Comparison

Heges 3D Scanner vs Fast Compressor

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

Fast Compressor

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Smaller videos. Same moments. A few phone videos can swallow half your storage. Fast Compressor shrinks them on your iPhone, in seconds, and gives the space back. No sign-up. No upload. No watermark. SEE THE SIZE BEFORE YOU PICK Most pickers hide the one number that matters. Ours puts the file size on every thumbnail. Sort your library biggest-first, hide anything under 200 MB, or search by file name — then compress the videos that are actually costing you space. THREE QUALITY LEVELS • High — 1080p, for videos you want to keep looking sharp • Balanced — 720p, the sweet spot for sharing (default) • Small — 540p, for the tightest possible file HEVC ON BY DEFAULT H.265 encoding squeezes out another 25–40% at the same quality. Turn it off in one tap if you need maximum compatibility. FREE UP THE SPACE FOR REAL Compressing only helps if the big original goes away. After compressing, one button saves the small version to Photos and another deletes the originals — so the gigabytes actually come back. SHARE STRAIGHT FROM PHOTOS Found a video in Photos? Tap Share, choose Fast Compressor, and carry on in the app. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR PHONE Compression runs on your device, offline, with no servers and no account. Your videos are never uploaded. Compressed files are cleared from the app when you close the results, so nothing piles up behind your back. BUILT FOR iOS 26 Native SwiftUI with Liquid Glass throughout. Live progress per video and for the whole queue. The screen stays awake while a long video finishes. WHAT YOU GET FREE • Compress videos, one at a time • All three quality levels and HEVC • Save to Photos and delete originals • Supported by a small banner ad FAST COMPRESSOR PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Compress a whole batch in one go • No ads • Pay once, no subscription

Screenshots

Heges 3D Scanner4 screens
Fast Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Heges 3D Scanner at none against Fast Compressor's shown. Heges 3D Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Fast Compressor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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 Fast Compressor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Fast Compressor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Heges 3D Scanner versus Fast Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeges 3D ScannerFast Compressor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (306 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings306 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMarek SimonikMajid Mushtaq

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

Fast Compressor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heges 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • 3D Scanner$7.99
1 purchases

Fast Compressor

One-time1
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is Heges 3D Scanner free?
Heges 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fast Compressor free?
Fast Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Heges 3D Scanner or Fast Compressor have ads?
Fast Compressor shows ads; Heges 3D Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Heges 3D Scanner or Fast Compressor?
Heges 3D Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Fast Compressor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Heges 3D Scanner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fast Compressor on October 24, 2026.

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