# EM3D: Ethan Makes 3D Scanner — Making 3D selfies a thing

> 3D scanner app for creating and sharing 3D selfies and object scans. (iPhone/iPad app by Brawny Lads Software, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-ethan-makes-3d-scanner/id1546149822 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Brawny Lads Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/622937459)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 90 App Store ratings · 99 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-ethan-makes-3d-scanner/id1546149822/reviews.md

## What is EM3D?

Ethan Makes 3D Scanner lets you 3D scan objects using the front-facing TrueDepth 3D camera sensor on your device. If your device has Face ID, it has a TrueDepth camera.

- Share your 3D selfies on social media.
- Automatically create a 360° selfie or create your own custom selfie video.
- Scan your kids. They're only little once. Scan your pets.
- Capture moments in 3D.
- Create full color scans that can be exported and 3D printed in full color.
- Supports Bluetooth shutter buttons for 3D scanning on a tripod.

Send your full color 3D scan files away to have them 3D printed if you don't own a 3D printer.

Use the Mirror Saver feature or the stand-alone EM3D: Mirror Saver app to view the screen on another device, which makes it easier to scan objects in front of you. If you don't have a second device, use the link in the app to download a 3D printable mirror adapter, which changes the direction of the front facing camera 90 degrees. If you follow the link, there is also information on purchasing a mirror adapter if you don't have access to a 3D printer.

Use the Toggle Mesh feature from the Action menu to preview the mesh before you purchase an export option.

## Key features

- 3D scan objects with front-facing camera
- Create 360° or custom selfie videos
- Scan kids and pets
- Full color 3D scan export
- 3D printing service integration
- Mirror Saver feature for easier scanning

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export PLY | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export OBJ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Export STL | $6.99 | one-time |
| Share Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export Point Cloud | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $19.99 | one-time |
| Export Scene | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 99)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/em3d-ethan-makes-3d-scanner/id1546149822/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Too expensive

*2026-03-22, version 1.4.1*

Far too expensive especially when you don’t even get a free trial

### 1/5 — Worst app I ever used

*2026-02-18, version 1.4.1*

It’s not working at all, the app only works in portrait mode but camera still recording in landscape mode, which results in mirrored scanning. That aside scanning quality is so poor you can’t even recognise the model after scanning

### 4/5 — Gives up tracking too easy

*2026-01-20, version 1.4.1*

Flat surfaces like a vehicle door - it gives up on trying to capture and starts rendering. The surface was dulled with powder, so I can capture it in other programs . Idk if it’s a perspective thing with user and front camera . But it should stop giving up tracking so easily, if possible a mode where it accepts more flaws would be better . 4 foot by 3-5 feet . With a curve of 64 degrees. Because it tracks really good, but just gives up too much.

### 1/5 — iPhone 17 Support please

*2025-12-13, version 1.4.1*

Orientation ist wrong on iPhone 17

### 3/5 — iPhone 17

*2025-11-28, version 1.4.1*

The app won’t work if you have the new iPhone 17. I guess due to the new front camera. The infrared scanner is turned 90 degrees

### 1/5 — Loin d’être achevé

*2025-10-15, version 1.4.1*

Cette app n’utilise que la caméra frontale. Pas de LiDAR, pas de caméra arrière, pas très pratique ni utile

