Morpholio
ActiveOverview
Morpholio Trace is a drawing and design app for architects, interior designers, landscape architects, engineers, and urban planners. It supports sketching over imported images, PDFs, and 3D models generated via Apple's RoomPlan LiDAR scanner. The app provides tools for layers, brushes, measurements, and perspective drawing, with projects stored locally via a Morpholio account.
Key Features
- AI Room Scanner - Uses Apple's LiDAR to scan rooms and generate scaled 3D models for sketching.
- Brush Palette - Offers customizable brushes for freehand drawing and annotation.
- Layers Palette - Manages multiple layers for organizing sketches and references.
- Perspective Tool - Assists in drawing accurate perspectives with guides.
- Scale Ruler & Protractor - Provides measurement tools for scaling and angular precision.
- Area Calculation - Calculates areas from drawn shapes.
- PDF Navigator - Imports and navigates PDF underlays for tracing.
- Export Options - Exports projects to PDF and other formats.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic drawing tools, limited brushes and layers. |
| Pro | $19.99/year | Unlimited layers, advanced brushes, RoomPlan integration, exports. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS and iPadOS devices with iPhone/iPad supporting LiDAR for RoomPlan. Requires iOS 16+ for full features. No Android, desktop, or web support.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Apple RoomPlan (LiDAR scanning)
- PDF import/export
- Image import (photos, files)
- Apple Pencil support
- Morpholio Board (companion app)
- Export to other CAD software
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Concepts | Vector-based sketching with infinite canvas, less focus on architectural measurement tools. |
| Procreate | Raster art app with advanced brushes, lacks built-in scale and perspective guides. |
| SketchUp | Full 3D modeling software, more complex than Trace's 2D sketching overlay. |
| Autodesk SketchBook | Free drawing app across platforms, no architectural-specific tools like RoomPlan. |
Reputation
Morpholio Trace is recognized in architecture media like ArchDaily and featured by Apple for its sketching workflow. Users praise the intuitive tools and LiDAR integration for on-site work. Some note limitations in advanced 3D capabilities and iOS exclusivity as drawbacks.