Comparison

PIX4Dcatch vs Smart Construction Quick3D

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

Head to head
About

PIX4Dcatch

Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture images and LiDAR data to create accurate 3D models for professional use. Visualize, measure, and share your creations in AR.

Highlights
  • 3D model creation from images and LiDAR
  • RTK device compatibility for centimeter accuracy
  • Live feedback during capture
  • Augmented reality (AR) model visualization
  • Cloud processing and desktop export options
  • Measurement and geolocation capabilities
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Digitize Reality: Transform your mobile device into a powerful 3D scanner. Simply point and record to create professional-grade 3D models. Pair with a compatible RTK device for centimeter-level accuracy, precise measurements, and geolocated 3D reconstructions. Visualize the captured model in the app, upload and export, and view it in AR. New ArcGIS Workflow: PIX4Dcatch now streams ArcGIS data in realtime in AR to provide in-field operators full contextual information about the entire site including 3D reconstructions and attributes. Our capture feature generates complete and defensible georeferenced 3D reconstructions which can be communicated seamlessly back to ArcGIS. New Guide-To Feature: PIX4Dcatch has a guide-to feature directing users to specified geolocated assets for staking, boosting onsite efficiency and accuracy. Just select the point or reconstruction you would like to find and follow the arrows in AR. WORKFLOW 1 – Scan & Capture Walk around your site. The app automatically gathers data and provides live feedback using iOS LiDAR, ensuring you capture every detail. For enhanced accuracy, use an RTK device compatible with PIX4Dcatch, PIX4D Autotags with a fully automated workflow, or combine both. 2 – Process, Analyze & Share Process your data by uploading to PIX4Dcloud for online analysis and sharing, or export to PIX4Dmatic for desktop processing. Both platforms offer a 14-day free trial. Projects can also be exported to third-party photogrammetry software. Measure spaces, document results, and enjoy all the benefits of a detailed 2D/3D model of your surroundings. 3 – View in AR Experience an immersive augmented-reality view. Display 3D models and points directly in your phone camera in AR. ____________________ USE CASES • Digitize construction sites • Measure stockpiles and other objects • Document underground utilities • Digitize indoor and outdoor spaces with Autotags • Visualize and verify 3D models in AR in real time • Perform single-point measurements with RTK accuracy ____________________ COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for LiDAR-equipped devices (Pro series phones) • All ARKit-enabled devices • RTK devices: Emlid Reach RX and RX2, TopCon HiPer CR, Bad Elf Flex Mini, Bad Elf Flex, Trimble DA2, Leica Zeno FLX100 ____________________ TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Smart Construction Quick3D

Features
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モバイル端末で撮影した写真を3次元点群データに変換。 現場の3次元測量を「楽に」「早く」「安く」実現。 ●楽に iPhone/iPadで写真撮影し、写真データをアップロード することで、撮影した現場の3次元点群データを取得できます。 iPhone/iPadにアプリをダウンロードし、 本アプリに対応したSmart Constructionアカウントでログイン頂くことで、 簡単にご利用頂けます。 ●早く このアプリがあれば、3次元点群データを取得するために、 時間をかけてドローンやレーザスキャナを準備する 必要はありません。 iPhone/iPadのアプリを起動すれば、すぐに測量を 開始することができます。 ●安く 3次元点群データを取得するために、ドローンやレーザスキャナの ような高価なデバイスを用意する必要はありません。 お持ちのスマホ・タブレット※1でこのアプリをご利用頂くことで、 3次元点群データを取得することができます。 提供する機能 1. 写真撮影測量による3次元点群データの取得※1※2 2. サーバにアップロードした3次元点群データの閲覧 3. 3次元点群データの3次元ヘルマート変換※3 4. 3次元点群データの精度検証および精度検証レポートの作成※3 5. 3次元点群データおよび精度検証レポートのローカルフォルダへのエクスポート 6. Smart Construction Dashboardへの3次元点群データアップロード ※1 LiDARスキャナ搭載のiPhone/iPadのみ    ご利用頂けます。 ※2 当該機能をご使用の際は、    アプリ「PIX4Dcatch: 3D scanner」の    インストールが必要となります。 ※3 3次元ヘルマート変換および精度検証のためには、    Rover等で取得した座標情報を    インポートする必要があります。    専用のARマーカーとSmart Construction Roverを    ご利用頂くことで、座標情報のインポートが    非常に便利になります。

Screenshots

PIX4Dcatch4 screens
Smart Construction Quick3D2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Construction Quick3D at none against PIX4Dcatch's 1. Smart Construction Quick3D also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PIX4Dcatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $159.00 per month. Smart Construction Quick3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIX4Dcatch ships an update fortnightly, Smart Construction Quick3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PIX4Dcatch versus Smart Construction Quick3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIX4DcatchSmart Construction Quick3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPix4DEARTHBRAIN Ltd.

Bugs and requests

PIX4Dcatch

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes or shows SDK error with Emlid RX
  • Upload doesn't work for Dropbox or OneDrive
  • Mesh doesn't display like past versions
  • Cannot build an accurate model
  • App locks out
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  • Outputs contradict (geo tags vs GCP coordinates)
  • Cannot log into Pix account inside the app (keyboard issue)
  • Does not recognize license
  • Stopped uploading
  • Photos stored in app, impossible to get if not uploading
  • Create account impossible
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot get contact without registration
  • App unbrauchbar (unusable)
  • Trial cannot be cancelled
  • Scan took 4 days to process
  • Fatal results
  • Slow and annoying

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it possible to work with any GNSS through NMEA Protocol
  • Export GCP's in GPS coordinates as well
  • Add instructions or tips
  • Allow export to local device instead of cloud
  • Allow export of images to PC for free
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  • Allow testing of 3D generation with a limit of pictures or generated 3Ds for free

Smart Construction Quick3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PIX4Dcatch

Subscriptions1
  • PIX4Dcatch Professional14 Days trial$159.001 Month
None

Smart Construction Quick3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PIX4Dcatch free?
PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Construction Quick3D free?
Smart Construction Quick3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PIX4Dcatch or Smart Construction Quick3D have ads?
Neither PIX4Dcatch nor Smart Construction Quick3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIX4Dcatch or Smart Construction Quick3D?
PIX4Dcatch ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Construction Quick3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, PIX4Dcatch was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Construction Quick3D on September 22, 2026.

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