Comparison

StockAce vs Pocket3D

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

Head to head
About

StockAce

This app uses augmented reality to scan and calculate the volume and mass of stockpiles, pits, and underground mining areas. Results are exported on-site to PDF, E57, or CSV, with all processing done directly on the device.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality scanning
  • Volume and mass calculation
  • On-site PDF, E57, CSV export
  • Indoor and underground operation
  • 3D Viewer
  • Sketch and report creation
Features
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StockAce allows you to scan stockpiles, pits, trenches underground rooms in mining and calculate their volume and mass using Augmented Reality on your iPhone or iPad. No additional hardware or accessories are needed. StockAce doesn’t rely on GNSS positioning and works also indoors and even in underground mining. Results are instantly exported on-site to PDF, E57 or CSV. All processing is done directly on the device - no network connectivity or additional cloud services are required. Features: - Measure the toe point polygon of a stockpile or edge of a trench/pit - Define a reference surface - Scan the surface using Augmented Reality - Measure a stockpile within a bunker/silo - Calculate volume of extracted material in underground mining - Calculate the volume and mass from the point cloud on-site - Create a sketch and report - 3D Viewer - Optionally export the point cloud in CSV and E57 format The Free version includes all above features, except the CSV and E57 exports, and is limited to volumes up to 3 cubic meter (106 cubic feet). All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: •StockAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • StockAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

About

Pocket3D

This app streamlines site management and surveys for contractors, offering real-time cut-fill data, measurement capture, and rapid topo surface generation. It empowers site managers to verify earthmoving volumes, check grades, and track progress for quality control, all with accessible in-field design tools.

Highlights
  • Real-time cut-fill data
  • Measurement capture
  • Topo surface generation
  • Earthmoving volume verification
  • Grade verification
  • As-built data collection
  • In-field design tools
Features
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Pocket 3D simplifies digital site management and site surveys for contractors. With full site visibility, crews can access real-time cut-fill data, capture measurements, and quickly generate topo surfaces to boost their productivity. Site managers and foremen can easily verify earthmoving volumes, grade verification, collect as-built data and track progress to ensure quality control. With accessible calculation wizards and in-field design tools, complex tasks can be completed much faster and more efficiently. Pocket 3D is also Sitelink3D-ready, allowing seamless two-way communication between GNSS rovers and team members. Site plan updates, localizations, and crew management happen instantly, keeping field crews and office leaders connected in real time.

Screenshots

StockAce4 screens
Pocket3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket3D at 86% against StockAce's 0%. Pocket3D also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). StockAce's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StockAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Pocket3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pocket3D holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of StockAce's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pocket3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StockAce ships an update every 2 months, Pocket3D every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StockAce versus Pocket3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStockAcePocket3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB573 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHTopcon Positioning Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

StockAce

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pocket3D

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StockAce

Subscriptions2
  • Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Professional - Annual$399.991 Year
None

Pocket3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StockAce free?
StockAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket3D free?
Pocket3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StockAce or Pocket3D?
Pocket3D is rated higher. StockAce averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pocket3D averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.
Do StockAce or Pocket3D have ads?
Neither StockAce nor Pocket3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StockAce or Pocket3D?
StockAce ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket3D every 5 months. Most recently, StockAce was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pocket3D on October 4, 2026.

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