Comparison

Patchy Scan 3D vs Lidar Room Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Lidar Room Scanner

Easily scan and document properties to create detailed 2D and 3D floor plans. Capture room layouts, attach photos, and share interactive property views instantly via a web link. Supports LiDAR scanning on compatible devices or manual creation on any device.

Highlights
  • LiDAR room scanning
  • Manual room creation
  • Attach photos to rooms
  • 2D & 3D floor plans
  • Instant web sharing
  • Editable plans
  • USDZ/GLB export
Features
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Scan, edit, and share complete properties in minutes with 5DPlan. 5DPlan is a LiDAR room scanner and 3D floor planner for iPhone and iPad. Capture multiple rooms across multiple floors, attach photos, and create a shareable property view that opens in any browser. Unlike a fixed room scan, your 5DPlan floor plan remains editable. Move walls, resize rooms, and refine the layout after scanning to create the plan you need. LIDAR ROOM SCANNER & 3D FLOOR PLANNER Use the LiDAR room scanner to capture walls, doors, windows, and room layouts in seconds. Scan multiple rooms across multiple floors and organize everything inside one property project. Explore your property as an immersive 3D floor plan or switch to a clean 2D floor plan for measuring, planning, and documentation. KEY FEATURES • Scan rooms with LiDAR on supported iPhone and iPad Pro models • Capture multiple rooms across multiple floors • Edit and modify floor plans after scanning • Move walls, resize rooms, and adjust layouts • Create rooms manually on devices without LiDAR • View properties as 2D and 3D floor plans • Attach photos and position them inside each room • Measure rooms, walls, doors, and windows • Share an interactive property view with one link • Open shared plans in any browser—no app required • Export designs in USDZ or GLB format • Keep projects updated across devices with iCloud MADE FOR PROPERTY PROJECTS 5DPlan is a practical floor planner for homeowners, architects, interior designers, real estate professionals, inspectors, property managers, and renovation teams. Use it for: • Real estate listings • Vacation and short-term rentals • Property inspections • Home documentation • Renovation and design planning From the first room scan to the finished floor plan, 5DPlan helps you capture, measure, edit, and share every part of a property. Download 5DPlan today and turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful LiDAR room scanner. Capture multiple floors and create an editable 2D or 3D floor plan in minutes. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Patchy Scan 3D2 screens
Lidar Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lidar Room Scanner at 4.1 against Patchy Scan 3D's 3.7. Lidar Room Scanner also leads on ratings volume (142 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Patchy Scan 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lidar Room Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lidar Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lidar Room Scanner has 142 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Patchy Scan 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Lidar Room Scanner every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Patchy Scan 3D versus Lidar Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatchy Scan 3DLidar Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (11 ratings)4.1 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerniels janssonGil Nakache

Customer experience

Patchy Scan 3D

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Lidar Room Scanner

All ratings142 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative48.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Patchy Scan 3D

One-time1
  • Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
5 purchases

Lidar Room Scanner

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Web Monthly3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Web Annual3 Days trial$159.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Patchy Scan 3D free?
Patchy Scan 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lidar Room Scanner free?
Lidar Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Patchy Scan 3D or Lidar Room Scanner?
Lidar Room Scanner is rated higher. Patchy Scan 3D averages 3.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Lidar Room Scanner averages 4.1 from 142 ratings.
Do Patchy Scan 3D or Lidar Room Scanner have ads?
Neither Patchy Scan 3D nor Lidar Room Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Patchy Scan 3D or Lidar Room Scanner?
Patchy Scan 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lidar Room Scanner every 11 days. Most recently, Patchy Scan 3D was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lidar Room Scanner on October 16, 2026.

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