# Dot3D: Precision LiDAR Scanner — Professional 3D Site Mapping

> Professional mobile LiDAR scanner for accurate 3D site mapping and data capture. (iPhone/iPad app by DotProduct LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot3d-precision-lidar-scanner/id1641016966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DotProduct LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606557130)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 96 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 99 MB
- Released: 2022-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot3d-precision-lidar-scanner/id1641016966/reviews.md

## What is Dot3D?

Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner.

REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more.

CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device).

INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context.

Key Features:

• REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size

• TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results

• LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets)

• GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures

• 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems.

• NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally

• APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans

• 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable

• ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture

• EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context

• CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup

Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro:

• EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG

• EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced

• PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services

• FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software

Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs.

Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more.

IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later)
If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time 3D scanning
- Targeting workflows for accuracy
- Loop-closure technology
- GNSS compatibility
- Local data processing (no cloud)
- 3D measurements and calculations
- Export to CAD and BIM software

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription | $349.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot3d-precision-lidar-scanner/id1641016966/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best point cloud capture app out there

*2026-08-06*

By far the most accurate, fastest, and most secure.

### 1/5 — Danger

*2026-07-21*

Attention ne jamais utiliser le logiciel Dot3D sur un ordinateur Windows, très dangereux j’ai perdu quasiment la totalité de mon système Windows.

### 5/5 — Jim Carlson Scanning and Mapping

*2026-01-26*

Perfect product for scanning underneath canopy to merge with drone flight lidar and for scanning urban outdoor building facades

### 5/5 — オプティマイズド機能が良い

*2026-01-25*

ドリフトの修正に特化していて使いやすいですが、サブスクの価格が少し他のアプリより高いです。

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2025-12-03*

It is very easy to use and an awesome tool for creating a 3D scene that you can get accurate measurements.

### 5/5 — Best GNSS app for 3D scanning

*2025-10-27*

As a building surveyor, this is the app I’ve been looking for. Glad to see the addition of Emlid support.

### 5/5 — Incredible!

*2025-10-16*

Very glad to have finally found a 3D scanning app that actually delivers on its promises. These point clouds are amazing! And the ability to add real world measurements is super helpful. It’s so nice to have full control over the accuracy.

### 3/5 — 微妙になってきた

*2025-10-07*

日本でならDOT3D PROの価格のままDroggerでのRTKに対応して欲しい。そうでなければ継続はないかなあ。このままならDroggerのmjpegでREALITY Scanに移行かな。

### 5/5 — BenRM

*2025-07-28*

Really good bit of software - the referencing of the April tags allowing scans to be combined with other pointclouds (and specifying the April tags as known control points) makes these scans genuinely useful in a professional setting

### 5/5 — Robust 3D scanning, data visualization and management functionality

*2025-06-27*

The Dot3D app has robust 3D scanning, data visualization and management functionality. Great for multiple use cases and integrates with iOS devices as well as 3rd party scanning hardware.

## Frequently asked questions about Dot3D

### What does Dot3D do?

Dot3D transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. It allows you to capture highly accurate 3D site maps for various professional applications, ensuring data privacy through local processing.

### What are the key features of Dot3D?

Key features include real-time 3D scanning with virtually unlimited scan size, optional targeting workflows for enhanced accuracy, loop-closure technology to eliminate artifacts, GNSS compatibility for geo-referencing, and the ability to perform 3D measurements and calculations.

### How much does Dot3D cost?

The app offers a free trial to explore its functionality. Full access to all features and export capabilities requires unlocking Dot3D Pro through an in-app purchase. Pricing details for Dot3D Pro are available within the app.

### What devices are compatible with Dot3D?

Dot3D requires a LiDAR-equipped device. This includes iPhone Pro / Pro Max models (12 and newer) or iPad Pro models (2020 or later). Installing on incompatible devices will prevent 3D scanning functionality.

### What industries can benefit from Dot3D?

The app is designed for a wide range of professional industries, including real estate, architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), BIM, crash and crime scene forensics, industrial documentation, and surveying. It helps capture as-builts, document scenes, and map complex environments.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.4.6 — 2026-08-10

Improved camera tracking stability in long scans

### 6.4.5 — 2026-07-21

• FASTER TARGET DETECTION — AprilTag detection component has been upgraded for quicker and more reliable target recognition.
• HIGHER RESOLUTION E57 RGB FRAMES — High-resolution sensor frame RGB images are now directly saved into E57 exports (if the "store hi-res RGB sensor frames" setting is enabled).
• IMPROVEMENTS TO SCENE CAPTURE SETTINGS — The "Restore Defaults" option in Scene Capture settings now restores ALL scene capture settings to their original configurations.
• GPS-ASSISTED ADDRESS SELECTION in the Mediatask Plugin

### 6.4.3 — 2026-06-30

• IMPROVED EFFICIENCY: Parallel frame capture (on by default) automatically captures new frames while processing current ones
• IMPROVED GEO COORDINATE EXPORTS: Fixed Z-axis alignment issues over long linear data stretches.
• LICENSING UI : A dialog is now displayed after a paid license has expired
• THUMBNAIL IMPROVEMENTS: Resolved a bug showing incorrect image thumbnails after folder changes.
• UI improvements, link updates, and additional bugfixes.

### 6.4.2 — 2026-06-21

• NTRIP AUTO-RECONNECT – Seamlessly bridge gaps in cellular coverage with automatic reconnection to NTRIP signals after any internet drop during scanning.
• BAD ELF INTEGRATION – Real-time RTK from Bad Elf Flex/Mini now supported
• ROBODOT INTEGRATION – Real-time RTK from RoboDot Touch now supported.
• COORDINATE SETTING IMPROVEMENTS – Maintain the IMU-detected gravity axis while adjusting to a user-defined coordinate system.
• EMLID REACH UI IMPROVEMENTS – Added critical notice in RTK dialog to avoid running the Emlid Flow app in parallel.
• IMPROVED APPEND CAPABILITIES – Fallback append options now available even when "no appendable frames" are detected.
• WHAT'S NEW TILE – Automatically stay informed of new Dot3D updates & improvements directly in the app.
• STABILITY & BUG FIXES – Additional crash prevention updates & performance improvements

### 6.4.1 — 2026-05-08

Fixed an issue that could cause a crash when fitting GNSS data in certain circumstances.
Fixed crash when aborting an ongoing point-to-point measurement operation

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