3d Scanner App™ vs Haltech Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3d Scanner App™
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.
- 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
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Transform your device into a powerful 3D scanner using LIDAR or TrueDepth technology. 3D Scanner app, downloaded by 11+ Million users, effortlessly makes you capture spaces and objects in full-color 3D and explore them in stunning, high-quality detail. Easily share your 3D scans Share your 3D models via iMessage or AR QuickLook in USDZ format, or export them in popular formats like OBJ, GLTF, GLB, DAE, and STL. Export in advanced formats Beyond standard exports, you can save your models as raw point clouds (PTS, PCD, PLY, XYZ, LAS) or floor plan images in DXF format, giving you full flexibility for professional workflows. Seamless integration with professional software Export geo-referenced LAS point clouds to GIS tools like ArcGIS or transfer raw scan data (including photos) to photogrammetry software such as Pix4D or Reality Capture. Edit directly on your device Refine, crop, and perfect your scans directly on your device for maximum control and precision. Accurate scans for any space or object Capture your home, garden, or any environment in 3D with LIDAR support. Easily import your scans into 3D modeling software like Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Maya, and more. Use RoomPlan mode for quick floor plans, or TrueDepth mode for smaller, detailed objects. Capture ultra-detailed scans with Photo Mode Leverage our advanced "Photo Mode" to create highly detailed models using Apple’s Object Capture photogrammetry API. Intuitive sharing and measuring tools Share your 3D models effortlessly with the new "Share to Web" feature. Measure your scans with a virtual ruler or create bounding boxes to precisely calculate dimensions such as width, length, and height. Discover the power of the LIDAR sensor Transform your device into a real-time LIDAR scanner and unlock next-level accuracy and detail. View your scans in AR Visualize all your saved scans in an immersive augmented reality viewer for a truly interactive experience. 3D Scanner App is the perfect companion to Sweet Home 3D, enabling you to design, capture, and visualize your dream home with precision and ease. Its 3D scanning technology is supported in Sweet Home 3D, as the generated models can be easily imported and integrated into your projects. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly, yearly - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription 3D Scanner App has been developed by Laan Labs Consulting, a company specialized in AR, CV, and ML algorithms. Visit https://labs.laan.com/ to learn more about Laan Labs Consulting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Haltech Connect
Monitor vehicle channels, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and adjust settings for your Haltech ECU. This app facilitates initial setup for Rebel ECUs and connects to Wi-Fi enabled Nexus ECUs, allowing real-time data viewing and configuration changes.
- Monitor ECU channels
- Read and clear DTCs
- View and change settings
- Perform initial ECU setup
- Connect to Wi-Fi enabled ECUs
- Select metric/imperial units
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Monitor channels, read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, see and change settings. Perform initial setup of your Rebel ECU. This app allows you to connect to your Wi-Fi enabled Haltech Nexus ECU. In it you can view any channel as you would do within NSP, and change most settings and table contents. It also allows you to view diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and clear them, as well as configuration errors such as a setting value out of range. You can choose from a range of metric and imperial units. If you have a Rebel ECU, you can use this app to access the setup wizard to configure your ECU for the first time. Note: Nexus firmware version 1.26 or later is required to use the mobile app. This can be updated using NSP.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haltech Connect at 100% against 3d Scanner App™'s 45%. Haltech Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). 3d Scanner App™'s advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support 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
Both are free to download. 3d Scanner App™ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Haltech Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Haltech Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3d Scanner App™ has 16K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of 3d Scanner App™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Haltech Connect's.
3d Scanner App™ ships an update every 4 weeks, Haltech Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3d Scanner App™ | Haltech Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (16K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 215 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AI Photo Editor Lab SRL | LOCKIN PTY LTD |
Customer experience
3d Scanner App™
Haltech Connect
Bugs and requests
3d Scanner App™
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when trying to texture or refine scans
- Scans sometimes become corrupted or lose data
- Issues with scanning in low light conditions
Requested features
5 requests- 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
Haltech Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3d Scanner App™
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly premium$2.997 Days
- Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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- Weekly premium$4.997 Days
- Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Yearly premium$29.991 Year
- Yearly premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly premium$69.991 Year
Haltech Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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