Comparison

Hover vs PrepScanner

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

PrepScanner

Instantly identify plants, animals, and objects with AI. Get survival-relevant analysis like edibility, danger level, and resale value. Dig deeper with AI Chat and save all your scans for future reference.

Highlights
  • AI-powered identification
  • Survival-relevant analysis
  • Object condition assessment
  • AI Chat for follow-up questions
  • Scan history and reference building
  • Unlimited scans with Pro subscription
Features
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PrepScanner is the field identification and analysis tool built for horticulturists, survivalists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Point your camera at any plant, animal or object and get instant AI powered identification with the analysis that actually matters in the field or garden. WHAT PREPSCANNER IDENTIFIES • Animals — species info, danger level, tracking tips, and hunting notes • Plants — edibility, medicinal uses, toxicity warnings, and foraging tips • Objects — condition assessment, resale value, and utility rating FOCUSED FIELD NOTES Every scan goes beyond basic identification. PrepScanner gives you survival-relevant context: Can you eat it? Is it dangerous? What's it worth in a barter scenario? How do you preserve or use it? AI CHAT After every scan, dig deeper with AI Chat. Ask follow-up questions about the identified subject; how to prepare it, how to avoid it, how to use it in a grid-down scenario. SCAN HISTORY Every scan is saved with its photo and full field notes so you can build your own personal field reference over time. PRO SUBSCRIPTION Free users get a limited number of scans. Upgrade to PrepScanner Pro for unlimited scans. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $28.99/year (save 19%) PrepScanner is built for people who take preparedness seriously. Terms of Use: https://prepscanner.app/terms

Screenshots

Hover4 screens
PrepScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PrepScanner at 100% against Hover's 45%. PrepScanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Hover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 1). On price 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. PrepScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hover asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PrepScanner 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Hover's written reviews are positive against 100% of PrepScanner's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hover versus PrepScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoverPrepScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size478 MB49 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHover Inc.Dragon Run Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Hover

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

PrepScanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

PrepScanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hover

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PrepScanner

Subscriptions2
  • PrepScanner Pro$2.991 Month
  • PrepScanner Pro$28.991 Year

Questions

Is Hover free?
Hover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrepScanner free?
PrepScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hover or PrepScanner?
PrepScanner is rated higher. Hover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while PrepScanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hover or PrepScanner have ads?
Hover shows ads; PrepScanner does not.

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