Comparison

Qlone 3D Scanner vs Flow

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

Head to head
About

Qlone 3D Scanner

Easily create, edit, and export 3D models from real-world objects using your phone. Enhance your creations with built-in tools and bring them to life in Augmented Reality.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D model creation
  • Built-in editing tools (texture, clean, sculpt, shape, art)
  • Augmented Reality (AR) view and animation
  • Export to popular platforms and 3D formats
  • Import 3D models
  • Scan with or without a mat
Features
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Qlone is an all-in-one 3D scanner app. We have made it easy and fast to create 3D models from real objects, edit them with built-in editing tools and seamlessly export the result to popular platforms, 3D file formats and 3D printers. You can even animate your models in Augmented Reality! A perfect tool for AR/VR content creation, 3D Printing, STEM Education, eCommerce showcase and many other uses. SCANNING If you choose to scan with the Qlone mat, simply print it from the included mat file, place your object in the middle of the mat and let the AR dome guide you through the scanning process. You can also scan the object from two different angles and it will be automatically merged for a better overall result which includes areas such as the bottom of the object. You can now also scan without a mat in two different modes - AR mode which makes it easy to scan with our familiar AR dome or Photo mode, which takes higher quality 4K images in both manual or automatic modes. When scanning with the mat, there is no waiting time, all processing is done in real time on your phone in seconds. In the new option to scan without a mat, processing is done in minutes on our blazing fast Qlone Cloud but we value your privacy so we don't store or view any of your models! MODIFYING With the integrated tools in the app you can optimize and modify your 3D model without needing to export them to other sophisticated software. Texture - Change the Brightness, Saturation and Sharpness of the 3D model. Pick colors from the scanned object and apply them by painting directly on the 3D model. Blur areas or transitions for smoother results. Clean - Fill holes in the model, erase unwanted areas such as the background surface or smooth certain parts. Sculpt - Improve or alter the shape of your object by pressing or pulling a selected area and adjust the transition. Shape - Fix the orientation, enhance the mesh details or set the scale size of your model for 3D printing. You can also simplify the mesh for lower file size export. Art - Turn your object into scaled cubes or meshed objects of art, ready to be printed. AR View + ANIMATION: You can beam your 3D models back to reality and bring them to life with automatic rigging and animation. EXPORTING and IMPORTING: Export your model directly to platforms like SketchFab, i.materialise, Lens Studio, Shapeways and CGTrader. Models can be exported in a variety of formats for use in other 3D tools – OBJ, STL, FBX, USDZ, GLB (Binary glTF) which includes animation, PLY, X3D.  Share your models with friends as an image, video or GIF through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, Email and iMessage. You can import any 3D model into Qlone. Import in any 3D format (40+ formats) to view, modify or bring it to life in AR with our automatic animation! PREMIUM UPGRADE (ONE-TIME PURCHASE): Qlone is free to download and scan but exporting the 3D models, AR view with Animations and scanning in 4K resolution are premium features that require an upgrade to premium. Such upgrade is a one-time purchase fee and is not based on an annoying subscription. Also, there is a new premium feature that allows scanning without a mat! Since processing for scanning without the mat takes place on our Qlone Cloud, when you upgrade to premium you unlock this new option and receive 50 cloud credits for 50 such scans. You can later purchase more credits in highly affordable packs if needed. When you upgrade to premium, all models in your gallery and future models will be unlocked for unlimited exports in any format and it will work across all your Apple devices. PRIVACY POLICY: http://eyecue-tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143 TERMS OF USE: http://eyecue-tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142

