3,051 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral8.4%
Negative46.9%

SmartPlank

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hover

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Photos not uploading correctly
  • 3D model not rendering properly
  • Measurements not matching actual dimensions
  • Inability to go back and add missing photos
  • Logging in and out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit doors, trim, and other details
  • Offline mode for taking photos
  • Faster processing and rendering times
  • More customization options for the 3D model
  • Improved integration with other design tools

SmartPlank

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hover

No in-app purchases

None

SmartPlank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hover free?
Hover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartPlank free?
SmartPlank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hover or SmartPlank?
SmartPlank is rated higher. Hover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while SmartPlank averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Hover or SmartPlank have ads?
Hover shows ads; SmartPlank does not.
Which is updated more often, Hover or SmartPlank?
Hover ships an update every 8 days, and SmartPlank every 4 months. Most recently, Hover was updated on October 17, 2026 and SmartPlank on October 3, 2026.

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