Patchy Scan 3D vs Rokoko Face Capture
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.
Rokoko Face Capture
Record facial expressions and send them directly to Rokoko Studio for real-time input and performance capture. Remotely control key functions like calibration and recording start/stop. Requires iPhone 11 or newer with a TrueDepth camera.
- Facial expression recording
- Real-time input to Rokoko Studio
- Full performance capture integration
- Remote control of Rokoko Studio functions
- Smartsuit Pro and Smartgloves calibration
- Recording start/stop control
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Capture your facial animation and combine it with your full-body and hands motion capture for a full performance capture solution! The Face Capture app allows you to record your facial expressions, sent directly to Rokoko Studio for real-time input and recordings. You can also remotely control key functions in Rokoko Studio, such as calibrating Smartsuit Pro and Smartgloves, or starting and stopping recordings. The app works only with the Rokoko Studio and with iPhone 11 models or newer that have a front-facing TrueDepth camera.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Patchy Scan 3D at 3.7 against Rokoko Face Capture's 3.0. Rokoko Face Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (60% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Rokoko Face Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Patchy Scan 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Patchy Scan 3D's written reviews are positive against 60% of Rokoko Face Capture's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Patchy Scan 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Rokoko Face Capture every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchy Scan 3D | Rokoko Face Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | 3.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | niels jansson | Rokoko Electronics ApS |
Customer experience
Patchy Scan 3D
Rokoko Face Capture
In-app purchases
Patchy Scan 3D
- Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
Rokoko Face Capture
No in-app purchases
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