Patchy Scan 3D vs RealScan
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.
RealScan
Effortlessly scan interior spaces to create detailed 3D plans with object detection and precise measurements. Edit layouts, add furniture, and view your designs in augmented reality. Generate 2D floor plans or build from scratch, then share your creations in 3D and AR formats.
- 3D room scanning
- Object detection and measurements
- Layout editing
- Augmented reality walkthroughs
- 2D floor plan generation
- Create plans from scratch
- Share 3D and AR plans
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RealScan allows you to effortlessly scan an interior space with exceptional accuracy, generating a detailed 3D plan complete with object detection and precise measurements. Editing your plan has never been easier—rearrange layouts, add new furniture, or modify dimensions with just a few taps. Our intuitive interface lets you measure any distance within your plan, ensuring every detail is perfect. Additionally, you can generate 2D floor plans for a comprehensive overview of your space. RealScan also lets you walk through your plan in augmented reality, giving you a realistic sense of the space. For even more customization, you can create a plan from scratch. Once you're satisfied with your design, share your 3D plans in both 3D and AR formats. The shared files can be instantly viewed on Apple devices with a single click, making it easy to showcase your vision. In order to scan, a device with a Lidar sensor is required. In-app purchases are purchased from and billed by Apple iTunes, not RealScan. These purchases are subject to the terms and conditions of Apple iTunes. RealScan does not have access to Apple iTunes accounts or transactions. If you wish to confirm the type of subscription that has been purchased from Apple iTunes, please consult your apple iTunes account or receipt as each subscription will have a unique billing name. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and switch off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes & App Store Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy and terms & and conditions : https://arvid.app/realscan Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Patchy Scan 3D at every 2 weeks against RealScan's every 2 months. Patchy Scan 3D also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (33% vs 15%). RealScan's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and RealScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Patchy Scan 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Patchy Scan 3D's written reviews are positive against 15% of RealScan's.
Patchy Scan 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, RealScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchy Scan 3D | RealScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | 3.5 (52 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 15.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 52 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | niels jansson | Elie F. Gebran |
Customer experience
Patchy Scan 3D
RealScan
In-app purchases
Patchy Scan 3D
- Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
RealScan
- RealScan Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- RealScan Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
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