Comparison

iHost vs 3D Object & Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

iHost

Create and share webpages directly from your iOS device. Features a built-in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages and easy file sharing to continue your work on a computer. Ideal for developers on the go.

Highlights
  • Local web server
  • File sharing
  • Built-in code editor
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Web inspection tools
  • HTML Live support
Features
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iHost is a local server on your iOS device! You can easily share files and create a webpage all from your iOS device so that anyone on your network can see your creation. There is a built in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages with a beautiful clean user interface. You can save the files with any extension meaning you can take off where you left on your computer with easy file sharing. iHost can work with HTML Live and Web Inspect to create an array of amazing web tools that will help you code on the go to become a better developer. Localhost was brought to you from: https://github.com/swisspol/GCDWebServer

About

3D Object & Room Scanner

Capture real-world objects and spaces in 3D using your device's LiDAR sensor. View scans in AR, export them in various formats, and sync them across devices. Ideal for hobbyists, designers, and anyone interested in 3D modeling and augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning of objects and spaces
  • AR viewing of scans
  • Export in USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC, OBJ
  • Video capture of 3D models
  • iCloud Sync for models
  • Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone/iPad
Features
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This app requires a Pro iPhone/iPad with a LiDAR sensor to function, such as iPhone 12 Pro or later. This is your go-to app for capturing everything in 3D, right from your iPhone. Using the latest from Apple's AR tech, it's all about making 3D scanning as straightforward as snapping a photo. Want to digitize your living room, create a 3D model of your favorite mug, or maybe design a custom game level with objects from the real world? We've got you covered. Please note: The exporting function of the app are is available for subscribers Here's what you can do: – Scan anything, from trinkets to entire spaces, and see it all in 3D. – Peek at your scans in AR to get a real feel of how they stand in space. – Exporting? Easy. Choose from formats like USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC or OBJ, ready to use in other projects and 3D printing. – Grab a video of your 3D model to show off on social media. Yep, it's that simple. – iCloud Sync: Your 3D models always in sync with your devices. This app is perfect for everyone from hobbyists playing around with 3D printing, designers looking for an easy way to capture real-world objects, to friends just wanting to have fun and explore AR. So, give "3D Scanner" a try, and let's start scanning the world together, one object at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iHost4 screens
3D Object & Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iHost at none against 3D Object & Room Scanner's shown. iHost also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. iHost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Object & Room Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iHost against 4.3 for 3D Object & Room Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iHost's written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D Object & Room Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHost ships an update every 5 days, 3D Object & Room Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iHost versus 3D Object & Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHost3D Object & Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (52 ratings)4.3 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDNicolo Stanciu

Customer experience

iHost

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

3D Object & Room Scanner

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iHost

One-time1
  • iHosts Pro Features$4.99
3 purchases

3D Object & Room Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is iHost free?
iHost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Object & Room Scanner free?
3D Object & Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHost or 3D Object & Room Scanner?
3D Object & Room Scanner is rated higher. iHost averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while 3D Object & Room Scanner averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do iHost or 3D Object & Room Scanner have ads?
3D Object & Room Scanner shows ads; iHost does not.
Which is updated more often, iHost or 3D Object & Room Scanner?
iHost ships an update every 5 days, and 3D Object & Room Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, iHost was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Object & Room Scanner on October 30, 2026.

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