Comparison

ArcSite vs EdrawMax

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

Head to head
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

About

EdrawMax

This AI-powered diagramming tool transforms your ideas into professional visuals effortlessly. Create flowcharts, org charts, mind maps, and more with extensive templates and smart AI assistance. Collaborate seamlessly and export to various formats.

Highlights
  • Photo to editable diagram conversion
  • AI-powered diagram generation
  • 40,000+ templates and 17,000+ symbols
  • Multi-platform collaboration
  • Seamless sharing and export options
  • Import and edit Visio files
Features
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EdrawMax is your all-in-one AI diagramming tool that turns ideas into visuals with ease. Whether you’re sketching out a workflow, mind map, org chart, or technical diagram, EdrawMax empowers you to create professional-level visuals in seconds. Explore 40,000+ built-in templates, covering flowcharts, organizational charts, project plans, and more. Dive into a world of creativity and efficiency. KEY FEATURES [Photo to Editable Diagram] Snap and convert: Instantly turn paper notes or whiteboard content into editable diagrams Auto-detects logic and layout: Preserve structure and clarity Beautiful templates: Auto-style your content for a clean, modern look Flexible export: Save as image, PDF, or editable Edraw (.eddx) file Great for digitizing meeting notes, study cards, paper documents, and more [Instant Diagrams with AI Templates] One-tap to clone: Reproduce the look and feel of any popular template Batch generation: Quickly create multiple diagrams with a unified style Visual inspiration: Supports timelines, infographics, flowcharts, and socials 40,000+ templates and 17,000+ symbols at your fingertips Ideal for office workflows, design layouts, academic diagrams, resumes, and scientific models [Smarter AI Assistant] Multiple AI models supported: Chatgpt, Gemini and more Side-by-side comparison: Easily evaluate answers from different AI models. Smarter answers, faster decisions. Specialized tools: AI diagram generator, AI translator, brainstorm bot, marketing copywriter, and more Fully customizable AI scenarios to fit your unique needs [Multi-Platform Collaboration & Seamless Sharing] Import Visio files and edit without compatibility issues Export to multiple formats: PDF, image, and EDDX Cloud sync across desktop, mobile, and online One-tap share to email, Facebook, WhatsApp, and other social channels Enhanced security with file encryption and share expiration settings **Built for Every Use Case** Professionals: Create org charts, process diagrams, Gantt charts, circuit diagrams, timeline diagrams, and more Students: Easily create history timeline, family tree, and math Algorithm flowcharts Designers: Draft home layouts, HVAC plans, office designs, evacuation routes, and even wardrobe blueprints Educators and Researchers: Visualize lab equipment, physics/biology diagrams, astronomy models, and thesis content with ease **In-App Purchase Information** • Payment charged upon confirmation via iTunes account. • Subscriptions auto-renew; disable 24hrs before current period ends in Settings > iTunes & App Store. **Privacy & Terms** • Privacy Policy: https://www.edrawsoft.com/privacy-policy.html • Terms & Conditions: https://www.edrawsoft.com/terms-conditions.html **Support You Can Rely On** Our dedicated support team is always here to help. Have questions or feedback? We’re committed to providing timely and effective assistance. • Email: support@edrawsoft.com • Support Center: https://www.edrawsoft.com/support-center.html • Website: https://www.edrawsoft.com/ • Twitter: Edraw @edrawsoft • Facebook: Edraw Software Love EdrawMax? If EdrawMax makes your work or study easier, please leave us a positive review. Your feedback motivates us to keep improving and innovating!

Screenshots

ArcSite4 screens
EdrawMax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ArcSite at 4.7 against EdrawMax's 3.4. ArcSite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 33). EdrawMax's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, 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. ArcSite sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and EdrawMax sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcSite has 9.2K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of ArcSite's written reviews are positive against 64% of EdrawMax's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcSite ships an update weekly, EdrawMax every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
ArcSite versus EdrawMax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcSiteEdrawMax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.2K ratings) — better3.4 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.2K — better33
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArctuition LLCEdraw Software Co., Ltd

Customer experience

ArcSite

All ratings9,163 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative42.4%

EdrawMax

All ratings33 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative30.4%

User reviews

ArcSite

From 9.2K 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

EdrawMax

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 💡 Helpful templates for quick start
  • 🤝 Great collaboration features
  • 🎨 Easy to customize diagrams

Room to improve

  • ❌ Not suitable for iPad
  • 🐛 Generation failed errors
  • 💳 Difficult to cancel auto-renewal
  • 💸 No refunds for unwanted charges
  • 📱 Mobile app is unusable

Bugs and requests

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

EdrawMax

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Data loss after signing out
  • App not letting users join
  • Generation failed errors
  • iPhone version only, not iPad

Requested features

4 requests
  • iPad support
  • Full-screen iPad app
  • Replicate desktop version on mobile
  • Improve mobile app usability

In-app purchases

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
9 purchases

EdrawMax

Subscriptions6
  • EdrawMax Weekly Plan with ai$6.997 Days
  • iOS Version Subscription$9.996 Months
  • EdrawMax Anual Plan with ai$29.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Full-Platform Subscription 6$68.996 Months
  • Full-Platform Subscription 12$98.991 Year
  • Cross-Platform 12 Months$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • Edraw AI Tokens$5.90
  • Edraw AI tokens$9.90
  • Edraw AI tokens$79.90

Questions

Is ArcSite free?
ArcSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EdrawMax free?
EdrawMax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArcSite or EdrawMax?
ArcSite is rated higher. ArcSite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while EdrawMax averages 3.4 from 33 ratings.
Do ArcSite or EdrawMax have ads?
Neither ArcSite nor EdrawMax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcSite or EdrawMax?
ArcSite ships an update weekly, and EdrawMax every 6 weeks. Most recently, ArcSite was updated on October 17, 2026 and EdrawMax on October 13, 2026.

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