Comparison

Heges 3D Scanner vs STRATUM Slit Scan

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

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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

STRATUM Slit Scan

Create unique slit scan photos and videos using your device's camera. Adjust slice size, focus, and exposure for artistic effects. Supports external display output for live performances.

Highlights
  • Eight slit scan types with reverse scan
  • Adjustable slice size up to 500
  • Manual focus lock and exposure adjustment
  • Switch between front and rear cameras
  • External display output support
  • Preview photos and videos within the app
Features
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-Features- • Eight kinds of slit scans are possible with four kinds of slit patterns and reverse scan. • Tap the shutter button to take a photo. • Press and hold the shutter button or drag to the right to start recording. • Models with a high-speed camera can shoot at 240 to 1 FPS. • The slice size (number of strips) can be set up to around 500. (*1) • Manual focus lock, exposure adjustment •Use the camera flip button to switch between the inside and outside cameras. You can switch to another camera such as a triple camera by pressing and holding it. • Equipped with external display output for performance art and installation. • You can preview the taken photos and videos in the app. -Overview- Slit scan is different from the actual time when shooting with an analog camera by attaching a paper with a slit in front of the camera lens, lengthening the exposure time and moving it in the vertical direction with the slit. It is a technique to take the exposure of a single photo. Strictly speaking, STRATUM does not install a slit in front of the camera like slit scan, but it stores digitally captured data in memory, slices it in any direction, combines it for each frame and shoots in real time.  Due to the remarkable development of mobile devices in recent years, STRATUM has accumulated about 500 FHD images of 240FPS (*1) high-speed camera equipped with iOS, and composites and takes 500 photos at a time at a high frame rate of 60FPS. -Spec- In Stratum, each device limits the composition rate and the size of the composite image in order to perform the most reasonable processing possible for each device. The composite rate is different from the shooting rate. Any model capable of high-speed shooting can shoot at 240 FPS. (*2) Synthesis rate of 30 FPS, 540p on iPhone 7 30FPS, 720p on iPhone XS 60FPS, 1080p on iPhone 11 or greater It is controlled by the GPU family. Record FHD 1080p, 60FPS with A13 or greater HD, 30FPS recording with A11, A12 540p, 30FPS recording with A10

Screenshots

Heges 3D Scanner4 screens
STRATUM Slit Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Heges 3D Scanner at Free against STRATUM Slit Scan's $1.99. Heges 3D Scanner also leads on ratings volume (307 vs 2). STRATUM Slit Scan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model 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; STRATUM Slit Scan costs $1.99 up front. Heges 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STRATUM Slit Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STRATUM Slit Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Heges 3D Scanner has 307 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of STRATUM Slit Scan's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Heges 3D Scanner versus STRATUM Slit Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeges 3D ScannerSTRATUM Slit Scan
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.8 (307 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings307 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarek SimonikNarumi Inada

Customer experience

Heges 3D Scanner

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

STRATUM Slit Scan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

STRATUM Slit Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99
None

STRATUM Slit Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STRATUM Slit Scan free?
STRATUM Slit Scan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heges 3D Scanner or STRATUM Slit Scan?
STRATUM Slit Scan is rated higher. Heges 3D Scanner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while STRATUM Slit Scan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Heges 3D Scanner or STRATUM Slit Scan have ads?
Neither Heges 3D Scanner nor STRATUM Slit Scan shows ads.

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