Comparison

Able Hands 3D Scanner vs Charactool

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Able Hands 3D Scanner4 screens
Charactool4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Able Hands 3D Scanner versus Charactool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAble Hands 3D ScannerCharactool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better88.9% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB460 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperABLE HANDS REHABILITATION PCUJULIN Co.

Customer experience

Able Hands 3D Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Charactool

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Able Hands 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • Export Scan$4.99
4 purchases

Charactool

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

Is Able Hands 3D Scanner free?
Able Hands 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Charactool free?
Charactool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Able Hands 3D Scanner or Charactool?
Able Hands 3D Scanner is rated higher. Able Hands 3D Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Charactool averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do Able Hands 3D Scanner or Charactool have ads?
Neither Able Hands 3D Scanner nor Charactool shows ads.

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