Comparison

FARO ScanPlan vs vSite Scan

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

Head to head
About

FARO ScanPlan

This application enables control of a 2D mapping device to create detailed floor plans and diagrams. Users can measure, capture images, and add notes directly from their mobile device to enhance their projects.

Highlights
  • Control ScanPlan Device
  • Create floor plans
  • Generate escape plans
  • Diagram crime scenes
  • Measure on-the-fly
  • Add pictures and notes
Features
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The FARO® ScanPlan™ App allows to control the FARO® ScanPlan™ Device, the 2D Mapping Solution that creates floor plans, escape plans, crime scenes diagrams, pre-incident, and similar diagrams. With this app, you can measure on-the-fly, and add pictures, files, or notes to your plan from your iPhone or iPad.

About

vSite Scan

Features
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Simplify reality capture and enhance project workflows with vSite Scan—the ultimate tool for capturing, validating, and sharing site conditions. With its intuitive design and seamless integration into the vSite platform, vSite Scan empowers teams to stay connected, informed, and productive at every stage of the project. Capture. Upload. Analyze. Effortlessly scan site conditions, upload them directly to vSite, and unlock powerful features like as-built verification, progress tracking, and augmented reality (AR) visualization. Streamline project documentation and decision-making with real-time updates and unparalleled precision. Key Features: • Effortless Reality Capture: Quickly capture highly accurate scans of site conditions for detailed documentation and AI-powered analysis. • One-Click Documentation: Simplify workflows by instantly capturing and uploading scans for integration into reports and AR visualizations. • As-Built Verification: Ensure designs align with real-world conditions using intuitive validation tools. • Progress Tracking: Monitor and document project updates in real-time, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned. • Seamless Integration with vSite: Upload scans directly from the field to the vSite platform, ensuring accessibility and collaboration from anywhere. • Enhanced Collaboration: Combine scans with GIS and BIM data to create actionable insights and foster team alignment. • Portable and Efficient: Optimized for iOS devices, delivering advanced capabilities without the need for extra hardware. vSite Scan redefines how projects are documented and managed. Whether you’re capturing reality, validating as-built conditions, or tracking progress, this app transforms complex workflows into effortless processes, ensuring better outcomes for your team. Elevate your projects today with vSite Scan. Download now and take control of your site management!

Screenshots

FARO ScanPlan4 screens
vSite Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: vSite Scan at fortnightly against FARO ScanPlan's every 4 months. FARO ScanPlan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FARO ScanPlan ships an update every 4 months, vSite Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
FARO ScanPlan versus vSite Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFARO ScanPlanvSite Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFARO Technologies Inc.vGIS Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FARO ScanPlan

No in-app purchases

None

vSite Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FARO ScanPlan free?
FARO ScanPlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is vSite Scan free?
vSite Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FARO ScanPlan or vSite Scan have ads?
Neither FARO ScanPlan nor vSite Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FARO ScanPlan or vSite Scan?
FARO ScanPlan ships an update every 4 months, and vSite Scan fortnightly. Most recently, FARO ScanPlan was updated on October 14, 2026 and vSite Scan on October 18, 2026.

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