# ESP8266 vs 3d Scanner App™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3d Scanner App™ at 45% against ESP8266's 0%. 3d Scanner App™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16K vs 1). ESP8266's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3d Scanner App™ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ESP8266 asks for nothing beyond the download.

3d Scanner App™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3d Scanner App™ has 16K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ESP8266's written reviews are positive against 45% of 3d Scanner App™'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESP8266 | 3d Scanner App™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp8266/id1255457331/reviews) | **[4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-app/id1419913995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ECONORMA SAS DI MATTIUZZI ALESSANDRO E C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/632097333) | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) |

## What reviewers say

### ESP8266

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esp8266/id1255457331)

Monitor real-time temperature data from your ESP8266 NodeMCU WiFi module. Receive email alerts for temperature changes, integrated with a free ThingSpeak account.

**Highlights:** Real-time temperature monitoring, Email alarm notifications, ESP8266 NodeMCU integration, ThingSpeak free account support, WiFi module connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3d Scanner App™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-app/id1419913995)

Transform your device into a powerful 3D scanner using LIDAR or TrueDepth technology. Capture spaces and objects in full-color 3D, edit scans, and share them in various popular formats for professional workflows or personal projects.

**Highlights:** LIDAR and TrueDepth scanning, Full-color 3D capture, Multiple export formats (OBJ, GLTF, STL, etc.), Geo-referenced LAS export for GIS, On-device editing tools, Augmented reality viewing, Photo Mode for detailed models

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Fully on-device processing
- 💡 Impressive free app with great features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using high-resolution mode
- 🐛 Difficulty scanning small objects
- 🐛 Occasional issues with texture rendering
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Scans can have gaps or distortions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to texture or refine scans
- Scans sometimes become corrupted or lose data
- Issues with scanning in low light conditions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to retouch or edit scans
- Improve compatibility with CAD/3D software
- Introduce more customization options for scanning
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Add support for measuring distances and volumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ESP8266 free?

ESP8266 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3d Scanner App™ free?

3d Scanner App™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ESP8266 or 3d Scanner App™?

3d Scanner App™ is rated higher. ESP8266 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3d Scanner App™ averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.

### Do ESP8266 or 3d Scanner App™ have ads?

3d Scanner App™ shows ads; ESP8266 does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*