Capture 3D vs ScanAce
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Capture 3D
This application is designed to work with the Structure Sensor accessory for 3D scanning. It allows users to capture and process 3D data using the specialized hardware. Visit the developer's website for more information on the accessory.
- 3D scanning
- Structure Sensor integration
- 3D data capture
- Accessory-specific functionality
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This app is made for the Structure Sensor accessory. If you do not have a Structure Sensor accessory, please visit http://structure.io to learn more.
ScanAce
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ScanAce is a professional 3D scanning app for surveyors, construction and utility workers, archeologists, architects, and GIS professionals. It turns your smartphone or tablet into a handheld imaging laser scanner and allows you to precisely capture the reality around you and generate accurate 3D models for planning, documentation or digital twins. All processing is done on your device, no other services or cloud connections are needed. It is using Augmented Reality and SLAM positioning technology on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect your RTK GNSS to achieve a precise georeference. Features: - 3D scanning - Standard mode: 350.000 points/second - Extreme high mode: 1.000.000 points/second - 3D-model viewer - Geo-reference your scan and share with the GeoAce app - Export the RGB point cloud in E57, LAS, LAZ formats - Export textured 3D-model to OBJ, USDZ formats The Free version includes all the above features, except the geo-referencing function and scanning is limited to one recording of maximum 20 s every 15 min. All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: •ScanAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • ScanAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capture 3D at none against ScanAce's 2. Capture 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. ScanAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Capture 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
Capture 3D ships an update every 2 months, ScanAce every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Capture 3D | ScanAce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taika3D Oy | ITS Geo Solutions GmbH |
In-app purchases
Capture 3D
No in-app purchases
ScanAce
- Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month
- Professional - Annual$399.991 Year
