# ArcSite vs EdrawMax

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ArcSite | EdrawMax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcsite-quick-cad-floor-plans/id986274256/reviews)** | [3.4 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrawmax-ai-diagram-maker/id1663182670/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 242 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arctuition LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967615635) | [Edraw Software Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071176507) |

## What reviewers say

### ArcSite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcsite-quick-cad-floor-plans/id986274256)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw Basic | $14.99 | per month |
| Draw Basic | $14.99 | per month |
| Draw Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| Draw Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| Draw Basic (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Advanced | $119.99 | per month |
| Advanced | $119.99 | per month |
| Takeoff | $119.99 | per month |
| Takeoff | $119.99 | per month |
| Estimate | $159.99 | per month |
| Estimate | $159.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### EdrawMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edrawmax-ai-diagram-maker/id1663182670)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EdrawMax Weekly Plan with ai | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| iOS Version Subscription | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| EdrawMax Anual Plan with ai | $29.99 | per year |
| Full-Platform Subscription 6 | $68.99 | per 6 months |
| Full-Platform Subscription 12 | $98.99 | per year |
| Cross-Platform 12 Months | $99.99 | per year |
| Edraw AI Tokens | $5.90 | one-time |
| Edraw AI tokens | $9.90 | one-time |
| Edraw AI tokens | $79.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*