pronoPointsScan vs Partikle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
pronoPointsScan
Capture 3D point clouds using your device's LiDAR scanner. Preview scans instantly and export data to XYZ RGB format for use in CAD, CG, or VR applications. Unlock unlimited scans with an in-app purchase.
- 3D point cloud acquisition
- LiDAR scanner integration
- On-the-spot preview
- XYZ RGB export
- Measurement function
- Unlockable continuous shots
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This app can acquire 3D point clouds using an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 11-inch display equipped with LiDAR or an iPad Pro (4th generation) 12.9-inch display or later. The acquired point cloud can be previewed on the spot and output to a text file in XYZ RGB format. The data can be displayed in VR immediately by using it in a CAD or CG application, or by importing it into the VR system "pronoDR" of Prono Hearts. When the lock is not released, the number of continuous shots is limited to 5, but it is possible to output the point cloud acquired up to that point to a file. In addition, a measurement function has been added. You can remove the restriction by charging with your App Store account.
Partikle
Capture detailed 3D models of your surroundings using your device's LiDAR scanner. Export your creations to popular 3D modeling software. A free version offers limited exports, with an option to upgrade for unlimited use.
- Fast, full-color 3D scanning
- Indoor and outdoor scanning
- Export to 3D modeling software
- LiDAR-equipped device support
- Free scanning with limited exports
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Create 3D scans and maps with your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad! . Fast, full-color scans indoors and outside . Export to SketchFab, Blender, Nomad Sculpt, and other 3D modeling software . Free to scan. Includes 3 free exports. Upgrade to Partikle PRO for unlimited exports!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pronoPointsScan at 5.0 against Partikle's 4.1. Partikle's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. pronoPointsScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Partikle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
pronoPointsScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively.
pronoPointsScan ships an update every 3 weeks, Partikle weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | pronoPointsScan | Partikle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.1 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prono Hearts Inc. | Partikle LLC |
Customer experience
pronoPointsScan
Partikle
In-app purchases
pronoPointsScan
- Measuring Function Option$1.99
- Remove scanning count limit$6.99
Partikle
- Partikle PRO$9.99
