Comparison

Face Scan vs Claydo Studio

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

Head to head
About

Face Scan

Capture approximate 3D scans of human faces using your device's True-Depth camera. The app records texture projections and blendshape values, exporting them in ASCII .FBX format. It prioritizes user privacy by not collecting any data.

Highlights
  • Approximate human face scans
  • 50 FACS based blendshapes
  • Texture projections capture
  • Active blendshape values
  • ASCII .FBX export
Features
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This app requires a device with a True-Depth front face camera. Features: * Capture approximate scans of human faces. * Scans include 50 FACS based blendshapes. * Capture multiple texture projections & the active blendshape values. * Export as ASCII .FBX Free to try: Example exports are available on the website. Privacy : this app does not collect any users data or true-depth camera data. Please visit the website for more information and tutorials.

About

Claydo Studio

Create 3D models using simple shapes and intuitive gestures. Visualize designs in augmented reality and export them for 3D printing or professional software. Ideal for designers, hobbyists, teachers, and kids.

Highlights
  • Simple 3D modeling with basic shapes
  • Augmented Reality visualization
  • Export to STL and OBJ formats
  • Millimeter precision for 3D printing
  • In-built video tutorials
  • COPPA and GDPR compliant
Features
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Claydo is a simple 3D design app designed for use on the Ipad. It is used by designers, hobbyists, teachers and kids to make toys, prototypes, home decor, Minecraft models.. the list is endless! Model your design using simple shapes such as spheres, cubes and cylinders.. merge or subtract in order to get the right shape with a few taps. Use the inbuilt Augmented Reality functionality to see your models in the real world, with an easy to use workflow and ability to resize and rotate the model intuitively. Export your Claydo creations to a 3D printer as .STL or .OBJ file formats which work seamlessly in apps like Maya and Blender. Claydo's Apple Metal technology allows you to work with complex polygonal meshes in realtime using simple taps and gestures. Handy measurement tools to export STL files with millimeter precision and with inbuilt 3d printer profiles. 1>Easy UI and workflow, get up and running in minutes 2>Augmented Reality functionality built in , with easy workflow 3>Export out precision models as STL files for 3d printing 4>Export out as .OBJ for use in DCC software like Maya/Blender/C4D 5>In-built Videos tutorials to get started fast, perfect for schools and teachers to introduce kids to 3d modelling. 6>Bundled models in .CLAY format which match the video tutorials. 7>Turntable mode for showcasing and sharing your creations as movies. 8>Fully COPPA and GDPR compliant, no log-in or registration required. Claydo is built by Appy Monkeys, an app developer with years of experience in creating fun and intuitive creativity apps with over 5 million downloads on the App store and recipient of various awards such as Children's Tech Review and Purdue University's guide for STEM apps.

Screenshots

Face Scan2 screens
Claydo Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Face Scan and Claydo Studio both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 22% of Face Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Claydo Studio's. Claydo Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Face Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Claydo Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for Face Scan against 2.9 for Claydo Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Face Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of Claydo Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Face Scan ships an update every 3 months, Claydo Studio every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Face Scan versus Claydo Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFace ScanClaydo Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (13 ratings)2.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerniels janssonArjun Gupte

Customer experience

Face Scan

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

Claydo Studio

All ratings10 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Face Scan

One-time1
  • Permanently Unlock FBX Export$8.99
1 purchases

Claydo Studio

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Version$19.99

Questions

Is Face Scan free?
Face Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claydo Studio free?
Claydo Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Face Scan or Claydo Studio?
Claydo Studio is rated higher. Face Scan averages 2.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Claydo Studio averages 2.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Face Scan or Claydo Studio have ads?
Neither Face Scan nor Claydo Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Face Scan or Claydo Studio?
Face Scan ships an update every 3 months, and Claydo Studio every 5 months. Most recently, Face Scan was updated on September 30, 2026 and Claydo Studio on September 30, 2026.

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