Atai vs UGScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atai
Create precise vector drawings with an infinite canvas and advanced curve tools. Refine strokes, manage layers, and organize projects with an intuitive file manager. Unlock full export capabilities with a pro version.
- Vector drawing with Bézier curves
- Infinite canvas
- Layer management
- Intuitive file manager
- Grids and alignment tools
- Undo/Redo functionality
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Atai saves your drawings in vector format, which means they can be modified at any size at any time. It's the perfect tools for Artists, Designers, Architects and Drawing enthusiasts who want to take their creativity to next level. What sets our App apart is its emphasis on the use of Bézier Curves. You can start by drawing a freehand stroke and end up in a precise technical drawing with the help of Grids and Layers. Atai provide specific tools for working with curves. You can add and remove control points to further refine your strokes with complete control of the shape and flow of your drawings. In addition to manual control, our App also offers automatic function for smoothing and adjusting those curves. Force, Speed are handling easily to take a smooth good looking stroke. The intuitive File Manager based on Colored Tabs give you and easy and fast access to your drawing. You can order all your drawings in a hierarchical way. Favorites, Recents & Folders are tools that will help in this task. ATAI HAS IN-APP PURCHASES. YOU CAN FULLY USE ALL ITS FEATURES BUT YOU NEED TO BUY THE PRO-VERSION TO BE ABLE TO EXPORT FORMATS LARGER, PROPRIETARY OR NEW ONES. Tools at your disposal: - Infinite Canvas. - Insert or drag and drop Images. - Polygons from strokes, paths or manually. - Circles, Square & Curves. - Pencil, Pen, Marker, Liner & Round Marker based brushes. - Colors Palettes, predefined COPIC palettes. (COPIC is the trademark of Too Corporation) - Last Colors Palettes. - Color Picker. - Stroke Width, Opacity & Smoothing. - Close & Break Paths. - Duplicate, Send To Back or Bring To Front Objects. - Flip Horizontal or Vertical. - Add, Delete and Change type Bezier anchor Points. - Undo, Redo unlimited. - Import, Export .atai (proprietary file format). - In-App Purchase for export Canvas & All Drawing size.(More in near future.) - Unlimited Drawing Size. - Canvas Size, Orientation & Resolution. - Canvas Mask with a system set of Backgrounds. Scale & Rotate. - Layers Masks with a system set of Patterns. - No limits Layers. - Color, Brush, Size, Opacity & Smoothing by Layer. - Line types & Opacity by Layer - Grids, Align, Snap, Light and Dark Color grids, spacing & divisions. - Orthographic, Isometric & Perspective grids. - Zoom & Rotations of Drawing Canvas. - Move Strokes or Objects between Layers. If you're looking for a powerful and versatile vector drawing app, then Atai is the perfect choice for you. With its wide range of features and benefits, Atai is the perfect tool for anyone who wants to create high-quality hand drawings in a vector format.
UGScan
This app uses LiDAR technology to create precise 3D scans of objects, rooms, and landscapes. It offers multiple scanning modes and supports various export formats for design, printing, and sharing.
- LiDAR-based 3D scanning
- Object, LiDAR, PointCloud, and RoomPlan modes
- Export to USDZ, OBJ, PLY, STL, glTF, DXF
- 3D model creation for CAD and 3D printing
- AR viewing and measurement
- Cloud sharing and community exploration
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UGScan - LiDAR 3D Scanner for iPhone and iPad Turn real-world objects into accurate 3D models in seconds. UGScan is a powerful LiDAR 3D scanning app built for creators, designers, engineers, and anyone working with 3D content. Scan objects, rooms, and full environments using your iPhone or iPad, then export to industry-standard formats for modeling, CAD, AR, VR, and 3D printing. Core features are now free to use. 4 scanning modes Object Mode Capture small objects, furniture, and assets with high precision. Ideal for 3D modeling, asset creation, and 3D printing. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, DXF LiDAR Mesh Mode Scan rooms, buildings, and real-world environments with textures. Great for scene reconstruction, visualization, and digital twins. Export formats: USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF, GLB, PLY, BIN, XYZ, DXF Point Cloud Mode Record large-scale point clouds for surveying and measurement workflows. Preserves raw spatial data for professional use. Export formats: OBJ, PLY, BIN (CloudCompare), XYZ RoomPlan Mode Scan full homes and generate floor plans instantly. Ideal for interior design, renovation, and space planning. Export formats: USDZ (RoomPlan), DXF (2D/3D) Professional workflow features Post-processing tools, including texture generation, mesh simplification, cropping, and hole filling Continue scanning within existing projects AR preview and measurement tools for real-time validation Cloud sharing with link-based access and content publishing Multi-format export compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, CAD tools, and 3D printing workflows Use cases 3D scanning, 3D modeling, LiDAR capture, digital asset creation, architecture, interior design, engineering documentation, real estate, cultural preservation, education, and 3D printing Device requirements Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone or iPad, such as Pro models Some features depend on hardware and iOS version Contact ugscan3d@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UGScan at 4.6 against Atai's 3.0. UGScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Atai sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UGScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UGScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UGScan has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Atai's written reviews are positive against 70% of UGScan's.
Atai ships an update every 2 months, UGScan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atai | UGScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 70.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patricio Lagos | Shan Chengliang |
Customer experience
Atai
UGScan
In-app purchases
Atai
- Pro Version$3.99
UGScan
- UGScan Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
- UGScan Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- UGScan Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
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- UGScan Premium Yearly$89.991 Year
- Export a scan data$0.99









