Comparison

Structure Uplink vs Revo Scan

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

Head to head
About

Structure Uplink

This app is a companion for a 3D scanning accessory, enabling live 3D distance measurements and depth/color overlays. It allows streaming 3D data to a computer and managing the accessory's firmware and battery.

Highlights
  • Live 3D distance measurements
  • 3D depth and color overlay
  • Live 3D stream to computer via WiFi
  • Structure Sensor firmware updates
  • Structure Sensor battery level check
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This is the official companion app for the Structure Sensor Made-for-iPad accessory. The Structure Sensor is a groundbreaking accessory that allows your iOS device to capture the world in 3D. Visit http://structure.io to learn about the Structure Sensor accessory and other apps that use it. Features: • View live 3D distance measurements. • Overlay 3D depth and color. • Uplink a live 3D stream to your computer via WiFi. • Update Structure Sensor firmware. • Check your Structure Sensor's battery level.

About

Revo Scan

Transform your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture complex objects, people, and large-scale items in full color. Generate high-precision 3D models for various creative and professional uses.

Highlights
  • Connects to Revopoint 3D scanners
  • Wi-Fi only connection
  • Scans complex, tiny, large objects, and people
  • Full lifelike color scanning
  • Automatic 3D data processing
  • Export in OBJ, STL, PLY formats
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Connect your Revopoint 3D scanner to your iPhone (Wi-Fi only), and get scanning without complex preparations or professional scanning skills. With Revo Scan and Revopoint 3D scanners, you can scan complex-shaped objects, tiny objects, large objects, or even people in full lifelike color. After finishing the scan, Revo Scan 3D automatically processes the scanned 3D data to generate high-precision 3D models, which can be exported as OBJ, STL, and PLY formats. Whether you're an artist looking to turn your 3D creative designs into reality or an engineer making prototypes, Revo Scan provides a fast and smooth scanning experience.

Screenshots

Structure Uplink2 screens
Revo Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Revo Scan at 2.3 against Structure Uplink's 1.9. Revo Scan also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 9). Structure Uplink's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Revo Scan holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Structure Uplink's written reviews are positive against 18% of Revo Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Structure Uplink ships an update every 5 months, Revo Scan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Structure Uplink versus Revo Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStructure UplinkRevo Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)2.3 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better17.7% of reviews
Number of ratings938 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB163 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXRPro, LLCRevopoint 3D Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Structure Uplink

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Revo Scan

All ratings37 ratings
Positive29.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative64.9%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative74.7%

Bugs and requests

Structure Uplink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Revo Scan

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • Scanner not detected
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot connect scanner at all
  • Ogre engine rendering setup only
  • Power surge issues with USB ports
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  • Wi-Fi connection always disconnected
  • App not finding scanner due to local network permission issues
  • Scanner not detected (Mini 2)
  • USB does not work on Mac
  • Intermittent WiFi connection
  • Reboot required to reestablish WiFi connection
  • Kopplung Range mit iPhone klappt nicht
  • Barely works or doesn't work via WiFi
  • App says 'No scanner detected'
  • Spinning red dots prevent scanning
  • App loses tracking of object
  • WiFi connection drops frequently
  • Scan rate is 1-2 frames per second
  • App stutters and burps
  • POP 3 not detected with iPhone 13 Pro
  • Mac software not working
  • Handheld stabilizer not recognized
  • Cannot connect to the mini via WLAN
  • App fails to maintain location
  • App crashes when completing a scan
  • App crashes on scan attempts
  • Quickly closes out on every attempted scan
  • Personal hotspot function not appearing
  • Double cable does not work

Requested features

13 requests
  • Revo Scan 6 availability for on-the-go scanning
  • USB-C support for newer iPhones and iPads
  • Ability to save files in higher quality Mesh format
  • Add function to change Mesh settings
  • Russian language support
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  • Option to not post-process point cloud
  • Ability to transfer point cloud without fusing/meshing
  • Mesh zoom feature
  • Edit point cloud and watertight in recorded project
  • Add USB connection option
  • Improve RAM usage and marker support
  • Add dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Structure Uplink

No in-app purchases

None

Revo Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Structure Uplink free?
Structure Uplink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Revo Scan free?
Revo Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Structure Uplink or Revo Scan?
Revo Scan is rated higher. Structure Uplink averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Revo Scan averages 2.3 from 38 ratings.
Do Structure Uplink or Revo Scan have ads?
Neither Structure Uplink nor Revo Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Structure Uplink or Revo Scan?
Structure Uplink ships an update every 5 months, and Revo Scan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Structure Uplink was updated on October 25, 2026 and Revo Scan on October 30, 2026.

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