# 3d Scanner App™ vs Bolt Reader®

The clearest difference is ads: Bolt Reader® at none against 3d Scanner App™'s shown. Bolt Reader® also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). 3d Scanner App™'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3d Scanner App™ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Bolt Reader® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bolt Reader® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3d Scanner App™ has 16K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

3d Scanner App™ ships an update monthly, Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3d Scanner App™ | Bolt Reader® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-app/id1419913995/reviews) | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 44.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 208 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AI Photo Editor Lab SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739825677) | [Transmission Dynamics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554066008) |

## What reviewers say

### 3d Scanner App™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-scanner-app/id1419913995)

Transform your device into a powerful 3D scanner using LIDAR or TrueDepth technology. Capture spaces and objects in full-color 3D, edit scans, and share them in various popular formats for professional workflows or personal projects.

**Highlights:** LIDAR and TrueDepth scanning, Full-color 3D capture, Multiple export formats (OBJ, GLTF, STL, etc.), Geo-referenced LAS export for GIS, On-device editing tools, Augmented reality viewing, Photo Mode for detailed models

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful scanning capabilities
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Fully on-device processing
- 💡 Impressive free app with great features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using high-resolution mode
- 🐛 Difficulty scanning small objects
- 🐛 Occasional issues with texture rendering
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices
- 🐛 Scans can have gaps or distortions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to texture or refine scans
- Scans sometimes become corrupted or lose data
- Issues with scanning in low light conditions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to retouch or edit scans
- Improve compatibility with CAD/3D software
- Introduce more customization options for scanning
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Add support for measuring distances and volumes


### Bolt Reader®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-reader/id1554066006)

This application provides users with real-time bolt tension data through intuitive bar graphs. It is specifically designed to work with Bolt-Cap Module devices from Transmission Dynamics, helping users quickly identify screws needing attention.

**Highlights:** Real-time bolt tension information, Bar graph data visualization, Identify screws requiring attention, Designed for Bolt-Cap Module devices, Works with Transmission Dynamics hardware

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3d Scanner App™ free?

3d Scanner App™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bolt Reader® free?

Bolt Reader® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3d Scanner App™ or Bolt Reader®?

Bolt Reader® is rated higher. 3d Scanner App™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Bolt Reader® averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do 3d Scanner App™ or Bolt Reader® have ads?

3d Scanner App™ shows ads; Bolt Reader® does not.

### Which is updated more often, 3d Scanner App™ or Bolt Reader®?

3d Scanner App™ ships an update monthly, and Bolt Reader® every 5 weeks. Most recently, 3d Scanner App™ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Bolt Reader® on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*