Comparison

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer vs 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

Explore and showcase your 3D models with advanced rendering and intuitive controls. Supports multiple file formats, ideal for entertainment or preparing models for 3D printing.

Highlights
  • High performance rendering
  • Intuitive gestures
  • Multiple 3D formats
  • Enhanced visualization
  • Showcase digital creations
  • Prepare for 3D printing
Features
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Emb3D will let you use the most appropriate visual clues and rendering styles to fully show the potential of your creations - High Performance Rendering - Intuitive Gestures - Multiple 3D Formats - Enhanced Visualization Show off your digital creations for entertainment or 3D printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

Create high-definition 3D models from real-world objects using AR guidance. Models can be exported in various formats for sharing, AR viewing, or 3D printing. Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

Highlights
  • Generate high-definition 3D models
  • Follow AR instructions for scanning
  • Export in .usdz, .obj, or .stl formats
  • Share models via file, link, or Sketchfab
  • Local model generation on device
  • Preview models in AR
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Point at an object, follow the AR guidance, and get a textured 3D model — built entirely on your device. No account. No cloud processing. No subscription. SCAN OBJECTS Perfect for artworks, hand-crafted items, toys, anime figures, and more: 1. Point at the object — the app gauges its size and places a bounding box you can adjust 2. Slowly circle the object — photos are taken automatically; just light up the ring of white dots 3. Follow the guided passes with short tutorial videos: flip the object, or scan from a lower angle and the top 4. Generate the model on your device and preview it in AR 5. Share it in a few taps SCAN ROOMS — TWO WAYS • Floor plan: walk through your space and watch walls, doors, windows, and furniture get outlined live. Scan several rooms and merge them into one structure. You get an interactive 3D model plus a measured 2D floor plan: floor area, wall lengths and height, door and window counts — tap any piece of furniture for its dimensions. • Photo-textured room mesh (LiDAR): capture a true 3D mesh of your room with photos baked in as seam-free textures. The app shoots high-resolution (up to 4K HDR) photos hands-free while a color tint shows what you have covered. Then drive a hovering robot through your scan in third person, with real collision against your scanned walls and furniture. Exploring is free; exporting and sharing room meshes requires Pro. EXPORT & SHARE • .usdz — mobile friendly, opens straight into AR Quick Look • .obj with textures — for professional 3D software (Pro) • .stl — for 3D printing (Pro); room meshes export with hole filling, smoothing, and a detail slider • Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save to Files • Create a public iCloud Drive download link anyone can open — no app needed (iOS 26 or later) • Publish to Sketchfab and share your model as a link or QR code CAD-STYLE FLOOR PLAN EXPORTS • PNG image or a CAD-styled multi-page PDF report with dimension lines, a scale bar, and wall/object schedules (2 free exports included) • Layered DXF that opens in your CAD software (Pro) • Plan your furniture: draw annotation boxes with exact real-world sizes on the floor plan — they turn red if they would collide with walls or existing furniture (Pro) MEASURE See the real-world width, height, and depth of your scans, and measure point-to-point on 3D models and 2D floor plans, in your local units (2 free measuring sessions included). AND MORE • Import 10 or more of your own photos from Photos or Files and reconstruct them into a 3D model on-device (Pro) • Try it instantly with a free downloadable example capture • Transfer captures to the companion Mac app for maximum-detail models • Localized in 16 languages • Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, works on all your devices REQUIREMENTS Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Captured data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.

Screenshots

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer4 screens
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner at none against Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's shown. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 42%). Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (241 vs 61) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Emb3D 3D Model Viewer against 4.3 for 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 56% of 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer versus 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmb3D 3D Model Viewer3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (241 ratings) — better4.3 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings241 — better61
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetfarm s.r.l.AsterKit

Customer experience

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

All ratings241 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.1%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral8.1%
Negative50.0%

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

All ratings60 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • App crashes for files above 50mb
  • Share function does nothing
  • Specific files always crash the app
  • Cannot open files
  • Cracks when selecting file
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  • White texture is a bit too bright
  • Sharing doesn’t work
  • 'Open with' function disappeared
  • No explanation on how to add textures
  • No way to Share a file with this app
  • No way to associate file types with this app
  • Doesn't open STL files
  • Lighting is bad/too bright
  • Account creation fails with 'gatewaydomainerror1' or 'gatewaydomainerror2'
  • Doesn't work for PLY files
  • Only shows in the bottom left of the screen
  • Model import into app not working via 'Share' menu
  • Registration required, but free version doesn't allow uploads
  • Payment window freezes
  • Crashing when importing ZIP files
  • Impossible to open .obj or .ply files more than 30mb
  • Free version only allows program download, no model viewing
  • Intermittent cloud storage issues
  • Loading permanently
  • Crashes regularly on iPhone
  • Exceeded 100mb size limitation
  • Doesn't work for large files
  • PLY seems to not support multi-texturing
  • App crashes and doesn't save exported ZIP file
  • Loading screen stuck
  • Files are gone from cloud storage
  • Files refuse to show in the app

Requested features

11 requests
  • Locked orbit feature
  • Built-in picture ability with transparent background option
  • Ability to control lighting
  • Add background like a photo from your library
  • Wireframe mode on flat shaded
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  • Ability to store 3D models locally without needing to upload to external server
  • Remove the humongous orbit
  • UI improvements with thumbnails for models
  • Focal length adjustment
  • Built-in instructions
  • Startup models should be downloadable

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Emb3D PRO Monthly$4.491 Month
  • Emb3D PRO Yearly$46.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ADS$9.99
1 purchases

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

One-time1
  • Premium Feature$5.99

Questions

Is Emb3D 3D Model Viewer free?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner free?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is rated higher. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.
Do Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner have ads?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer shows ads; 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner?
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer was updated on October 16, 2026 and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner on October 22, 2026.

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