STL Master vs 3D Object & Room Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STL Master
View and interact with 3D models in augmented reality. Share instant screenshots and screen recordings of your designs directly from the app.
- STL file viewing
- Augmented reality (AR) mode
- Instant screenshots
- Screen recording
- Design sharing
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This app also allows you to share instant screenshots and screen recording videos of your designs without using any other tools/apps.
3D Object & Room Scanner
Capture real-world objects and spaces in 3D using your device's LiDAR sensor. View scans in AR, export them in various formats, and sync them across devices. Ideal for hobbyists, designers, and anyone interested in 3D modeling and augmented reality.
- 3D scanning of objects and spaces
- AR viewing of scans
- Export in USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC, OBJ
- Video capture of 3D models
- iCloud Sync for models
- Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone/iPad
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This app requires a Pro iPhone/iPad with a LiDAR sensor to function, such as iPhone 12 Pro or later. This is your go-to app for capturing everything in 3D, right from your iPhone. Using the latest from Apple's AR tech, it's all about making 3D scanning as straightforward as snapping a photo. Want to digitize your living room, create a 3D model of your favorite mug, or maybe design a custom game level with objects from the real world? We've got you covered. Please note: The exporting function of the app are is available for subscribers Here's what you can do: – Scan anything, from trinkets to entire spaces, and see it all in 3D. – Peek at your scans in AR to get a real feel of how they stand in space. – Exporting? Easy. Choose from formats like USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC or OBJ, ready to use in other projects and 3D printing. – Grab a video of your 3D model to show off on social media. Yep, it's that simple. – iCloud Sync: Your 3D models always in sync with your devices. This app is perfect for everyone from hobbyists playing around with 3D printing, designers looking for an easy way to capture real-world objects, to friends just wanting to have fun and explore AR. So, give "3D Scanner" a try, and let's start scanning the world together, one object at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
STL Master and 3D Object & Room Scanner both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of STL Master's written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D Object & Room Scanner's. STL Master also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Object & Room Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. STL Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for STL Master against 4.3 for 3D Object & Room Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of STL Master's written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D Object & Room Scanner's.
STL Master ships an update monthly, 3D Object & Room Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STL Master | 3D Object & Room Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (51 ratings) | 4.3 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JA Logic Labs LLC | Nicolo Stanciu |
Customer experience
STL Master
3D Object & Room Scanner
Bugs and requests
STL Master
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes immediately on launch
- Files won't open or load
- Objects disappear when moved
- Inconsistent file orientation on load
- Markup mode traps user and requires app restart
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- Buttons don't toggle/close properly
- Measurement dimensions display as mirror images
- HDRI background doesn't affect model lighting
- Freezing in editing/pen tip mode
- Objects zoomed in with no zoom out capability
- Parts of model cut off or not displayed
- Mac version has significant stability issues
- iOS 10.2 compatibility crash
Requested features
13 requests- More color and material options
- Unit measurement display and metric/standard conversion
- How-to video tutorials for hidden features
- Proper zoom in/out controls
- Object positioning/movement button
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- Measurement and dimension tools
- Drag-and-drop file opening support
- Menu items for file operations
- Closeable menu buttons
- More file format support
- HDRI lighting affecting model rendering
- Save functionality for combined files
- Proper markup mode functionality
3D Object & Room Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STL Master
No in-app purchases
3D Object & Room Scanner
- Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Unlimited Lifetime$19.99
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