Comparison

Immersal Mapper vs Real Scan

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

Head to head
About

Immersal Mapper

Create detailed 3D scans of physical environments. Generate maps, point clouds, and other data for use in augmented reality applications. Evaluate the tool for free by signing up on the developer portal.

Highlights
  • 3D space mapping
  • Sparse point cloud generation
  • Dense point cloud generation
  • Augmented Reality integration
  • Free evaluation available
Features
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Immersal Mapper lets you map, or 3D scan physical spaces. The maps—alongside sparse and dense point clouds—can be used in Augmented Reality apps. Immersal Mapper can be evaluated for free by signing up at the Developer Portal. Please visit https://immersal.com/ for more information.

About

Real Scan

Transform real-world objects into interactive 3D videos using your smartphone camera. Easily create stunning, detailed 3D models for e-commerce or explainer content, allowing viewers to manipulate and explore items in real-time. Export your creations for use in other software or preview them in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Scan real-world objects
  • Create 3D models from photos
  • Interactive 3D renders
  • Export 3D models
  • Augmented reality preview
  • Easy to use
Features
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Scan real world objects by taking photos and turning them into video. Don’t just show pictures – actually let your audience experience your product with a 3D render that’s beautiful and informative for them and quick and easy for you. Real Scan lets you create seamless, pixel-perfect 3D models that will turn heads and create impact in your audience all through one simple app. Advanced photogrammetry software lets you use the camera from your smart phone or tablet to capture and display any item, from shoes to collectibles to virtually anything! Simply follow the prompts and within minutes, you have a complete 3D model that prospects and potential buyers can twist, zoom and alter in real time as if they were actually handling it. Perfect for ecommerce marketing or explainer videos! Optional features allow you to export the 3D model to use in other software and even preview your model in augmented reality. Very easy to use and free. No LiDAR required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Immersal Mapper3 screens
Real Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Immersal Mapper at 5.0 against Real Scan's 3.1. Immersal Mapper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Real Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Real Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Immersal Mapper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Immersal Mapper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Scan has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Immersal Mapper ships an update every 2 months, Real Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Immersal Mapper versus Real Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImmersal MapperReal Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmersal Ltd.Reality Apps LLC

Customer experience

Immersal Mapper

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Real Scan

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Immersal Mapper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Scan

Subscriptions1
  • MeshVideo Pro Sub$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • MeshVideo Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Immersal Mapper free?
Immersal Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Scan free?
Real Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Immersal Mapper or Real Scan?
Immersal Mapper is rated higher. Immersal Mapper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Real Scan averages 3.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Immersal Mapper or Real Scan have ads?
Neither Immersal Mapper nor Real Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Immersal Mapper or Real Scan?
Immersal Mapper ships an update every 2 months, and Real Scan every 10 days. Most recently, Immersal Mapper was updated on September 9, 2026 and Real Scan on September 13, 2026.

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