Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about platforms, privacy, scanning, engines and exporting.
General
What devices does Kaleidoscope Plan run on?
It runs natively on iPhone (iOS 18.6+), iPad (iPadOS 18.6+) and Mac (macOS 15.6+). The same drawing opens on all of them.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. Drawing, scanning, 3D and every engine run entirely on-device, so you can work offline.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required. You can start drawing immediately.
How much does it cost?
Pricing is shown on the App Store listing. There is no subscription required to use the core editor.
Privacy
Is my data private?
Yes. Your drawings, scans and exports stay on your device. There is no tracking and nothing is uploaded to us.
Does it use the cloud?
Only if you choose to keep files in your own iCloud Drive. Kaleidoscope Plan has no server of its own.
Capture
Do I need LiDAR to use the app?
No. LiDAR is only used for scanning real rooms. You can draw any plan from scratch on any supported device.
Which devices can scan a room?
Scanning uses Apple RoomPlan and needs a LiDAR sensor — iPhone Pro models and LiDAR-equipped iPad Pro.
Drawing & engines
Do engines change my drawing?
No. Each engine is a non-destructive overlay saved alongside the drawing. Remove it and your plan is exactly as it was.
Which regions and standards are supported?
Engines are region-aware across the US, UK, EU and Australia, affecting symbols, colours, units, page sizes and compliance guidance.
Does it support Apple Pencil?
Yes. You can draw with Apple Pencil on iPad, and the Marketing engine adds a Pencil annotation layer.
Export & sharing
What can I export?
Depending on the engine: high-resolution PNG, multi-page PDF, and CSV. Whole projects can be shared as a .kaliarchive archive.
Can I share files with colleagues?
Yes. Exports and project archives go through the standard share sheet — AirDrop, email, Messages, Files or iCloud Drive.