Comparison

Scaniverse vs Immich

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scaniverse

Capture your surroundings in high-quality 3D using your phone. Process scans directly on your device for privacy and speed. Share your creations globally on a map or export them for further use in 3D software.

Highlights
  • On-device 3D Gaussian splatting
  • Fast and unlimited scanning
  • High-fidelity detail capture
  • Privacy-focused processing
  • Global sharing map
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, FBX, GLB, USDZ, LAS, PLY, SPZ)
  • Explore 3D scans worldwide
Read full description

3D mapping, reconstruction, and visual positioning from Niantic Spatial Scaniverse captures, reconstructs, and localizes physical environments — on your phone, and now in the cloud. It’s a foundation for AR, robotics, spatial computing, construction planning, and other apps and workflows that require high-fidelity 3D digital twins. Capture: Point your phone at any space and turn it into 3D data. - Scan spaces indoors and out, from a single room to a warehouse - Works with your mobile device’s cameras and sensors - Combine scans from multiple users and devices into one unified site project Reconstruct: Process scans into detailed, responsive 3D images. - State-of-the-art cloud processing turns your scans into immersive Gaussian splats for planning and simulations - Precise meshes for robotics simulation and collision geometry - Export in SPZ, PLY, GLB and FBX Localize: Test Niantic VPS 2.0 in app, deploy with NSDK. - Better than GPS everywhere, precise where you've mapped. - Works indoors, in urban canyons, and GPS-denied environments - Integrate via NSDK 4.0 for Unity, Swift, and Kotlin Accounts: Free tier for personal scanning and testing, with limited cloud processing and multi-user collaboration. Paid plans unlock more processing, bigger teams, 360° camera scans, and enterprise support. Still the world's best free 3D scanner: The classic Scaniverse experience you know is still here — unlimited on-device Gaussian splat capture and processing, several export formats including SPZ, and the shared global map. Nothing's changed. Scaniverse is built on the legacy of 25 years of geospatial innovation, including Google Earth and Google Maps. It’s the gateway to Niantic Spatial’s Large Geospatial Model, which builds on the same mission of making the world navigable and understandable, this time through a spatial AI for machines. Learn more: scaniverse.com Terms of use: scaniverse.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.nianticspatial.com/privacy-consumer and scaniverse.com/privacy

About

Immich

This is a client application that connects to a self-hosted Immich Server. It allows users to back up their photos and videos from their mobile devices to their own server, providing a private and customizable cloud storage solution.

Highlights
  • Mobile client for Immich Server
  • Photo and video backup
  • Self-hosted solution
  • Private cloud storage
  • Customizable server management
Features
Read full description

This is a client app for Immich Server and you will need to run/manage the server on your own in order to use the app. Website: https://immich.app GitHub: https://github.com/immich-app/immich

Screenshots

Scaniverse4 screens
Immich4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Immich at every 5 days against Scaniverse's every 3 weeks. Immich also leads on chart position (#199 vs unranked). Scaniverse's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 778). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scaniverse against 4.8 for Immich. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K ratings behind it against 778, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Scaniverse's written reviews are positive against 76% of Immich's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, Immich every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Scaniverse versus Immich: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaniverseImmich
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)4.8 (778 ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better75.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better778
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.FUTO Computing

Customer experience

Scaniverse

All ratings11,717 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.7%

Immich

All ratings778 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Scaniverse

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔓 No ads or subscriptions
  • 💡 Innovative scanning technology
  • 🤖 Impressive AI-powered features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional processing errors
  • 🔍 Limited detail on small objects
  • 🗄️ No backup/cloud sync for scans
  • 🔀 Mesh quality can be inconsistent

Immich

From 778 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and fast
  • 🔒 Self-hosted, no data collection
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient photo/video backup
  • 💡 Great alternative to Google Photos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable background upload
  • 🐛 Issues with video playback quality
  • 🐛 Syncing problems with large libraries
  • 🐛 Login issues after updates

Bugs and requests

Scaniverse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Crashes or freezes during scanning

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add measuring tools
  • Improve texture mapping
  • Enable desktop/web app support
  • Provide more editing/post-processing tools

Immich

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to log in on latest update
  • Frequent timeline rebuilds
  • Inconsistent behavior with HDR photos
  • Scrolling issues in the app
  • Unreliable background sync

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to remove photos from device after backup
  • Support for 360-degree photos and videos
  • Improved family/user sharing capabilities
  • Better integration with third-party tools
  • Clearer cache management

In-app purchases

None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

None

Immich

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Immich free?
Immich is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scaniverse or Immich?
Scaniverse and Immich are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 778 ratings respectively.
Do Scaniverse or Immich have ads?
Neither Scaniverse nor Immich shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scaniverse or Immich?
Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Immich every 5 days. Most recently, Scaniverse was updated on October 19, 2026 and Immich on October 17, 2026.

Other comparisons