Comparison

Heges 3D Scanner vs in3D

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

Head to head
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 :)!

About

in3D

Create realistic 3D avatars from a video selfie in under a minute. This app allows you to virtually try on clothes, animate your avatar, and export it in various formats for use in games, videos, or other 3D environments.

Highlights
  • 3D avatar creation from video selfie
  • Fully rigged 3D model export
  • Virtual try-on for clothes
  • Avatar animation and AR experience
  • Export to popular 3D software
  • MetaHuman and Character Creator export
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Realistic 3D avatar with just a video selfie? Yes! Scan yourself into a digital avatar within 1 minute and export the fully rigged 3D model as FBX, GLB or USDZ to any 3D environment. With in3D you have a mobile character creator. No 3D design experience is necessary, just your phone camera. In the app you can virtually try on clothes, animate avatars, experience AR, see cartoons with your avatar, and export your avatar in different formats (fbx, usdz, glb, MetaHuman, Character Creator.). You can also share your avatar with your friends so they can interact with your avatar on their own device! Once you create your 3D model, you can export it to any environment to create videos, games or any other content you can imagine: • Export as GLB, FBX, USDZ to Blender, Character Creator, Unity, Unreal Engine, CLO 3D or any other 3D software • Turn your avatar into MetaHuman with a simple export directly from the app Share your avatars and content on social media! Tag us with #in3D Subscribe to our social media and tag us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in3d.io TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@in3d.io Twitter: https://twitter.com/in3D_io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/in3D.io Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in3d-io Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIscr0LXC05ZHngbcFE7X9Q FOR DEVELOPERS Interested in getting an SDK to scan and import avatars outside of the in3D App? Check out our developer hub: https://developer.in3d.io/. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/bRzFujsHH9! FOR BUSINESS Interested in scanning your clients into photorealistic avatars? Reach out to us at hello@in3d.io to get the in3D SDK and API. Our scanning technology is available for metaverse, fashion, gaming, and entertainment. Specifically for the following: • Character/Avatar export into games • Realistic avatars for virtual events, conferences, exhibitions • Virtual trainings • Avatar generation and Animation for AR and VR • Virtual fitting room SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to Apple ID Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in Apple ID after the purchase. PRIVACY POLICY https://in3d.io/docs/privacy-policy/ TERMS OF USE https://in3d.io/docs/terms-of-use/ Also check out next-generation 3D character creator platform Avaturn. https://avaturn.me

Screenshots

Heges 3D Scanner4 screens
in3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: in3D at 4.5 against Heges 3D Scanner's 2.8. in3D also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Heges 3D Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Heges 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and in3D sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

in3D holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 307 and 727 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 31% of in3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, in3D every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Heges 3D Scanner versus in3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeges 3D Scannerin3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (307 ratings)4.5 (727 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better31.1% of reviews
Number of ratings307727 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB163 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarek SimonikGOODSIZE INC.

Customer experience

Heges 3D Scanner

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

in3D

All ratings727 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral12.6%
Negative56.3%

User reviews

Heges 3D Scanner

From 307 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent 3D scanning quality
  • 💡 Innovative use of TrueDepth camera
  • 👍 Detailed and accurate scans
  • 🚀 Fast scanning and export process
  • 💡 Useful screen sharing feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tracking issues and scan failures
  • 👎 Requires in-app purchase to unlock full functionality
  • 🔒 No trial or free version to test
  • 👎 Awkward scanning experience due to front-facing camera
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues

in3D

From 727 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Impressive 3D scanning capabilities
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎨 Customizable avatar animations

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scan quality and export issues
  • 🕰️ Obtrusive tutorial playback

Bugs and 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

in3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when viewing scans
  • Login issues and account problems
  • Inaccurate body proportions in generated avatars

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to export models for free
  • More flexible subscription options
  • Improved lighting detection and guidance
  • Expanded compatibility with 3D software

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99
10 purchases

in3D

Subscriptions6
  • 5 Scans Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 5 Scans Monthly$19.991 Month
  • 10 Scans Monthly3 Days trial$35.991 Month
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  • 20 Scans Monthly3 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • 60 Scans Yearly$179.991 Year
  • 60 Scans Yearly3 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time4
  • GTA V export$9.99
  • Second Life export$9.99
  • VRChat export$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 5 additional scans$19.99

Questions

Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is in3D free?
in3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heges 3D Scanner or in3D?
in3D is rated higher. Heges 3D Scanner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while in3D averages 4.5 from 727 ratings.
Do Heges 3D Scanner or in3D have ads?
Neither Heges 3D Scanner nor in3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heges 3D Scanner or in3D?
Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and in3D every 11 days. Most recently, Heges 3D Scanner was updated on November 2, 2026 and in3D on November 3, 2026.

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