Patchy Scan 3D vs Orbit
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.
Orbit
Transform your iPhone or iPad Pro into a powerful 3D scanner using LiDAR technology. Capture unlimited, high-accuracy 3D models quickly and privately, all processed locally on your device. Visualize your creations in AR and benefit from smart auto-labeling for easy organization.
- Precision LiDAR scanning
- Unlimited free 3D scans
- Fast on-device processing
- Local data privacy
- Offline scanning capability
- Augmented Reality preview
- Smart auto-labeling
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**iPhone Pro and iPad Pro only** Elevate your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro into a LiDAR-powered 3D scanner with Orbit. Say goodbye to expensive subscriptions, long processing queues and complex settings. Enjoy free unlimited 3D scans, total privacy and quick native object captures. • Precision LiDAR Scanning Leverage LiDAR and Apple's photogrammetry algorithm for unparalleled accuracy. • Unlimited Free Scans Scan and export as much as you like, no credits or subscriptions required. Need even more tools? Orbit Pro is there for you. • Fast Processing View and export your captures in under a minute. • Your Captures, Your Privacy All 3D scans and data processing are secure and local to your device. • Works Offline No network? No problem. Scan and process models anytime. • AR Preview Visualize your 3D scans in real-world settings. • Smart Auto-Labeling Stay organized without the effort. Our machine learning algorithm automatically names your scans, making management and retrieval simple. Start capturing your world in 3D with Orbit. Terms of Service: https://rutgerschimmel.notion.site/Terms-of-Service-0480a6b6c00e418ebcc3086bd953155e Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/rutgerschimmel/Privacy-Policy-ab97c3f64c59434d8c36c1349452068f
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Orbit at 75% against Patchy Scan 3D's 33%. Patchy Scan 3D's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Patchy Scan 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Patchy Scan 3D's written reviews are positive against 75% of Orbit'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, Orbit every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchy Scan 3D | Orbit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better | 3.3 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| 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 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | niels jansson | RS Product Studio B.V. |
Customer experience
Patchy Scan 3D
Orbit
In-app purchases
Patchy Scan 3D
- Exporting scans .Obj format$3.99
Orbit
- Yearly7 Days trial$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99
