Comparison

TapGlance Interior Design vs ARKitchen Kitchen Design

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

Head to head
About

TapGlance Interior Design

Easily create stunning, photo-realistic interior designs with this intuitive app. Drag and drop thousands of items, test materials, and even import 3D models. Visualize your projects in 2D or 3D and generate high-quality renders.

Highlights
  • Photo-realistic rendering
  • Drag and drop furniture
  • Import 3D models
  • Layout, 2D, and 3D modes
  • Cloud rendering technology
  • Direct object manipulation
  • Stairwell creation
Features
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TapGlance is a powerful and intuitive interior design app. Within minutes and without any prior experience, you can create photo-realistic images of just about any interior design project you have in mind. See TapGlance in action - https://vimeo.com/120228505 Drag and drop furniture, fixtures and appliances into your plan – more than 2000 items and materials are included with the app for free. Test material combinations using over a thousand included materials, or import your own seamless textures or camera photos. NEW - You can now import 3D models into TapGlance directly from websites like 3DWarehouse and SketchFab. Hundreds of thousands of models are now at your disposal. A subscription to the advanced or professional plan is required to import 3D models. You can design your plan using three different modes: • The layout mode, where you add, remove, shape, and arrange entire rooms. • The 2D mode, where you furnish the plan from a two-dimensional top vi • The 3D mode, where you can walk through the plan in three-dimensional perspective, decorate it using a wide variety of furniture, fixtures and appliances, and apply materials to walls, floors and object When your 3D scene is ready, tap a button and bring it to life using our cutting edge cloud render technology. The images produced by TapGlance are so real, most people will not be able to tell they were designed on a tablet device. In many cases, the results will far exceed even professional 3D applications, with little or no effort on your side. NOTE - Cloud renders are performed on a dedicated high-end server farm and require an active subscription plan. TapGlance is based on our award winning “Interior Design for iPad” app. With hundreds of thousands of users, and the distinction of being one of TIME magazine’s top 50 best apps in the world, we were compelled to push the boundaries and create this next generation interior design experience. It offers more than 75 new features and improvements as well as the revolutionary cloud render technology. Features & Highlights: Cloud Render (3D) - Combining cutting edge technology with hundreds of dedicated servers, TapGlance can transform your 3D scene into a photo-realistic image. The cloud render service uses real world lighting system, taking into account the environment you choose and the artificial light sources you place in your scene. Direct Object Manipulation (2D, 3D) - Quickly move, rotate and scale any object in the scene using real-time transform handles. Easily change door and window locations by dragging them around, in 2D or 3D mode. Stairwells (2D,3D) - Drag a staircase to a plan and TapGlance can automatically create the stairwell and build the correct railing. You can, of course, do these manually if you wish. Cameras (3D) - TapGlance supports an unlimited number of cameras, so you can quickly and easily move between saved views of your plan and render from the same vantage point every time. TapGlance offers auto-renewal subscription. The app itself and its content is completely free, while renders and a few professional features like 4K renders and custom logo require a subscription which auto-renews every 30 days unless cancelled. Please read the following about the auto-renewable nature of subscriptions: • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. • You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. • Privacy policy - https://www.blackmanastudios.com/tapglance-app/tapglance-privacy-policy/ • Terms of use - https://www.blackmanastudios.com/tapglance-app/tapglance-terms-and-conditions/

About

ARKitchen Kitchen Design

Design and visualize your dream kitchen using augmented reality and 3D modeling. This app allows you to plan layouts, customize cabinets, and preview renovations in real-time before you build.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality kitchen visualization
  • 3D design and planning
  • Lidar scan for accurate floor plans
  • Customizable cabinet styles and colors
  • AI-powered layout suggestions
  • Multiple design modes (AR, Lidar, 3D, 2D)
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ARKitchen – Virtual Kitchen Planner & 3D Design Visualizer Design, build, and renovate your dream kitchen in minutes with ARKitchen – the ultimate virtual kitchen planner powered by 3D, AR, and Lidar scan technology. Whether you're going for a full makeover or just refreshing your cabinet style and counter surfaces, ARKitchen helps you bring your kitchen design ideas to life like never before. Real-Time Kitchen Makeover with Augmented Reality Give your kitchen a brand new look without lifting a hammer! With our advanced AR visualizer, you can overlay new layouts, cabinets, and counters directly onto your existing kitchen using your smartphone camera. Walk around your room and see your design from every angle, all in real time. Supported on ARKit devices (iPhone 6s and newer, iPad mini 5th gen, iPad Air 3rd gen and later). Precision Lidar Scan for Accurate Floor and Room Plans Use Lidar scan technology (available on iOS Pro devices) to scan your floor and record accurate room dimensions. Instantly generate a detailed floor plan with perfect measurements – the first step in any smart renovation project. Say goodbye to tape measures and guesswork! Endless Customization – Cabinet Colours, Counters & More Explore stunning kitchen design possibilities by customizing your cabinet styles, changing counter textures, and experimenting with different layout options. This intuitive interior design app helps you visualize the full transformation before committing to a makeover. AI-Powered Interior Planner with Smart Suggestions Let our AI-powered planner do the heavy lifting. Based on your floor plan, ARKitchen automatically recommends smart layout and design solutions. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned designer, our AI tools help you unlock stunning new ideas with just a few taps. Choose the Right Mode for Your Project Classic AR Mode: Use your phone’s camera to virtually add and move kitchen elements with real-time feedback. Lidar Scan Mode: Scan any room with Lidar to instantly generate a detailed 3D floor plan. 3D Design Mode: Play with cabinet shapes and configurations in a fully interactive 3D environment. 2D Planner Mode: Drag and drop cabinets, counters, and walls to map out your dream layout from scratch. Designed for DIYers, Homeowners & Interior Designers Whether you’re planning to renovate a small kitchen or do a full home makeover, ARKitchen is built for homeowners, contractors, and interior design pros alike. Save money and time by planning smarter. Avoid renovation mistakes by previewing your ideas in full 3D before you build. Download ARKitchen Today – Try It FREE! Ready to start your dream kitchen makeover? Download ARKitchen now and become your own virtual planner, designer, and builder. Experience powerful 3D and AR design tools all in one beautifully designed app. Build. Visualize. Renovate. Your dream kitchen starts here.

