Comparison

Qlone 3D Scanner vs Qlone 3D Scanner EDU

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

Qlone 3D Scanner EDU

Easily scan real-world objects into 3D models using augmented reality. Modify, animate, and export your creations for 3D printing, AR/VR content, or sharing across platforms. This tool is ideal for educators, designers, and hobbyists.

Highlights
  • AR-guided 3D object scanning
  • Live in-app model modification
  • Automatic rigging and animation
  • Export to multiple 3D formats
  • Direct export to popular platforms
  • Import and modify existing 3D models
Features
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Recognized as one of the 10 Best AR Apps for Classrooms by EdSurge, Qlone, the all-in-one tool for 3D scanning and AR. We have made it easy and fast to 3D scan real objects, modify them in-app, export the result into many 3D file formats, platforms and 3D printers and even magically bring them to life with animations. A perfect tool for AR/VR (Augmented Reality) content creation, 3D Printing, STEM Education, eCommerce showcase and many other uses. SCANNING Scanning real objects has never been easier. Print the included AR mat, place your object in the middle of the mat and let the Augmented Reality dome guide you through the scanning process. Scan the object from two different angles and it will be auto merged for better and more complete 3D results. With Qlone, there is no waiting time, all processing is done live on your phone in seconds. Print the mat directly from the app with AirPrint or send it as a mail and print out. MODIFYING With the integrated tools in the app so you can optimize and modify your 3D model without needing to export them. 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 - Improve the quality of the model by erasing unwanted areas or smoothing the surface. Sculpt - Improve or alter the shape of your object by pressing or pulling a selected area and adjust the transition. Shape - Enhance the mesh details or set the scale size of your model for 3D printing, 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! 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

Screenshots

Qlone 3D Scanner4 screens
Qlone 3D Scanner EDU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Qlone 3D Scanner at Free against Qlone 3D Scanner EDU's $29.99. Qlone 3D Scanner also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 43) and device support (6 vs 3). Qlone 3D Scanner EDU's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On update cadence and ads 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

Qlone 3D Scanner is free to download; Qlone 3D Scanner EDU costs $29.99 up front. Qlone 3D Scanner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Qlone 3D Scanner EDU asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qlone 3D Scanner EDU holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qlone 3D Scanner has 1.6K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Qlone 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 30% of Qlone 3D Scanner EDU's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qlone 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Qlone 3D Scanner EDU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Qlone 3D Scanner versus Qlone 3D Scanner EDU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQlone 3D ScannerQlone 3D Scanner EDU
PriceFree — better$29.99
Rating3.9 (1.6K ratings)4.2 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.8% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better43
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEyeCue Vision TechEyeCue Vision Tech

Customer experience

Qlone 3D Scanner

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

Qlone 3D Scanner EDU

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%

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

Qlone 3D Scanner EDU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Qlone 3D Scanner EDU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qlone 3D Scanner free?
Qlone 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qlone 3D Scanner EDU free?
Qlone 3D Scanner EDU costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qlone 3D Scanner or Qlone 3D Scanner EDU?
Qlone 3D Scanner EDU is rated higher. Qlone 3D Scanner averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Qlone 3D Scanner EDU averages 4.2 from 43 ratings.
Do Qlone 3D Scanner or Qlone 3D Scanner EDU have ads?
Neither Qlone 3D Scanner nor Qlone 3D Scanner EDU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qlone 3D Scanner or Qlone 3D Scanner EDU?
Qlone 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Qlone 3D Scanner EDU every 2 weeks. Most recently, Qlone 3D Scanner was updated on September 23, 2026 and Qlone 3D Scanner EDU on September 14, 2026.

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