Comparison

ArcSite vs Param Expense

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

Param Expense

Features
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Param Expense is an internal expense management application developed exclusively for Param team members to raise, track, and manage official expenses in a structured and transparent manner. The application simplifies the entire expense submission lifecycle — from expense creation to approval and settlement — ensuring accountability and real-time visibility for both employees and managers. Key Features: Expense Creation Submit expenses by selecting expense type (e.g., Purchase) Enter amount and remarks Upload or scan bill images directly from the camera Attach recipient phone number (where applicable) Expense Tracking View complete expense history Track status (Pending / Settled) Monitor balance amount Filter records using date range Dashboard Overview View available balance Track total expenses Track total received amount Quick access to recent transactions Role-Based Access Manager-level visibility and control Structured approval workflow Secure internal authentication Profile & Security Update password Notification management Secure logout This application is strictly for internal organizational use and is not intended for public financial transactions.

Screenshots

ArcSite4 screens
Param Expense4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Param Expense at none against ArcSite's 11. Param Expense also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). ArcSite's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. ArcSite sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Param Expense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcSite ships an update weekly, Param Expense daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ArcSite versus Param Expense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcSiteParam Expense
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.1K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArctuition LLCUPHEAD MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PRIVATE LIMITED

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

Param Expense

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Param Expense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcSite free?
ArcSite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Param Expense free?
Param Expense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArcSite or Param Expense have ads?
Neither ArcSite nor Param Expense shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcSite or Param Expense?
ArcSite ships an update weekly, and Param Expense daily. Most recently, ArcSite was updated on September 25, 2026 and Param Expense on September 10, 2026.

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