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mTally

Takeoffs, straight off the plans

Open a PDF drawing set, count your symbols, measure your runs and areas, and mark it up as you go. mTally keeps a running tally and builds the legend for you — then exports the whole thing back to PDF.

Download on the App Store

Mac and iPad · 14-day free trial

How It Works

1

Open Your Plans

Drop in a PDF drawing set. Every page loads at full resolution — no flattening, no re-export.

2

Count and Measure

Tap to place counted symbols. Trace runs for linear footage, outline rooms for area. The tally updates live.

3

Export the Takeoff

Get a marked-up PDF with an auto-generated legend and totals — ready to send to the office or the bid.

Features

🔢

Symbol Counting

Place a custom symbol for every item type and let mTally keep the count. Filter, hide, and favorite item types as the sheet gets busy.

📏

Linear & Area Measurement

Set the scale once, then trace conduit runs, wall lengths, and room areas with real-world units.

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Markup & Annotations

Clouds, callouts, text, shapes, and freehand ink — the full markup set, right on the drawing.

🏷️

Stamps

Drop reusable stamps for repeat notes and approvals instead of redrawing the same markup on every sheet.

📋

Automatic Legend

The legend builds itself from your item types and totals, and travels with the exported PDF.

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iCloud Sync

Start a takeoff on the Mac, finish it on the iPad in the field. Your projects follow you through iCloud.

See It Work

Real screens from mTally on macOS.

mTally takeoff view with counted symbols on a floor plan

Live Takeoff

Item types down the side, pages in the middle, plan on the right — counts update as you place.

Linear measurement traced across a floor plan in mTally

Linear Measurement

Trace a run and read the length in real-world units against the sheet scale.

Area measurement polygon on a floor plan in mTally

Area Measurement

Outline a room or zone to get square footage without leaving the drawing.

Revision cloud markup on a construction drawing in mTally

Cloud Markup

Cloud a revision, add the callout, move on. Everything stays editable.

Reusable stamp placed on a drawing in mTally

Stamps

Reusable stamps for the notes you place on every job.

Auto-generated legend of item types and totals in mTally

Generated Legend

Item types, symbols, and totals assembled automatically for the export.

Built For

⚡ Electrical 🔧 Plumbing 🌡️ HVAC 🔥 Fire Protection 🧱 Drywall & Framing 🪟 Glass & Glazing 🎨 Painting & Finishes 🏗️ General Contractors 📐 Estimators 🚧 Field Supervisors

Pricing

One subscription, every feature, on all your devices. Try it free for 14 days.

Monthly

$9.99
per month

Everything in mTally, billed monthly. Cancel anytime.

Both plans start with a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple Account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Stop counting symbols with a highlighter.

Put the takeoff where the plans already are.

Download on the App Store