# Mimic XR vs ScanKit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScanKit at 100% against Mimic XR's 50%. ScanKit also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mimic XR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ScanKit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mimic XR ships an update every 7 months, ScanKit every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mimic XR | ScanKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-xr/id1518029223/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [XR Tools LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1096409645) | [Kenneth Schroeder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536002642) |

## What reviewers say

### Mimic XR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimic-xr/id1518029223)

Capture facial expressions and voice in real-time using your device's camera and stream them to 3D characters in Blender. Sync audio and video for lifelike animation and create unique mixed-media content.

**Highlights:** Real-time facial motion capture, TrueDepth camera integration, WiFi streaming to Blender, Simultaneous audio/video recording, Lip-sync animation, Blender Video Editor integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One-time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### ScanKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scankit/id1581317177)

This app enables researchers to extract detailed spatiotemporal data from Apple devices equipped with LiDAR scanners. It collects RGB videos, ARKit depth and confidence data, and can detect QR codes. Point clouds are automatically generated and saved in .las format for external processing.

**Highlights:** LiDAR data extraction, ARKit depth and confidence data, RGB video recording, QR code detection, ARWorldMap saving, Point cloud generation (.las format)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mimic XR free?

Mimic XR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScanKit free?

ScanKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Mimic XR or ScanKit have ads?

Neither Mimic XR nor ScanKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mimic XR or ScanKit?

Mimic XR ships an update every 7 months, and ScanKit every 4 days. Most recently, Mimic XR was updated on October 24, 2026 and ScanKit on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*