### 5/5 — Ziemlich beeindruckend

*2025-10-02, version 1.4.1*

Die App hat definitiv mehr wie die aktuell 2,9 Sterne verdient. Ich habe die App erstmal getestet und dann mehr oder weniger blind die 23 Euro für die Vollversion bezahlt. Es wäre schön gewesen, wenn man zumindest 1 oder 2 Exporte in einem beliebigen Format frei hätte. Ich habe doch erstmal ein wenig gezögert. Aber jetzt bin ich froh, dass ich trotz der schlechten Bewertungen den Preis gezahlt habe. Die Ergebnisse übertreffen alles was ich erwartet habe um ein vielfaches. Ich habe zum Test einfach mal meine Dell Maus auf einem selbst gedruckten Drehteller mit Referenzmarkern gescannt. Man muss ein wenig Geduld und ein ruhiges Händchen haben, dann klappt das eigentlich ganz gut. Das Ergebnis sah nach dem ersten Versuch ganz vielversprechend aus, also habe ich die 23 Euro gezahlt und eine Punktewolke per Airdrop an mein Macbook gesendet. Diese konnte ich dann in die Software Revo Scan 5 importieren und nachbearbeiten. Und was soll ich sagen: Das Ergebnis ist ein maßgetreues perfektes Abbild meiner Dell Maus. Was will ich mehr? Genutzt habe ich dafür ein ziemlich altes iPad Pro 11“ von 2018 mit der Face ID Kamera. Schade, dass ich mir schon einen Creality Ferret SE Scanner bestellt habe. Den benötige ich jetzt eigentlich nicht mehr. Den Umweg über Revo Scan braucht man nicht zwangsläufig. Man bekommt auch schon ganz passable STL Dateien direkt aus der App raus, die man dann im Slicer (z.B. Bambu Studio/Orca Slicer) nachbearbeiten kann.

### 1/5 — All features are paid

*2025-08-09, version 1.4.1*

You can’t export anything without paying.

### 1/5 — Broken

*2025-08-05, version 1.4.1*

This app seems to have at one point made great models, but it is currently broken and will just lose tracking in the middle of a scan regardless of how fast or slow you move the camera.

### 1/5 — Can’t get any kind of support

*2025-08-01, version 1.4.1*

Purchased this software on my wife’s phone since she had the supported hardware.  I later got the supported hardware and tried to restore purchase. Since I bought it on my wife’s phone It should support family sharing, but restoring purchases doesn’t work.  I posted on every available site and no response.   This guy wrote a piece of software and dumped it on the App Store and doesn’t care.

## Frequently asked questions about EM3D

### What does the EM3D: Ethan Makes 3D Scanner app do?

This app allows you to create 3D scans of objects, people, and pets using the TrueDepth 3D camera sensor on your device. You can then share these 3D models on social media, export them for 3D printing, or capture moments in a new dimension.

### What are the key features of this 3D scanner app?

Key features include the ability to 3D scan objects with your front-facing camera, automatically create 360° selfies or custom selfie videos, scan children and pets, and export full-color scans for 3D printing. It also offers a Mirror Saver feature for easier scanning.

### Is EM3D: Ethan Makes 3D Scanner free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for features such as exporting your 3D scans. You can preview the mesh of your scan before purchasing an export option.

### What devices are compatible with this 3D scanner app?

The app requires a device with a front-facing TrueDepth 3D camera sensor, which is typically found on devices with Face ID. This allows for the depth-sensing capabilities needed for 3D scanning.

### How can I use the 3D scans created by this app?

You can share your full-color 3D scan files on social media platforms. Additionally, you can export these scans to be 3D printed, either by sending them to a service or by printing them yourself if you own a 3D printer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.1 — 2022-03-23

- Fixed issue that was causing the feature bundle package to expire. Feature bundle package should now work as advertised.

### 1.4.0 — 2021-05-19

- Added Mirror Saver mode, which allows you to use a second iOS device for viewing the screen while 3D scanning. Use the stand-alone EM3D: Mirror Saver app for older viewing devices.
- Fixed exporting video to social media

### 1.3.0 — 2021-04-11

- Added Slice Mesh (to help trim up your 3D scans)
- Added Export Scene (to share your 3D scans with others and for backup)
- Added Mirror Scene (to reverse the scene in case you had mirror mode on without a mirror attached or vice versa)

### 1.2.2 — 2021-02-23

- Changed file export units from meters to millimeters.
- Reordered export menu items by most popular.

### 1.2.1 — 2021-02-20

- Fixed a bug, which prevented exporting on some iPads.

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