Able Hands 3D Scanner vs Charactool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Able Hands 3D Scanner
Transform your iPhone into a portable 3D scanner using its TrueDepth camera. Capture objects and receive 3D files directly to your inbox, ready for use in design or modeling software. On-device processing ensures your scans remain private.
- TrueDepth camera integration
- Portable 3D capture
- On-device processing
- STL file export
- Scan history organization
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The Able Hands 3D Scanner turns your iPhone's TrueDepth camera into a portable 3D capture tool. Scan accessories, parts, props, or any object that fits within TrueDepth's range. Once your scan is complete, the 3D file is delivered straight to your inbox as an STL — ready to drop into your slicer, CAD tool, or modeling software. Built for the iPhone you already have - TrueDepth-based capture (iPhone X and later) - On-device processing — scans stay on your phone - Scan History keeps every capture organized - Standard STL output compatible with any modern CAD or slicing tool The Able Hands 3D Scanner is a 3D capture tool. It does not diagnose, treat, or recommend treatment. Clinical use of patient scans, and any devices subsequently designed or fabricated from those scans, is the responsibility of the treating practice under the terms of the End User License Agreement.
Charactool
Create and customize 3D body models with adjustable parameters for height, build, and proportions. Pose characters precisely with intuitive controls and choose from various shading styles, including realistic and cel-shaded options. Export models in multiple 3D formats for use in other creative software.
- Customizable body types and proportions
- Intuitive joint controls for posing
- Multiple shading styles (realistic, cel-shaded)
- Anatomy shading for muscle detail
- 3D export in GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ (Pro)
- Designed for illustrators and concept artists
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CUSTOMIZE ANY BODY TYPE ∙ Go beyond cookie-cutter 3D models ∙ Adjust height, build, proportions, and dozens of body parameters ∙ Create any character from slim to muscular, tall to short, and everything in between POSE IT YOUR WAY ∙ Set up any pose with intuitive joint controls ∙ Rotate, adjust, and fine-tune every angle to match your scene ∙ No more awkward stock poses — create exactly what your art demands MULTIPLE SHADING STYLES ∙ Switch between realistic, cel-shaded, and 3D animation styles ∙ Use anatomy shading to see muscle lines and color-coded muscle groups ∙ Find the perfect look to match your art style and workflow EXPORT IN 3D FORMATS (Pro subscribers only) ∙ GLB, FBX, OBJ, and USDZ supported ∙ Use your models in Clip Studio, Blender, and other creative tools ∙ Take your customized 3D characters into any workflow BUILT FOR ARTISTS ∙ Designed by an artist, for artists ∙ Perfect for webtoons, manga, illustrations, and concept art ∙ Get accurate body references without relying on stereotypical 3D models Terms of Use: https://charactool.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://charactool.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Charactool at 15 against Able Hands 3D Scanner's 1. Charactool also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Able Hands 3D Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 89%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Able Hands 3D Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Charactool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Able Hands 3D Scanner against 4.9 for Charactool. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Charactool has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Able Hands 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 89% of Charactool's.
| Parameter | Able Hands 3D Scanner | Charactool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.9 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 460 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ABLE HANDS REHABILITATION PC | UJULIN Co. |
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Able Hands 3D Scanner
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In-app purchases
Able Hands 3D Scanner
- Export Scan$4.99
Charactool
- Charactool Plus – Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Charactool Pro – Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Charactool Plus – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Charactool Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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