Screenshots

TapGlance Interior Design4 screens
ARKitchen Kitchen Design4 screens

Verdict

The call

TapGlance Interior Design and ARKitchen Kitchen Design both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of TapGlance Interior Design's written reviews are positive against 27% of ARKitchen Kitchen Design's. TapGlance Interior Design also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). ARKitchen Kitchen Design's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. TapGlance Interior Design sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ARKitchen Kitchen Design sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARKitchen Kitchen Design holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 501 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of TapGlance Interior Design's written reviews are positive against 27% of ARKitchen Kitchen Design's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapGlance Interior Design ships an update every 2 months, ARKitchen Kitchen Design every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TapGlance Interior Design versus ARKitchen Kitchen Design: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapGlance Interior DesignARKitchen Kitchen Design
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (312 ratings)4.3 (501 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better26.8% of reviews
Number of ratings312501 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB954 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlack Mana Studios Group LLCAltered Teapot Corporation

Customer experience

TapGlance Interior Design

All ratings312 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative17.6%

ARKitchen Kitchen Design

All ratings485 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive26.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative67.9%

User reviews

TapGlance Interior Design

From 312 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great for quick interior designs
  • 💡 Ability to create multi-floor homes
  • 🚀 Smooth 3D walkthrough
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription for rendering
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🔒 Losing access to previously paid renders
  • 🚫 Limited furniture and decor options

ARKitchen Kitchen Design

From 501 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for kitchen design
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of features and customization options
  • 👍 Helpful for visualizing kitchen remodel
  • 👍 Variety of design options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy, screen jumps around
  • 🐛 Difficult to use, not intuitive
  • 🔒 Need to pay to access full features
  • 🐛 Camera access issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs

Bugs and requests

TapGlance Interior Design

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Rooms changing shape unexpectedly
  • Imported models not working after updates
  • Renders and previews disappearing after subscription ends
  • Walkthrough mode causing app to freeze

Requested features

6 requests
  • More furniture and decor options
  • Ability to create curved walls and roofs
  • Option to adjust ceiling heights per room
  • Improved staircase customization
  • Integration with exterior design
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  • Ability to print floor plans to scale

ARKitchen Kitchen Design

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App won't open or start
  • Placement of elements is inconsistent
  • Inability to remove or rearrange cabinets
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow custom kitchen shapes, not just rectangular
  • Improve placement and positioning of cabinets and appliances
  • Add more furniture and appliance models
  • Improve save/load functionality
  • Better AR integration and visualization

In-app purchases

5 purchases

TapGlance Interior Design

Subscriptions4
  • Standard14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Enthusiast$9.991 Month
  • Advanced$29.991 Month
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  • Professional$79.991 Month
One-time1
  • Custom Logo$29.99
4 purchases

ARKitchen Kitchen Design

One-time4
  • ProVersion 30 Days$4.99
  • ProVersion30Days$4.99
  • ProVersion 365 Days$24.99
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  • ProVersion365Days$24.99

Questions

Is TapGlance Interior Design free?
TapGlance Interior Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARKitchen Kitchen Design free?
ARKitchen Kitchen Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TapGlance Interior Design or ARKitchen Kitchen Design?
ARKitchen Kitchen Design is rated higher. TapGlance Interior Design averages 4.1 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while ARKitchen Kitchen Design averages 4.3 from 501 ratings.
Do TapGlance Interior Design or ARKitchen Kitchen Design have ads?
TapGlance Interior Design shows ads; ARKitchen Kitchen Design does not.
Which is updated more often, TapGlance Interior Design or ARKitchen Kitchen Design?
TapGlance Interior Design ships an update every 2 months, and ARKitchen Kitchen Design every 5 days. Most recently, TapGlance Interior Design was updated on October 24, 2026 and ARKitchen Kitchen Design on October 24, 2026.

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