Wall Planner ARv2.0
Released September 9, 2026Major
iOS
The latest major update introduces Plan Anywhere Mode and broadens hardware support to non-LiDAR devices. Current data is insufficient to measure a shift in user sentiment or rating stability. The impact remains neutral until post-update usage patterns emerge.
What changed
- New featureIntroduced Plan Anywhere Mode for diagram-based planning without AR
- UXAdded AR Preview mode to visualize diagrams on walls
- PlatformExpanded device support to include non-LiDAR hardware
- PerformanceGeneral performance improvements and stability fixes
Reception
50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral
What worked
Platform
Expansion to non-LiDAR hardware increases the addressable user base on iOS.
What didn't
New feature
no evidenceInsufficient post-update feedback exists to confirm user adoption of Plan Anywhere Mode.
UX
no evidenceNo user sentiment data is available to evaluate the efficacy of the AR Preview mode.
Performance
no evidenceStability metrics remain unobserved following the deployment of general fixes.
Marlvel takeaways
- Monitor crash rates on non-LiDAR devices to ensure the expanded hardware support maintains the historical five-star rating baseline.
- Track engagement metrics for Plan Anywhere Mode to determine if removing the AR dependency drives higher planning frequency.
Original release notes
Introducing Plan Anywhere Mode! Now you can take your planning with you on the go. Plan using a diagram on your device with all the same instant layout and measurement benefits of AR mode. Then switch to AR Preview when you want to see it on the wall. Plan Anywhere also enables app use for devices that do not have LiDAR support. Wall Planner AR now works for all users! Additional bug fixes and general performance improvements are included.