Comparison

PIX4Dcatch vs SkyFi App

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

SkyFi App

Access real-time satellite data and imagery on demand. Task satellites, retrieve archived images, and receive automated geospatial analysis for various applications like agriculture, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Get the data you need quickly without contracts.

Highlights
  • Real-time satellite data
  • Task satellites
  • Archived imagery retrieval
  • Automated geospatial analysis
  • Crop health monitoring
  • Deforestation tracking
  • Urban growth analysis
  • Wildfire tracking
Features
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SkyFi gives you real-time answers from space, on demand. Task satellites, pull archived imagery, and get automated geospatial analysis in one app. From crop health and deforestation to urban growth and wildfire tracking, SkyFi delivers the answers you need fast. Choose your location, sensor, and date. We handle the rest. No contracts, no gatekeepers. Just data that makes sense. Need help or prefer to talk to someone? Email us at: support@skyfi.com

Screenshots

PIX4Dcatch4 screens
SkyFi App4 screens

Verdict

The call

PIX4Dcatch and SkyFi App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 56% of SkyFi App's written reviews are positive against 33% of PIX4Dcatch's. SkyFi App also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and SkyFi App sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for PIX4Dcatch against 4.6 for SkyFi App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262 and 100 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of PIX4Dcatch's written reviews are positive against 56% of SkyFi App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PIX4Dcatch versus SkyFi App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIX4DcatchSkyFi App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (262 ratings) — better4.6 (100 ratings)
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings262 — better100
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPix4DSkyFi

Customer experience

PIX4Dcatch

All ratings262 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative60.0%

SkyFi App

All ratings100 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%

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

SkyFi App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PIX4Dcatch

Subscriptions1
  • PIX4Dcatch Professional14 Days trial$159.001 Month
5 purchases

SkyFi App

One-time5
  • Entry Bundle$50.00
  • Basic Bundle$200.00
  • Advanced Bundle$300.00
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  • Pro Bundle$400.00
  • Elite Bundle$700.00

Questions

Is PIX4Dcatch free?
PIX4Dcatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyFi App free?
SkyFi App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PIX4Dcatch or SkyFi App?
PIX4Dcatch is rated higher. PIX4Dcatch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while SkyFi App averages 4.6 from 100 ratings.
Do PIX4Dcatch or SkyFi App have ads?
Neither PIX4Dcatch nor SkyFi App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PIX4Dcatch or SkyFi App?
PIX4Dcatch ships an update fortnightly, and SkyFi App fortnightly. Most recently, PIX4Dcatch was updated on September 24, 2026 and SkyFi App on September 21, 2026.

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