Patchy Scan 3D vs MapIt 3D Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patchy Scan 3D
Create 3D models from your surroundings using augmented reality. Capture scans as multiple patches, export them as textured .Obj files, and view your creations in AR.
- Scan areas as multiple patches
- Export .Obj models with textures
- Examine scans in Augmented Reality
- Capture video of creations
- AR feature point tracking
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Patchy Scan 3D creates coarse 3D meshes from Augmented Reality tracking features. * Scan small or large areas as multiple patches. * Export the result as .Obj models with textures. * Examine your scans in Augmented Reality with or without live camera feed. * Capture video of your creations. Usage Instructions: 1. Move your phone until yellow feature points appear. 2. Press the scan button to create a mesh and texture. 3. Repeat. Performs best in good lighting and on newer devices. Visit the website for more information.
MapIt 3D Scanner
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MapIt has been created through a research project to provide a convenient way with consumer-available technology to map the home environment in 3D for occupational therapists (OTs). For instance, MapIt would support the exploration of home adaptations for a person with disability, with or without an OT visit. iPhone Pro/iPad Pro with LiDAR required!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapIt 3D Scanner at none against Patchy Scan 3D's 1. MapIt 3D Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Patchy Scan 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Patchy Scan 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapIt 3D Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Patchy Scan 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, MapIt 3D Scanner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchy Scan 3D | MapIt 3D Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | niels jansson | Mathieu Labbe |
In-app purchases
Patchy Scan 3D
- Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
MapIt 3D Scanner
No in-app purchases
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