pronoPointsScan vs 3D Scanner
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.
3D Scanner
Create detailed 3D models from your device's camera. Process scans directly on your phone or use a free Mac app. Share your creations in augmented reality or export them for 3D printing.
- High-quality 3D scans
- On-device processing (LiDAR)
- Free Mac app for processing
- Augmented reality sharing
- 3D printing export
- AI object generation (subscription)
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Turn real-world objects into detailed 3D models, right on your iPhone or iPad. SCAN WITH LIDAR Walk around an object and Sapling captures it with Object Capture, then builds the 3D model on your device. No servers, no waiting. TURNTABLE MODE No LiDAR? Put the object on a turntable or lazy Susan and Sapling takes photos automatically as it spins. Process them on your device, or with the free Sapling app for Mac. CREATE WITH AI Describe what you want, or start from a photo, and generate a 3D model with AI. AI generation uses tokens, which come with a subscription or as token packs, and requires sign-in. SEE IT, SIZE IT, EXPORT IT • Place models in your space with augmented reality • Set a model's real-world height before you print it • Export USDZ, STL, OBJ and PLY for 3D printing, sharing, game development and more • Sync models to your other devices and Apple Vision Pro with iCloud Your first scan is free. Unlock unlimited scans and processing with a purchase or subscription. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pronoPointsScan at 5.0 against 3D Scanner's 4.4. pronoPointsScan also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 3D Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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. pronoPointsScan sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Scanner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
pronoPointsScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Scanner has 55 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
pronoPointsScan ships an update every 3 weeks, 3D Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | pronoPointsScan | 3D Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.4 (55 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| 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, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prono Hearts Inc. | Cephalopod Studio |
Customer experience
pronoPointsScan
3D Scanner
In-app purchases
pronoPointsScan
- Measuring Function Option$1.99
- Remove scanning count limit$6.99
3D Scanner
- Generate Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Generate Annually3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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- Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Small Token Pack$4.99
- Medium Token Pack$14.99
- Premium$19.99
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- Large Token Pack$49.99
- Premium Lifetime$79.99
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