Comparison

Capture 3D vs OpticALLY 3D Scan

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Create realistic 3D models of yourself and objects using your device's camera and LiDAR. Scan rooms, capture detailed personal avatars, and even measure eyewear dimensions. Export your creations in various formats for further use.

Highlights
  • Photorealistic 3D avatar creation
  • LiDAR scanning for rooms and objects
  • Object scanning with guided capture
  • Live 3D avatar mirroring facial expressions
  • Eyewear measurement tool
  • Export in multiple 3D formats
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Build a photoreal 3D you with Persona, scan objects with your camera and rooms with LiDAR, free. Export USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY, STL, splats and videos with OpticALLY Pro. Everything stays on your device. OpticALLY turns your iPhone into a full 3D scanner. PHOTO SCANNING Guided Object Capture walks you around an object in up to three passes with live feedback, then builds a textured 3D model right on your iPhone. Captured photos are kept so you can rebuild them later. LIDAR SCANNING On LiDAR iPhones, scan rooms, furniture and large objects with a live mesh preview, camera colour and classification. Pause, resume and finish when you're ready. PERSONA Prop your iPhone up and move your head in a slow circle three times while the ring fills, like setting up Face ID, and OpticALLY uses the TrueDepth camera to build a photoreal 3D model of your head as Gaussian splats, right on your device. Turn it, relight it and view it in AR. LIVE PERSONA Your 3D head copies your face in real time: head turns, blinks, eyes, smiles, an open mouth and even your tongue. Record clips with your voice, up to 30 seconds, then share them to Messages or save them to Photos. EYEWEAR MEASUREMENTS Quick Measure uses the TrueDepth camera for pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width. LIBRARY AND VIEWER Every scan lands in your library with a thumbnail. Orbit, zoom, toggle wireframe, measure between two points and view it in your room with AR Quick Look. FREE - Unlimited scanning and viewing - Persona capture and the Live Persona mirror OPTICALLY PRO - Every export: USDZ, OBJ with texture, GLB, PLY and STL for Blender, Unity, Fusion 360, ZBrush and 3D printing - Persona exports: Gaussian splats (.ply, .spz, .splat), textured USDZ and OBJ, turntable video - No credit line - Mesh simplification, fragment cleanup and texture size options - Point-to-point measurements and full eyewear measurements - Live Persona clips with sound, and the animated USDZ avatar - Monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVACY Capture and processing happen on your device. No account, no tracking. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/

Screenshots

Capture 3D3 screens
OpticALLY 3D Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpticALLY 3D Scan at 100% against Capture 3D's 0%. OpticALLY 3D Scan also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Capture 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Capture 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpticALLY 3D Scan holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Capture 3D's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpticALLY 3D Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture 3D ships an update every 2 months, OpticALLY 3D Scan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Capture 3D versus OpticALLY 3D Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture 3DOpticALLY 3D Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaika3D OyWonmo Seong

Customer experience

Capture 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

OpticALLY 3D Scan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Capture 3D

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OpticALLY Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Capture 3D free?
Capture 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpticALLY 3D Scan free?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capture 3D or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is rated higher. Capture 3D averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpticALLY 3D Scan averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Capture 3D or OpticALLY 3D Scan have ads?
Neither Capture 3D nor OpticALLY 3D Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture 3D or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
Capture 3D ships an update every 2 months, and OpticALLY 3D Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Capture 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpticALLY 3D Scan on November 3, 2026.

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