pronoPointsScan vs SimplePointCloudScan
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.
SimplePointCloudScan
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3D point clouds can be acquired using a terminal equipped with LiDAR. The point cloud can be output to XYZ or PLY format files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplePointCloudScan at none against pronoPointsScan's 2. SimplePointCloudScan also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). pronoPointsScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SimplePointCloudScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
pronoPointsScan ships an update every 3 weeks, SimplePointCloudScan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pronoPointsScan | SimplePointCloudScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prono Hearts Inc. | kazutaka komiya |
In-app purchases
pronoPointsScan
- Measuring Function Option$1.99
- Remove scanning count limit$6.99
SimplePointCloudScan
No in-app purchases
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