Planit2d 4+

SImple but effective

I needed to modify a floor plan but didn’t want to use a more featured architectural app. The simplicity of this app was perfect for my objective.

The limitations are more apparent when editing once all the rooms are in place.

1 - The ability to select smaller objects and move them varies significantly with the Zoom level. Undo is VERY helpful because of this!

2 - Undo is also a great feature when zoomed in and there is limited unused screen area to touch.

3 - The snap-to feature should be capable of being disabled. Stretching can be effected by a point in another area making impossible to set the desired dimension. The room will not only need to be removed but moved diagonally from the primary structure thereby avoiding potential interference.

4 - The ability to share files between devices, including M based MacOS devices, is a major limitation. My 27” display would have been an improvement over working on a 11” iPad.

I rated this app a 4 independent of the above because I was able to work with its limitation and achieve my goal. The layers are a nice feature. I used Layer 1 for the entire structure. Layer 2 was used to populate the rooms. This helped significantly with editing Layer 1 to support the necessary items. Layer 3 was used to remove the non-living areas and get the livable square footage.

Still needs a bit of work

I like this App for creating plans but it has a few glitches and idiosyncrasies that frustrate me. Here they are:
1. It needs an undo button. Several times I have deleted or moved the wrong room and I couldn’t just hit “undo” in order to go back. It often takes 5-10 minutes to fix when a go back, or undo button would have fixed it.
2. There are only two save options, save and exit or export. I like to save periodically to make sure I don’t lose my work. When I save it closes, even though I want to continue working on my plans. Then I have to reopen the file again to continue.
3. Not enough kitchen choices. I would like to be able to add more options, like a pantry, a stove, a refrigerator, and a kitchen island or peninsula.
4 Occasional errors show up in my saved file. Right now I have a big black streak running through my home plans that I cannot delete.
5. Finally, I would like an eraser option. An eraser would allow me to shorten lines, smoothe or erase items I do not want.

For the price, the app works moderately well, but there will be frustrations until some of these issues are fixed and needed options are added. I cannot give it 5 stars now, but hopefully I can change my rating in the future.

Developer Response ,

Thanks for the detailed suggestions! Better late than never, the latest version fully supports undo and redo. The app does autosave however a save button for peace of mind is a great idea. Stay tuned.

It’s Great But Needs Updating

Update (from me!)
Thank you for the UNDO feature! I can't wait to play around with the new and improved version.

This is so much fun! I can spend hours playing around with designing my future home. However, many reviewers have hit on the flaws that keep it from 5 stars. Can’t adjust the font size for rooms. Can’t label outside spaces such as “porch.” A slight adjustment makes walls go wonky, and it DESPERATELY NEEDS AN UNDO feature. Sometimes you have to literally move a room out of the house to fix the size. There should also be a way to set the size of a room or element by typing in the dimensions you want. It would be great to be able to add a houseplant, desk, or small table or bookshelf, as well. Developer, please update! :)

Developer Response ,

Good news: we've just released the long-awaited UNDO feature in our latest update! We're also taking note of your other suggestions.