Comparison

Maven vs Dot3D

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

Head to head
About

Maven

Enhance your DJI drone flights with advanced autonomous modes, immersive VR, and intuitive navigation. Plan complex waypoint missions, track subjects with GPS, and capture cinematic shots with ease. Offers features like geofencing, headless mode, and virtual copilot for an unparalleled flying experience.

Highlights
  • Autonomous waypoint missions
  • GPS subject tracking
  • Immersive VR mode
  • Custom geofencing
  • Headless and Cable Cam modes
  • Virtual Copilot camera control
Features
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Fly Your DJI™ Drone Like Never Before! Take full control of your DJI™ drone with powerful autonomous flight modes, immersive VR capabilities, and intuitive navigation tools. Whether you're planning complex waypoint missions, tracking subjects with GPS Follow Me, or capturing cinematic shots with Virtual Copilot, this app is packed with everything you need for an unparalleled flying experience. Key Features: - Waypoint Mission – Plan and execute fully autonomous flights - GPS Follow/Track Me – Intelligent subject tracking with real-time updates - VR Mode with Head Tracking – Full immersion for an incredible flying experience - Polygonal Geofence – Define custom flight zones for safe operations - Headless Mode – Course Lock and Home Lock for effortless control - Cable Cam – Smooth and precise cinematic movements - Automatic Orbit – Perfectly circular shots around a point of interest - Virtual Copilot – Unlock advanced camera control and dynamic movements - And much more Compatible with: - Mavic Air - Air 2 - Air 2S - Mavic Mini - Mini 2 - Mini SE - Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual - Mavic 2 Enterprise - Mavic 2 Pro - Mavic 2 Zoom - Mavic Pro Alpine -Mavic Pro Platinum - Mavic Pro - Spark Autonomous Waypoint Mission: - Full-featured waypoint navigation system - Easy and intuitive mission planning - Point of Interest (POI) support - Corner radius and above-ground altitude settings - Smooth rotation for both drone and gimbal - Autonomous and semi-autonomous flight modes - VR compatibility with waypoint missions - Save, browse, and manage missions easily - Support for up to 99 waypoints - Waypoint actions including auxiliary light control - Share and import missions, including CSV import from Litchi - Define missions “by flight” and search locations Follow Me: - Complete GPS-based follow mode - Track Me – Follow from any direction - Altitude Follow - Orbit while following - Automatic home point update - Live follow parameter adjustments - Requires a GPS-equipped device Virtual Polygonal Geofence: - Custom-defined flight boundaries beyond the default drone firmware limits - Prevents the drone from flying outside the set perimeter - Progressive slowdown near geofence barriers for added safety - Set custom minimum and maximum altitude and speed limits Virtual Copilot: - Ideal for drones without a native Point of Interest mode - Set a location on the map, and let the copilot control yaw and camera angle - Advanced skills including Orbit, Follow/Track Me, and Cable Cam - Unlocks new creative possibilities, even for inexperienced pilots Headless Mode: - Course Lock – Maintain fixed directional control - Home Lock – Fly relative to the home position VR Functionality: - Compatible with all major VR headsets - Fully customizable display settings - Adjustable position, size, and eye width Head Tracking: - Move the gimbal with your head - Up and down (all supported drones) - Left and right (Mavic 2 series, Mavic Air 2, Air 2S) Gimbal Modes: - Follow - FPV Augmented Reality Localizer: - AR indicators on the video feed for enhanced spatial awareness - Green locator – Home position - Red locator – Point of Interest (user-defined) - Blue locator – GPS position of the piloting device - Works in normal mode, full screen, and VR mode Camera Controls: -Full access to all camera settings FCC Mode Friendly: - The app does not automatically revert to CE mode on drones set to FCC Flight Modes: - Atti/GPS Mode - Tripod Mode - Sport Mode Sync flight logs to AirData UAV

About

Dot3D

This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning
  • Targeting workflows for accuracy
  • Loop-closure technology
  • GNSS compatibility
  • Local data processing (no cloud)
  • 3D measurements and calculations
  • Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maven4 screens
Dot3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dot3D at Free against Maven's $27.99. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (82% vs 72%). Maven's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dot3D is free to download; Maven costs $27.99 up front. Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Maven asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Maven's written reviews are positive against 82% of Dot3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maven ships an update every 9 days, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Maven versus Dot3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMavenDot3D
Price$27.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (112 ratings)4.7 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichele VagnettiDotProduct LLC

Customer experience

Maven

All ratings112 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative16.7%

Dot3D

All ratings101 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

Maven

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Copilot mode losing target
  • Drone getting stuck in the air after Copilot mode
  • Sudden app crashes
  • Video feed issues and image quality problems
  • Difficulty connecting to DJI Mini 2 SE
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  • Waypoint missions causing unstable flight
  • Inability to disable tripod mode
  • Sporadic photo saving
  • Inability to switch to manual camera mode

Requested features

23 requests
  • Support for DJI Mini 3 Pro
  • Support for DJI Mini 2 SE
  • Ability to import/export waypoint missions
  • Adjustable hard deck for FPV flying
  • Panorama and AEB shooting capabilities
Show 18 more
  • Ability to select return-to-home location
  • Curved waypoint lines
  • Grid wizard for photogrammetry
  • Ability to pause and resume missions
  • Camera settings control
  • Histogram and grid display
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Quest 3 VR version
  • Ability to hide telemetry data in VR mode
  • Automatic focus control in VR mode
  • Ability to update home point in VR mode
  • Ability to control camera tilt in VR mode
  • Support for DJI Goggles
  • Support for DJI Air 2S
  • Ability to trigger photos automatically with a timer
  • Ability to curve waypoint lines
  • Pre-set grid patterns for mapping
  • Ability to continue mission from last waypoint after connection loss

Dot3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Maven

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot3D

Subscriptions2
  • Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Maven free?
Maven costs $27.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot3D free?
Dot3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Maven or Dot3D?
Dot3D is rated higher. Maven averages 4.3 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while Dot3D averages 4.7 from 103 ratings.
Do Maven or Dot3D have ads?
Neither Maven nor Dot3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maven or Dot3D?
Maven ships an update every 9 days, and Dot3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Maven was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dot3D on October 25, 2026.

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