House Design Pro

Tried a couple of other apps like this. The free version helped me make the decision. It was easy to get up to speed on the app and I was throwing together floor plans in no time. I like the 3D view and all the included design elements. A few quirky behaviors, but nothing that was a show stopper. For the price, how could you go wrong. I would be nice to be able to zoom in more to help refine placement and the wall heights behaved strangely in 3D. I found if you save the plan and reopen it seems to fix it.

I bought this app because we are thinking about building a new home and I want to experiment with floor plans before going to an architect. There are some nice features of this app, but it has some serious flaws, and lets be honest, that’s what we all care about. If you hit the “undo” button, the app crashes. If you try and change the font, the app crashes. There aren’t nearly enough door or window styles. I mean there isn’t a single normal interior door on the app. There isn’t a pre-built washer/dryer, so I had to use a refrigerator to replicate those. There isn’t even a dishwasher icon. The limitation of the add-ons is a bit disappointing considering this is a paid version. It’s also a little frustrating that this is single level build only. I really don’t want to pay $12 for a different app, but I’m afraid with the level of detail I would like to get in to, that is my next step. I do understand that this is only a $4 app and I didn’t spend thousands on a full CAD program that I would have no idea how to use. Just wish there were more of the basics already included.

I purchased the pro version and it gets the job done. Though it has options like copying floor plans it does not work. Often I have problems with in menu options... they just don’t work. The dimensions aren’t as accurate and they do change on you from time to time having to go back to a project and resizing everything all over again. As far as home design apps on iOS this one was the best that I could find. It will get the job done just be sure to email yourself a high res floor plan jpeg because when you come back later on to a project you will find the dimensions can be off from when you made them. Hope this helps

The sliders for scale are terrible, really hard to define an accurate length, as the numbers change when you move your finger. Surprising lack of objects; no DINING ROOM?? Your finger blocks the dimensions for small objects like a bedside table when resizing. Despite these and some other aggravating things, perseverance does pay off with easy to move objects which give a real idea of how to layout a room effectively. Worth the money for me. The 3D adds little, in my opinion. Overall, it works great for an amateur like me!

I got this app to illustrate my ideas to my designer and she wanted it for herself! Go figure. I’ve had closer control over what I want to see happen with my remodel. The ease of use is actually fun. I would like to see more furnishing options and closet configurations so I’m looking forward to those updates. Well worth the investment!