Capture 3D vs OpticALLY 3D Scan
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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Capture 3D ships an update every 2 months, OpticALLY 3D Scan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Capture 3D | OpticALLY 3D Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 284 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taika3D Oy | Wonmo Seong |
Customer experience
Capture 3D
OpticALLY 3D Scan
In-app purchases
Capture 3D
No in-app purchases
OpticALLY 3D Scan
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- OpticALLY Pro Lifetime$59.99
Questions
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