Comparison

HouseNumber vs A3d Scanner

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

Head to head
About

HouseNumber

View building numbers in augmented reality using your iPhone camera. This app is useful for professionals in delivery or taxi services, and for private users needing to identify buildings in dark or unfamiliar environments.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality building number display
  • Use iPhone camera for detection
  • Satellite map integration
  • Professional use support (delivery, taxi, post)
  • Private use for identification
Features
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HouseNumbers displayed in AUGMENTED REALITY - View building numbers with your iPhone camera in a big and clear way. HouseNumber was designed for PROFESSIONAL and PRIVATE use. PROFESSIONAL Support for address-based services, such as: • Delivery • Taxi • Post • Handcraft PRIVATE Support for identifying buildings, which • do not display their HouseNumber. • are located in dark street environments. • are being visited for the very first time. There are two ways to display the HouseNumber of a building: 1. Pointing the camera at the building and pressing the Detect button. 2. Tapping on the concerned roof on the satellite map. HOUSE+ terms of use & privacy policy: https://pitschneider.me/housenumber

About

A3d Scanner

Easily create detailed 3D models of your space using augmented reality. Map walls, doors, windows, and floor plans to generate a model that can be sent directly to compatible lighting control systems or saved for other uses.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality 3D modeling
  • Map walls, doors, and windows
  • Generate full floor plans
  • Proscenium mapping tools
  • Send models to Eos Family consoles
  • Save models as .glb files
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With the Augment3d Scanner app, a comprehensive 3D model of your space is just a few touches away. Built for use with the Eos Family line of lighting control systems, A3d Scanner leverages the augmented reality tools included in your device, saving you time building your 3D space. Once installed, explore the easy-to-use tools to map your space - including walls, doors, windows, a full floor plan, and even proscenium tools. When you complete your plan, the Scanner app builds a model right on your device, allowing you to send it via a wifi connection to any Eos Family console running Augment3d, or save a .glb copy for later import or use in other software. Eos v3.2.0 or higher is required.

Screenshots

HouseNumber3 screens
A3d Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HouseNumber at Free against A3d Scanner's $24.99. HouseNumber also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and rating (4.0 vs 3.7). A3d Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, 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

HouseNumber is free to download; A3d Scanner costs $24.99 up front. HouseNumber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. A3d Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HouseNumber holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HouseNumber ships an update every 9 days, A3d Scanner every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HouseNumber versus A3d Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouseNumberA3d Scanner
PriceFree — better$24.99
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPit SchneiderElectronic Theatre Controls, Inc.

Customer experience

HouseNumber

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A3d Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HouseNumber

Subscriptions1
  • HOUSE+$2.991 Month
None

A3d Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HouseNumber free?
HouseNumber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A3d Scanner free?
A3d Scanner costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HouseNumber or A3d Scanner?
HouseNumber is rated higher. HouseNumber averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while A3d Scanner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do HouseNumber or A3d Scanner have ads?
Neither HouseNumber nor A3d Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HouseNumber or A3d Scanner?
HouseNumber ships an update every 9 days, and A3d Scanner every 6 months. Most recently, HouseNumber was updated on November 3, 2026 and A3d Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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