Best 8 Interior Design Apps in 2026: Feature Comparison

Planner 5D is the best overall interior design app, thanks to its 2D and 3D floor plans and its availability on iOS, Android, desktop and browser. This list covers 8 apps, from full room planners to AR furniture previewers. Comparisons are based on verified store listings, not hands-on testing.

Quick comparison table

AR apps: MagicPlan, IKEA Place, and Houzz (View in My Room 3D). The rest are floor plan or 3D planners.

1. Planner 5D

Best for: Planning a whole room or home in 2D and 3D.

Planner 5D builds floor plans and rooms in both 2D and 3D, on iOS and Android. The same tool also runs on desktop and in a browser, so your projects aren't stuck on a phone.

Standout feature: The spread of platforms alongside 2D and 3D views.

2. MagicPlan

Best for: Measuring and drawing floor plans on the go.

MagicPlan is a floor plan app for home designers who are out and about, on iOS and Android. It's better for layout and measuring than for decorating.

Standout feature: AR room scanning.

3. HomeByMe

Best for: Beginners planning rooms in 3D.

HomeByMe is a beginner-friendly tool for planning rooms and homes in 3D. It works in a browser and on Android and iOS, so you can start on whatever device is handy.

Standout feature: An approachable 3D planner for first-timers.

4. Houzz

Best for: Inspiration plus shopping and hiring help.

Houzz combines photo inspiration, a product marketplace and a way to find professionals. It's a browse-and-buy app more than a drawing tool.

Standout feature: View in My Room 3D.

5. IKEA Place

Best for: Checking whether IKEA furniture suits your room.

IKEA Place is IKEA's augmented reality app for putting virtual furniture in your space. It's iOS only, so Android users will need to look elsewhere.

Standout feature: AR furniture placement.

6. Roomstyler 3D Home Planner

Best for: Designing and decorating a room in 3D.

Roomstyler 3D Home Planner is a 3D room planning tool for interiors, on iOS and Android. It's another general 3D planner, in the same camp as Planner 5D and HomeByMe.

Standout feature: 3D room planning and decorating in one tool.

7. Homestyler

Best for: 3D designs with realistic renders and lots of furniture to pick from.

Homestyler handles 3D room design and rendering on iOS and Android. It's a good fit if you want to see a result that looks finished.

Standout feature: A large furniture catalog.

8. Sweet Home 3D

Best for: Android users who want to draw plans and arrange furniture.

Sweet Home 3D draws floor plans and places furniture, with a 3D view. The listing we checked covers Android only.

Standout feature: Floor plan drawing paired with a 3D furniture view.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best interior design app for beginners?

HomeByMe is positioned as beginner-friendly for planning rooms in 3D. Planner 5D is a solid alternative if you also want 2D and 3D views and desktop access.

Which apps let me see furniture in my room?

IKEA Place and Houzz's View in My Room 3D. IKEA Place only shows IKEA pieces and is iOS only. Houzz is broader.

Can I make a floor plan with my phone?

Yes. MagicPlan uses AR scanning to build plans, and Sweet Home 3D lets you draw plans on Android.

Which apps work on both iOS and Android?

Planner 5D, MagicPlan, HomeByMe, Houzz, Roomstyler 3D Home Planner and Homestyler. The exceptions are IKEA Place (iOS only) and Sweet Home 3D (Android only in this listing).

The verdict

Planner 5D is the strongest overall pick, thanks to its 2D and 3D planning and its reach across mobile, desktop and browser. Homestyler is the runner-up for rendering and its large furniture catalog.

For AR previews, choose IKEA Place if you're shopping IKEA, or Houzz if you want broader inspiration. This ranking rests on verified listings, not hands-on testing.