Comparison

Heges 3D Scanner vs RealityScan Mobile

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

RealityScan Mobile

Capture the world in 3D using your iPhone or iPad. This app offers AR guidance for creating realistic 3D models of objects and places, with direct upload capabilities to Sketchfab for sharing and selling your creations.

Highlights
  • AR guidance for 3D scanning
  • Create realistic 3D models
  • Upload directly to Sketchfab
  • Preview model quality with color coverage
  • Crop box for easy object selection
  • Project library for management
Features
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Capture the world with RealityScan Mobile, a free to download 3D scanning app with AR guidance. Create realistic 3D models with your iPhone or iPad and upload them directly to Sketchfab. 3D scan objects easily—wherever you are - No special hardware! Scan with just your phone. - Preview portrayal in colors to reflect photo coverage of the model for quality check. - Easily select objects for export with the crop box. - Enhanced Project Library for storing and managing your projects - Upload to Sketchfab, the ultimate platform for publishing, sharing, and selling 3D, VR and AR content. Use 3D scans to: - Create realistic assets for your game, project, VFX, or AR/VR experience. - Create assets for 3D visualization, 3D prints, and prototypes. - Capture and preserve your memories by 3D scanning special objects or places that have meaning to you. - RealityScan Mobile is compatible with any iPhone or iPad device which supports iOS 16.0 and higher. There is so much more to come—more integrations, more uses, more technological breakthroughs. But for now, we’d love any and all feedback. And if you create something fun, share it using #realityscan. We’ll be highlighting our favorite finds on all of our channels. Website: https://www.realityscan.com/mobile Privacy Policy: https://www.epicgames.com/site/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Heges 3D Scanner4 screens
RealityScan Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RealityScan Mobile at 3.8 against Heges 3D Scanner's 2.8. RealityScan Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Heges 3D Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 31%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. RealityScan Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealityScan Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 302 and 325 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 31% of RealityScan Mobile'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, RealityScan Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Heges 3D Scanner versus RealityScan Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeges 3D ScannerRealityScan Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (302 ratings)3.8 (325 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better31.3% of reviews
Number of ratings302325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMarek SimonikUnreal Engine

Customer experience

Heges 3D Scanner

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

RealityScan Mobile

All ratings325 ratings
Positive67.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative29.5%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.7%
Negative60.1%

User reviews

Heges 3D Scanner

From 302 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

RealityScan Mobile

From 325 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great detail
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fantastic and surprising
  • 🚀 Awesome new features
  • 👍 Working good for me

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Not working
  • 🐛 Crashes too often to be usable
  • 🐛 Phishing scam?
  • 🐛 Log in loop
  • 🐛 what happened??

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

RealityScan Mobile

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Images just don't align
  • Logging in loop
  • Spinning forever
  • Login failure
  • Data loss after update
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  • Login issues
  • Crashes and processing issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Wide angle lens Selection
  • Export and usage of app data into Reality Capture
  • Remote app on the Apple Watch and Compatibility for the DJI Osmo panning and tilt features
  • Retopology filter
  • Shape recognition
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  • More captures you can add to make a quality image/ bigger mesh
  • Unleash the LiDAR scanners on the Pro model phones and iPads
  • Landscape mode
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99
None

RealityScan Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RealityScan Mobile free?
RealityScan Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heges 3D Scanner or RealityScan Mobile?
RealityScan Mobile is rated higher. Heges 3D Scanner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while RealityScan Mobile averages 3.8 from 325 ratings.
Do Heges 3D Scanner or RealityScan Mobile have ads?
Neither Heges 3D Scanner nor RealityScan Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heges 3D Scanner or RealityScan Mobile?
Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and RealityScan Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Heges 3D Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and RealityScan Mobile on September 23, 2026.

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