About

Flow

Create beautiful notes and drawings with realistic ink and paper. Collaborate on documents in real-time, sketch with customizable tools, and organize your work with infinite width documents and secure cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Realistic ink and paper drawing
  • Infinite width documents
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Customizable drawing tools
  • Secure cloud syncing
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Export images and timelapse videos
Features
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Flow helps you make beautiful notes and draw with realistic ink and paper. Take notes, sketch, journal and plan all within the one app. With Apple Pencil, writing and drawing in Flow feels incredibly responsive, and you can even collaborate on documents with friends and colleagues. —FEATURES— - Infinite width documents, just swipe and keep writing and drawing - Secure storage, synced between your devices - Create your own unique set of drawing tools - Colored paper with dot grid, squared, lined or blank styles - Customizable gestures - Advanced Apple Pencil support - Organize your documents with customizable notebook covers - Elegant minimal interface that puts everything at your fingertips - Export images and timelapse videos - Multitask on iPad with Split View, Slide Over and drag-and-drop Membership with Flow includes realtime cloud storage and backup for your documents and tools across all of your devices. —MEMBERSHIP— Download Flow to try it free. After your free trial, Flow requires a subscription which provides you with regular app updates and realtime cloud storage of your documents. Monthly and discounted yearly options are available. If your subscription lapses, Flow remains available in read-only mode. —QUESTIONS?— We love to speak with users, so feel free to reach out at any time via the Flow menu under Help > Contact Support. If you have a feature idea, please let us know at https://bonobo.canny.io/flow. Want to learn more about Timepage, Actions, or Flow? Visit https://bonobolabs.com to read our guides. —MORE— Subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and automatic renewal status in Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Price may vary by location. Privacy policy: https://bonobolabs.com/privacy Terms of service: https://bonobolabs.com/terms —THANK YOU—

Screenshots

Qlone 3D Scanner4 screens
Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Qlone 3D Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Flow's subscription. Qlone 3D Scanner also leads on device support (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Flow's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Qlone 3D Scanner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Flow sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Qlone 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 24% of Flow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qlone 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Flow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qlone 3D Scanner versus Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQlone 3D ScannerFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.6K ratings)4.1 (7.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews23.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K7.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB246 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyeCue Vision TechBonobo

Customer experience

Qlone 3D Scanner

All ratings1,582 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.8%
Written reviews606 reviews
Positive21.8%
Neutral9.6%
Negative68.6%

Flow

All ratings7,235 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews1,007 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral9.2%
Negative66.9%

User reviews

Qlone 3D Scanner

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Scanning works well
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Decent scanning quality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Inaccurate scans
  • 💰 Paywall for basic features
  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

Flow

From 7.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Excellent drawing tools and interface
  • 🎨 Customizable pens and colors
  • 📝 Great for note-taking and sketching
  • 🌟 Beautiful and intuitive design
  • 🔍 Helpful developer support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model not preferred by some users
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🔄 Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • 📁 Lacking file management and organization features
  • 🔍 Unclear trial period and subscription details

Bugs and requests

Qlone 3D Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning dome disappears or flickers
  • Scans come out distorted or missing details
  • App crashes during scanning process

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to export scans without paying
  • Better scanning accuracy for complex objects
  • More flexible pricing model

Flow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Drawings disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Eraser tool not functioning as expected
  • Scrolling and zooming issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add vertical scrolling option
  • Improve line smoothing and anti-aliasing
  • Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
  • Integrate text input and handwriting recognition
  • Enhance export and sharing capabilities

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Qlone 3D Scanner

One-time6
  • One Hundred Cloud Credits$9.99
  • Unlimited Premium$11.99
  • Premium Features$15.99
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  • Unlimited Exports$19.99
  • Premium Features$19.99
  • Premium Features$29.99
5 purchases

Flow

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Membership7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Bonobo Bundle (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Bonobo Bundle (Annual Family)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bonobo Bundle (Lifetime)$129.99

Questions

Is Qlone 3D Scanner free?
Qlone 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flow free?
Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qlone 3D Scanner or Flow?
Flow is rated higher. Qlone 3D Scanner averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Flow averages 4.1 from 7.2K ratings.
Do Qlone 3D Scanner or Flow have ads?
Neither Qlone 3D Scanner nor Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qlone 3D Scanner or Flow?
Qlone 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flow every 6 days. Most recently, Qlone 3D Scanner was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flow on October 27, 2026.

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