Comparison

Heges 3D Scanner vs Luma 3D Capture

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

Luma 3D Capture

Create and share stunningly realistic 3D models of objects, products, and scenes using just your iPhone. This AI-powered tool allows for intricate detail capture, including reflections and lighting, and enables easy web sharing or export to popular 3D engines.

Highlights
  • Capture intricate 3D scenes with AI
  • Share 3D models anywhere on the web
  • Create cinematic product videos
  • Export NeRFs and Gaussian Splats
  • No Lidar required
  • Embed 3D products on websites
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Show your world in spectacular quality 3D, and share anywhere on the web. Brought to you by Luma AI. Luma is a new way to create incredible lifelike 3D with AI using your iPhone. Easily capture products, objects, landscapes, moments and scenes wherever you are. Share these fast spectacular scenes with anyone and anywhere on the web. Create cinematic product videos, impossible camera moves for TikTok. No Lidar or fancy capture equipment necessary, all you need to create is an iPhone 11 or newer. - Capture 3D scenes with intricate details, reflections, and lighting and share with everyone. Bring people where you are! - Capture products in 3D and embed them on your website exactly how they appear in real life. No more "fake 3D". - Capture 3D mesh game assets in unmatched quality and bring them to Blender, Unity or your 3D engine of choice. - Export lifelike NeRFs and Gaussian Splats to Unreal, Unity, and other supported tools. We are excited to see what you create with this brand new AI medium! If you find Luma useful, fun, or interesting, or need help please join us on Luma's Discord: lumalabs.ai/discord. When you share, please tag us on Twitter (@LumaLabsAI), LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. Please Note: while Luma's 3D Viewing and Video Uploads will work on iPhone X + XR, AR Capture requires an iPhone 11 or newer.

Screenshots

Heges 3D Scanner4 screens
Luma 3D Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Luma 3D Capture at 4.5 against Heges 3D Scanner's 2.8. Luma 3D Capture also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Heges 3D Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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. Luma 3D Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luma 3D Capture holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Luma 3D Capture has 1.9K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Heges 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luma 3D Capture'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, Luma 3D Capture fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Heges 3D Scanner versus Luma 3D Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeges 3D ScannerLuma 3D Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (306 ratings)4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3061.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarek SimonikLuma AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Heges 3D Scanner

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

Luma 3D Capture

All ratings1,843 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Heges 3D Scanner

From 306 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

Luma 3D Capture

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great tool
  • 🚀 Outstanding app
  • 🚀 Fantastic app!
  • 🚀 Wow!
  • 🚀 Fantastic and easy 3D modeling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Can't use it not reliable
  • 🐛 Rendering time is outrageous
  • 🐛 Slower Processing Times
  • 🐛 Way to slow

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

Luma 3D Capture

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Can't save my files on my local drive
  • Video in process. We are almost at max capacity so process will take longer
  • Doesn't support my iPhone SE 3rd gen
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  • When video is uploaded it always fails preprocessing
  • Glitch that dosent let you use the app
  • Can't login

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Combine shots for several takes as layers
  • Smart infill option for 3d printing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99
None

Luma 3D Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Luma 3D Capture free?
Luma 3D Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Heges 3D Scanner or Luma 3D Capture?
Luma 3D Capture is rated higher. Heges 3D Scanner averages 2.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Luma 3D Capture averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Heges 3D Scanner or Luma 3D Capture have ads?
Neither Heges 3D Scanner nor Luma 3D Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Heges 3D Scanner or Luma 3D Capture?
Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Luma 3D Capture fortnightly. Most recently, Heges 3D Scanner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Luma 3D Capture on October 23, 2026.

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