Comparison

Polydust vs ScanShape

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

Head to head
About

Polydust

This app provides comprehensive tools for 3D model manipulation, allowing users to edit vertices, edges, polygons, and objects. It supports importing and exporting FBX files, integrating with platforms like Sketchfab, and offers a supportive community with tutorials.

Highlights
  • Vertex, edge, poly, and object editing
  • Parametrized basic shape creation
  • FBX import and export
  • Sketchfab integration
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Community forum and tutorials
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Polydust gives you full control over your model mesh, being able to work in vertex, edge, poly and object model. Additionally, you can create parametrized basic shapes such as cubes, arcs, cylinders and toruses that will be a great base of your artworks. All with simple UI supported by keyboard shortcuts. With Polydust, you can import and export FBX models - including integration with Sketchfab that lets you publish your creation in a matter of seconds. Last, but not least, Polydust has a great and active community: a forum and Youtube channel with tons of video tutorials. You can easily contribute to it thanks to ReplayKit integration. All the features: PROJECT BROWSER - add/rename/delete new scene and project SCENE VIEW: General: - save and close/continue - auto-save - undo/redo - objects hierarchy Gizmos: - move - rotate - scale All gizmos with relative / absolute mode and optional snapping. Selection: - add to a new container - explode container - grow selection - shrink selection - select edge loop - select none - select all - invert selection - modes of selection: default / add / subtract Vertex operations: - weld (custom distance) - connect (option: to first) - collapse - split - fill hole (option: entire hole) Edge operations: - connect centers - bridge - insert edge loop - subdivide (custom number of subdivisions) - bevel (custom distance) - extrude (custom distance, options: as group, manifold) - fill a hole (option: entire hole) Poly operations: - slice plane - triangulate - swap edge - remove cross edges - unify normals - flip normals - detach - subdivide - bevel (custom distance) - extrude - delete Object operations - merge - mirror (custom axes: x / y / z, options: duplicate, mode: copy/instance) - smooth - duplicate (mode: copy / instance) - delete Object materials: - color - smoothness - metallic Object properties: - name - symmetry mode (custom distance and axes: x / y / z, option: snap vertex to plane) - for lights: intensity, range, flare, no / soft / hard shadows Add object: - box (custom width, height and length) - cylinder (custom axis divisions, radius, height and height cuts) - sphere (custom radius and subdivisions) - plane (custom width, height, width cuts and height cuts) - cone (custom radius, height and subdivisions) - image reference - point light - directional light - empty container - FBX model (from iTunes file sharing folder) Scene settings: - background (mode: solid / gradient) - background lighting - ambient light Camera settings: - bloom (custom intensity and threshold) - vignette (custom intensity and smoothness) - depth of field (custom focus distance and aperture) Record settings: - record - pause - option: record microphone Export settings: - scene to PNG (custom width and height) - scene to FBX - scene to Sketchfab (with login) Integrations: - Sketchfab upload - keyboard shortcuts - Swiftpoint mouse Community: - forum - Youtube channel with tutorials MORE INFORMATION Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - https://www.polydust.com/terms-use-privacy-policy/ SUBSCRIPTION: Polydust subscription payments can be made on a monthly (Full Access Monthly) or yearly basis (Full Access Yearly with 14-Days Free Trial). Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period in your Account Settings. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once renewal has been initiated. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Pricing may vary by location.

About

ScanShape

Features
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Discover the World in 3D: With Our Lidar Scanner App for iOS! Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of 3D technology with our advanced Lidar Scanner App, exclusively developed for iOS devices. Experience how easy and precise it is to capture real objects and transform them into digital models. Key Features: Easy Capture: Utilize the powerful Lidar technology of your iOS device to effortlessly scan objects and spaces in 3D. Detailed Models: Create high-resolution digital models that you can view, rotate, and analyze anytime. Accurate Measurement: Measure distances, areas, and volumes in your 3D models with the highest precision. User-Friendly: An intuitive interface designed for both beginners and professionals. Share and Export: Easily share your 3D models with friends or export them for further applications. Why Choose Our Lidar Scanner App? With our app, capturing and modeling objects is a breeze. Whether you are a designer, architect, hobbyist, or just curious, our app provides you with the tools you need to rediscover and shape your surroundings. Download now and experience the future of scanning! Available on the App Store.

Screenshots

ScanShape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanShape at none against Polydust's 2. ScanShape also leads on device support. Polydust's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price 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. Polydust sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScanShape asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Polydust versus ScanShape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolydustScanShape
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter SzwachLUKAS ANDREAS GROTSCH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Polydust

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Full Access (Yearly)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

ScanShape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polydust free?
Polydust is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanShape free?
ScanShape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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