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Home and interior design app for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and Windows. - livehome3d.com

· 9 hours ago

Homeowners and DIY planners get real value from a one-time license and cross-platform apps. Professional CAD users report it is unintuitive and hard to organize.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 40+ public sources. Review depth is thin: Trustpilot lists only 4 reviews.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support quality
  • Security postureNo security evidence in reviewed sources

Pricing

$0

Free version

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Desktop license$129.99 (list $149.99)
In-app extrasFrom $5

Best for

  • Homeowners planning a remodel
  • DIY floor plans in 2D and 3D
  • Real estate agents staging listings
  • Apple users with iPhone or iPad

Not for

  • Professional architects needing CAD or BIM precision
  • Teams needing shared, collaborative design workflows
  • Buyers who refuse in-app upsells
  • Firms needing centralized license management

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Rendering starts with 10 free credits, then costs money.

medium

Store lists $149.99 and $129.99 for the macOS app. Confirm the tier before buying.

medium

A Google Play reviewer says support plays dumb on complaints.

low

Materials and objects are in-app purchases starting at $5.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Runs on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Windows.
  • Supports Apple RoomPlan room scanning since 2022.
  • Photo-realistic rendering runs on AMD Radeon ProRender.
  • Exports 3D models on Mac and Android.
  • Lifetime license option avoids subscription fees.

Cons

  • Users say the app is not intuitive.
  • A long-time SketchUp user reports trouble organizing projects.
  • One reviewer calls it below average as a primary architect tool.
  • Only 4 Trustpilot reviews exist.
  • Material packs and render credits cost extra.

Sources & method

- 13 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x5review x6security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 13

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. One-time license, but renders and extras cost extra
  • Ease of use: 2/5. Reddit users call it unintuitive
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Cross-platform, RoomPlan scanning, ProRender, model export
  • Support quality: 2/5. Google Play reviewer says complaints get stonewalled
  • Security posture. No security evidence in reviewed sources
  • $129.99-$149.99 Desktop license One-time macOS purchase, macOS 13+
  • Yes Free tier Free downloads, 10 free render credits
  • From $5 In-app extras 300+ lifelike materials pack
  • 4 Trustpilot reviews As of Dec 2019

Pricing

Free version

$0

  • Free download on mobile and desktop stores
  • 10 free render credits

Desktop license

$129.99 (list $149.99)

  • One-time purchase, macOS 13+
  • Full home and interior design features

In-app extras

From $5

  • 300+ lifelike materials
  • Extra object packs

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reviews split: mobile users praise the app, while power users coming from SketchUp find it unintuitive.

“Overall, livehome3d feels like I can't organize it”
Reddit, r/LiveHome3d
“I really like LiveHome3D”
JustUseApp review
“Really really good app”
Google Play review
Full analysis

Based on 40+ public sources. Review depth is thin: Trustpilot lists only 4 reviews.

Solid consumer home design app at a one-time price; pros and CAD users hit its limits fast.

Methodology

Based on 40+ public sources. Review depth is thin: Trustpilot lists only 4 reviews.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Live Home 3D — official sitelivehome3d.com
    official
  2. Live Home 3D — Online Storelivehome3d.com
    official
  3. Live Home 3D — In-App Purchase Optionslivehome3d.com
    official
  4. Live Home 3D — Support (render credits)livehome3d.com
    official
  5. Product security pagelivehome3d.com
    security
  6. Long-time SketchUp user's experience (Reddit)reddit.com
    review
  7. Google Play reviewsplay.google.com
    review
  8. Trustpilot reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  9. JustUseApp reviewsjustuseapp.com
    review
  10. ArchitectureLab verdict reviewarchitecturelab.net
    review
  11. Facebook review pagefacebook.com
    review
  12. Forbes: RoomPlan update and lifetime licenseforbes.com
    news
  13. AMD Radeon ProRender articlelivehome3d.com
    official

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