Partikle vs Real Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
Real Scan
Transform real-world objects into interactive 3D videos using your smartphone camera. Easily create stunning, detailed 3D models for e-commerce or explainer content, allowing viewers to manipulate and explore items in real-time. Export your creations for use in other software or preview them in augmented reality.
- Scan real-world objects
- Create 3D models from photos
- Interactive 3D renders
- Export 3D models
- Augmented reality preview
- Easy to use
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Scan real world objects by taking photos and turning them into video. Don’t just show pictures – actually let your audience experience your product with a 3D render that’s beautiful and informative for them and quick and easy for you. Real Scan lets you create seamless, pixel-perfect 3D models that will turn heads and create impact in your audience all through one simple app. Advanced photogrammetry software lets you use the camera from your smart phone or tablet to capture and display any item, from shoes to collectibles to virtually anything! Simply follow the prompts and within minutes, you have a complete 3D model that prospects and potential buyers can twist, zoom and alter in real time as if they were actually handling it. Perfect for ecommerce marketing or explainer videos! Optional features allow you to export the 3D model to use in other software and even preview your model in augmented reality. Very easy to use and free. No LiDAR required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Partikle at 75% against Real Scan's 29%. Partikle also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Partikle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Real Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Partikle holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Partikle's written reviews are positive against 29% of Real Scan's.
Partikle ships an update weekly, Real Scan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Partikle | Real Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better | 3.1 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Partikle LLC | Reality Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Partikle
Real Scan
In-app purchases
Partikle
- Partikle PRO$9.99
Real Scan
- MeshVideo Pro Sub$4.991 Month
- MeshVideo Pro$4.99
