Comparison

Depth Cam vs Heges 3D Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Depth Cam

Capture photos with real-time depth previews on compatible devices. Edit depth maps with professional tools, including cropping, rotation, and face detection. Visualize depth data in 3D.

Highlights
  • Capture photos with Depth API
  • Real-time depth preview
  • Edit raw depth data
  • Import/Export depth data
  • Face Detection
  • 3D depth viewer
Features
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DepthCam is the ultimate camera for capturing depth. See the real-time preview of depth as you capture photos (for compatible devices). DepthCam includes a suite of professional tools for editing depth maps. Load any Portrait Mode photo and view/edit the depth data. You can crop and rotate your photos while keeping the depth data perfectly aligned. With the new Face Detection, you can create a depth map for any photo. Includes 3D viewer of depth data. Features - Capture photos with the Depth API - Real-time preview of depth - Edit raw depth data - Import/Export depth data - Face Detection Even if you don't have a two camera device, you can still load and edit photos with depth data.

About

Heges 3D Scanner

Capture 3D models of objects and environments using your device's advanced camera sensors. Export scans in various formats for further use in 3D modeling or augmented reality. Offers different scanning modes and precision settings for optimal results.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning with FaceID/LiDAR
  • Export to STL, OBJ, PLY, USDZ, GLB
  • Share via Wi-Fi server
  • Augmented Reality viewing
  • Night vision scanning mode
  • Adjustable scanning precision
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Create 3D scans using the 3D camera (FaceID or LiDAR) of your iPhone 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XS, XR, X (and all their Pro/Max/Plus/Air variants) or iPad Pro! Export scans into STL, PLY, OBJ, USDZ, GLB (glTF), share them and more. On older devices, you can use the ordinary camera mode or the Screen Sharing feature. This app is *PAID* up-front. Why is it free-to-download? To protect people with unsupported devices from buying it (more details at the end). Heges is divided into two modes: = 3D Scanner (**PAID**, requires one-time In-App Purchase) ============================ - Available only for iPhones and iPad Pros with the selfie FaceID (TrueDepth) camera and/or LiDAR sensor as an In-App Purchase (Why? Read more at the bottom.) - Create 3D models by scanning everyday objects using the selfie TrueDepth camera (FaceID) and/or the rear LiDAR sensor - After scanning, export the models into PLY, OBJ, USDZ (all with colors), STL, GLB (both without colors) file formats - Share exported models e.g. via built-in Wi-Fi server or view them in the iOS Files app - Use the physical volume buttons to toggle scanning session - Double-tap anywhere in the live camera view to Share Screen with another iPhone/iPad, so that you can better see what you're scanning - View the models in AR - You can scan in pitch-dark environment and use Heges as a night vision camera! - Choose from the available scanning precisions — the higher the precision, the shorter the scanner range - To get the most accurate scans, you must use the selfie FaceID camera with 0.5MM Precision settings; do not use LiDAR if you need accurate scans - The selfie FaceID camera is much more accurate than LiDAR (approx. one order of magnitude), the models in the promo videos were scanned using the selfie FaceID camera of iPhone X - Use the selfie FaceID camera for scanning fine details (up to 2 millimeters accuracy with FaceID and 0.5MM Precision settings) - Use LiDAR for scanning large areas (e.g. houses, hallways, rooms, etc.), LiDAR is NOT suitable for scanning small objects with detail — use the selfie FaceID camera for this purpose - Objects in scanner range are highlighted in the live view - Switch to the passive Night Vision where there're no explicit restrictions on the scanner range Instructions for the 3D scanner: - Move slowly when scanning - Make sure that most of the captured scene is within the scanner range - Please read the FAQ at https://hege.sh/faq The scanner isn't perfect and can fail when moving too fast or scanning a challenging environment (e.g. glass surfaces cannot be captured due to the nature of the TrueDepth sensor). A NOTE FOR iPHONE 13 (and newer) users: Beginning with the iPhone 13 lineup, Apple introduced a new TrueDepth (FaceID) camera design, which produces (slightly) lower-accuracy results compared to older devices. To get best scan accuracy, consider using any iPhone 12 or older with FaceID. = Color camera mode ============================ - Available for all devices - Manual camera focus - Sharing photos via built-in Wi-Fi server = Why don't you make the app paid on the App Store? Why the annoying In-App Purchase? ============================ It's for protecting people with unsupported devices. (I wish I could make it paid directly on the App Store.) Heges needs the 3D-sensing selfie FaceID camera to capture 3D scans. But not all iPhones/iPads have the FaceID camera, so the app needs to check if your device has FaceID before it allows you to buy the app. The App Store does not allow developers to check if your iPhone/iPad has FaceID, so the only way to check is if you download and open the app. Once you open Heges on your device, it will check if your device is compatible and if isn't, then you will not be able to buy it. If you have any questions just drop me an email at support@hege.sh and I'll be happy to help you :)!

Screenshots

Depth Cam4 screens
Heges 3D Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heges 3D Scanner at Free against Depth Cam's $4.99. Heges 3D Scanner also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 29%) and ratings volume (302 vs 55). Depth Cam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads and device support 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

Heges 3D Scanner is free to download; Depth Cam costs $4.99 up front. Heges 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Depth Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Depth Cam against 2.8 for Heges 3D Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heges 3D Scanner has 302 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Depth Cam's written reviews are positive against 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depth Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, Heges 3D Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Depth Cam versus Heges 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepth CamHeges 3D Scanner
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (55 ratings) — better2.8 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews48.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames GroteMarek Simonik

Customer experience

Depth Cam

All ratings55 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative49.1%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative60.3%

Heges 3D Scanner

All ratings302 ratings
Positive43.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative51.7%
Written reviews389 reviews
Positive48.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative44.7%

Bugs and requests

Depth Cam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Heges 3D Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch after purchasing 3D scan mode
  • Scans getting distorted or lost during the process
  • Inability to preview larger scans within the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Support for rear camera scanning
  • Ability to stitch multiple scans together
  • Export options beyond STL (e.g. OBJ, FBX)
  • Post-processing tools for cleaning up scans
  • Improved tracking and stability

In-app purchases

None

Depth Cam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99

Questions

Is Depth Cam free?
Depth Cam costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Depth Cam or Heges 3D Scanner?
Depth Cam is rated higher. Depth Cam averages 2.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Heges 3D Scanner averages 2.8 from 302 ratings.
Do Depth Cam or Heges 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither Depth Cam nor Heges 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Depth Cam or Heges 3D Scanner?
Depth Cam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Heges 3D Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Depth Cam was updated on October 12, 2026 and Heges 3D Scanner on October 19, 2026.

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