Comparison

TIMMS Site Viewer vs MeshScan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TIMMS Site Viewer

Features
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Site Viewer allows users to easily navigate around buildings and structures mapped with TIMMS (Trimble Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution). With seamless switching between 2D plan view and 3D fly-through modes, Site Viewer locates the structure precisely in a real-world coordinate system and provides precise latitude, longitude and elevation information for every point within the structure. Continuous 3D modeling is augmented with panoramic photographic imagery at regular intervals throughout the building, clearly identified by floor markers in both panoramic and 3D model modes. Features Ā· View a building or structure in the context of its location Ā· Seamlessly transition between 2D plan view and 3D first-person view Ā· Control pan, zoom, elevation and navigation with on-screen sliders and joystick Ā· Switch between 3D model and panoramic photo view when in first-person mode Ā· Choose which layers to display for ease of viewing – switch on or off individual building floors and/or orthophoto views Ā· Toggle views of walls, wall edges, annotations and markers, as well as floor markers for panoramic image locations Ā· Measure distances from the imagery and view precise coordinates with built-in measurement and ray-trace tools For more information on the Trimble Indoor Mobile Mapping Solution see http://applanix.com/timms

About

MeshScan

Features
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Turn your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a portable 3D scanner. MeshScan captures real-world surfaces as live point clouds and meshes, gives you simple tools to clean up each scan, and exports files ready for your 3D workflow. CAPTURE WITH LIDAR Hold the scan control and move slowly around a surface to capture its shape. Choose a horizontal or vertical guide line for focused scanning, or switch to full-screen capture for larger areas. Live guidance, tracking status, and a point counter help you scan with confidence. CONTROL THE RESULT Choose Balanced, Detailed, or Maximum scan detail. Adjust the nearest and farthest capture distances to focus on the object or area you need. Set the point-cloud limit from 100,000 to 5,000,000 points to balance detail, performance, and file size. TRIM UNWANTED DATA Draw a lasso around unwanted points, preview the selection, and delete it. Undo your last trim if you change your mind. EXPORT FLEXIBLE FILES Share your scan in common formats: • TXT point clouds • PLY triangle meshes • Binary STL surface meshes Coordinates are exported in millimeters for straightforward use in compatible CAD, inspection, visualization, and 3D-printing workflows. RESUME TEMPORARY SCANS MeshScan automatically saves temporary scan data on your device. Choose whether to retain it for 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days, then return and continue working within that period. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your scans are processed and stored on your device. MeshScan has no accounts, ads, third-party analytics, or tracking. Scan files leave the app only when you choose to export or share them. REQUIREMENTS MeshScan requires an iPhone or iPad with a LiDAR Scanner. Scan quality and performance depend on the device, surface, lighting, movement, and selected detail settings. MeshScan is free to use. Optional one-time contributions are available if you would like to support continued development.

Screenshots

TIMMS Site Viewer3 screens
MeshScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TIMMS Site Viewer at none against MeshScan's 4. TIMMS Site Viewer also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.0). MeshScan's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MeshScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TIMMS Site Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TIMMS Site Viewer ships an update every 6 months, MeshScan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 2 level
TIMMS Site Viewer versus MeshScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTIMMS Site ViewerMeshScan
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrimble Inc.Fare Brothers

In-app purchases

None

TIMMS Site Viewer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

MeshScan

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Generous Tip$19.99

Questions

Is TIMMS Site Viewer free?
TIMMS Site Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshScan free?
MeshScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TIMMS Site Viewer or MeshScan have ads?
Neither TIMMS Site Viewer nor MeshScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TIMMS Site Viewer or MeshScan?
TIMMS Site Viewer ships an update every 6 months, and MeshScan every 2 weeks. Most recently, TIMMS Site Viewer was updated on November 10, 2026 and MeshScan on November 13, 2026.

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