Comparison

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer vs Revo Scan

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

Head to head

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

A Powerful 3D Model Viewer

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.4265 ratingsView app →

Revo Scan

3D Scan APP

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 2.338 ratingsView app →

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

Revo Scan

This application connects to a specific 3D scanner to capture objects and people in full color. It processes scanned data to generate high-precision 3D models that can be exported in various formats. Ideal for artists and engineers, it offers a fast and smooth scanning experience.

Highlights

Connects to Revopoint 3D scanners
Scans objects and people in full color
Processes scanned data into 3D models
Exports models as OBJ, STL, and PLY
Fast and smooth scanning experience
No complex preparations needed

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Connect your Revopoint 3D scanner to your iPhone (Wi-Fi only), and get scanning without complex preparations or professional scanning skills. With Revo Scan and Revopoint 3D scanners, you can scan complex-shaped objects, tiny objects, large objects, or even people in full lifelike color. After finishing the scan, Revo Scan 3D automatically processes the scanned 3D data to generate high-precision 3D models, which can be exported as OBJ, STL, and PLY formats. Whether you're an artist looking to turn your 3D creative designs into reality or an engineer making prototypes, Revo Scan provides a fast and smooth scanning experience.

Screenshots

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer4 screens

Revo Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Emb3D 3D Model Viewer at 4.4 against Revo Scan's 2.3. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 18%) and ratings volume (265 vs 38). Revo Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Revo Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emb3D 3D Model Viewer has 265 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 18% of Revo Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Revo Scan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer versus Revo Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Emb3D 3D Model Viewer	Revo Scan
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.4 (265 ratings) — better	2.3 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews	41.9% of reviews — better	17.7% of reviews
Number of ratings	265 — better	38
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 6 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.1 — better	15
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	194 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Netfarm s.r.l.	Revopoint 3D Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

All ratings241 ratings

Positive85.1%

Neutral4.1%

Negative10.8%

Written reviews74 reviews

Positive41.9%

Neutral8.1%

Negative50.0%

Revo Scan

All ratings38 ratings

Positive28.9%

Neutral5.3%

Negative65.8%

Written reviews79 reviews

Positive17.7%

Neutral7.6%

Negative74.7%

User reviews

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer

From 265 App Store ratings

What we love

👍 Easy to use
👍 Useful 3D viewer
👍 Good rendition of models
👍 Free and useful
👍 Fast and easy to show 3D models

Room to improve

🐛 App crashes for large files
🐛 Share function does nothing
🐛 Doesn't show packaging, only skeleton
🐛 Cannot open files
🐛 Cracks when selecting file

Revo Scan

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

✨ Good scan results (when it works)
👍 Helpful customer service (mentioned once)
💡 Unique software with undo function
🚀 Easy to use for modeling (for some)
👍 Works well with Pop 2 (for some)

Room to improve

❌ Connection issues are rampant
❌ App is unstable and crashes
❌ Poor quality scans (mobile vs desktop)
❌ Outdated troubleshooting
❌ No customer support (mentioned often)

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

Revo Scan

Reported bugs

29 issues

Scanner not detected
App crashes frequently
Cannot connect scanner at all
Ogre engine rendering setup only
Power surge issues with USB ports

Show 24 more

Wi-Fi connection always disconnected
App not finding scanner due to local network permission issues
Scanner not detected (Mini 2)
USB does not work on Mac
Intermittent WiFi connection
Reboot required to reestablish WiFi connection
Kopplung Range mit iPhone klappt nicht
Barely works or doesn't work via WiFi
App says 'No scanner detected'
Spinning red dots prevent scanning
App loses tracking of object
WiFi connection drops frequently
Scan rate is 1-2 frames per second
App stutters and burps
POP 3 not detected with iPhone 13 Pro
Mac software not working
Handheld stabilizer not recognized
Cannot connect to the mini via WLAN
App fails to maintain location
App crashes when completing a scan
App crashes on scan attempts
Quickly closes out on every attempted scan
Personal hotspot function not appearing
Double cable does not work

Requested features

13 requests

Revo Scan 6 availability for on-the-go scanning
USB-C support for newer iPhones and iPads
Ability to save files in higher quality Mesh format
Add function to change Mesh settings
Russian language support

Show 8 more

Option to not post-process point cloud
Ability to transfer point cloud without fusing/meshing
Mesh zoom feature
Edit point cloud and watertight in recorded project
Add USB connection option
Improve RAM usage and marker support
Add dark mode
Advanced analytics dashboard

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

None

Revo Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emb3D 3D Model Viewer free?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Revo Scan free?

Revo Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Which has better reviews, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Revo Scan?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer is rated higher. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 265 ratings, while Revo Scan averages 2.3 from 38 ratings.

Do Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Revo Scan have ads?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer shows ads; Revo Scan does not.

Which is updated more often, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer or Revo Scan?

Emb3D 3D Model Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Revo Scan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Revo Scan on November 7, 2026.