Comparison

Able Hands 3D Scanner vs Art Anatomy

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

Art Anatomy

Transform photos into poseable 3D anatomy models. Explore layers from bone to skin and identify muscles. Ideal for artists and students studying the human figure and movement.

Highlights
  • Pose 3D models from photos
  • Manual posing with anatomical limits
  • Layered anatomy (bone, muscle, skin)
  • Tap to identify muscle names
  • 360° model rotation
  • On-device photo analysis
Features
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Turn any photo into a poseable 3D anatomy model. Peel back skin, muscle, and bone to draw the human figure from the inside out. Match your reference photo to a fully rigged écorché, pose it by hand, and study every muscle from any angle. The anatomy companion built for figure drawing, gesture studies, and finally understanding how the body moves. KEY FEATURES POSE FROM A PHOTO Pick any photo of a person and watch a real 3D anatomy figure snap into the same pose. All of it happens on your device — no upload, no account, no internet required. MALE AND FEMALE FIGURES Two professionally sculpted écorché models — the classic flayed anatomy figure — so you can study the differences and draw either body with confidence. POSE IT YOURSELF Grab the drag handles and pose the figure by hand. Every joint respects real anatomical limits, so you can build any gesture you need — and never an impossible one. PEEL FROM BONE TO SKIN Slide through the body layer by layer, from the bare skeleton out through deep and superficial muscle to the surface, and see exactly what sits under the pose. TAP TO IDENTIFY Tap any muscle to see its name, with proper anatomical naming. Turn on a second language and read every name in any of 10 languages. SEE IT FROM EVERY ANGLE Orbit, pan, and zoom a full 360° around a beautifully rendered figure and study the form from the exact angle you are drawing. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos are analyzed entirely on device. Art Anatomy never uploads your images and never asks you to create an account. BUILT FOR ARTISTS AND STUDENTS Whether you draw from life, work from reference, or are learning anatomy from scratch, Art Anatomy keeps a poseable model of the human body in your pocket. Match a difficult reference pose, check where a muscle attaches, make sense of a foreshortened limb, or simply turn the figure until it clicks. It is the anatomy reference you always wished you had at the easel — on iPhone and iPad. ART ANATOMY PLUS The full model is free to explore. Upgrade to Plus to go deeper: • Reveal every dissection layer, from deep muscle to the surface • Isolate a single muscle to study it on its own • Unlock color-coded and clay render styles • Light the figure yourself with a movable studio light • Turn unlimited photos into poses Art Anatomy Plus is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase — priced to be an easy yes for artists and students. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Download Art Anatomy and draw the human figure with real anatomy underneath every line. Privacy Policy: https://zincwhite.art/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Able Hands 3D Scanner4 screens
Art Anatomy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Able Hands 3D Scanner at 5.0 against Art Anatomy's 4.3. Able Hands 3D Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, 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 Art Anatomy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Able Hands 3D Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Able Hands 3D Scanner's written reviews are positive against 79% of Art Anatomy's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Able Hands 3D Scanner versus Art Anatomy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAble Hands 3D ScannerArt Anatomy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.6% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB101 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperABLE HANDS REHABILITATION PCZinc White Limited

Customer experience

Able Hands 3D Scanner

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

Art Anatomy

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Able Hands 3D Scanner

One-time1
  • Export Scan$4.99
3 purchases

Art Anatomy

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (All Features Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Plus (All Features Yearly)$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Art Anatomy Plus Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Able Hands 3D Scanner free?
Able Hands 3D Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Art Anatomy free?
Art Anatomy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Able Hands 3D Scanner or Art Anatomy?
Able Hands 3D Scanner is rated higher. Able Hands 3D Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Art Anatomy averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Able Hands 3D Scanner or Art Anatomy have ads?
Neither Able Hands 3D Scanner nor Art Anatomy shows ads.

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