Comparison

Scaniverse vs Luma 3D Capture

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
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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

Luma 3D Capture

Create and share stunningly realistic 3D models of objects, products, and scenes using just your iPhone. This AI-powered tool allows for intricate detail capture, including reflections and lighting, and enables easy web sharing or export to popular 3D engines.

Highlights
  • Capture intricate 3D scenes with AI
  • Share 3D models anywhere on the web
  • Create cinematic product videos
  • Export NeRFs and Gaussian Splats
  • No Lidar required
  • Embed 3D products on websites
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Show your world in spectacular quality 3D, and share anywhere on the web. Brought to you by Luma AI. Luma is a new way to create incredible lifelike 3D with AI using your iPhone. Easily capture products, objects, landscapes, moments and scenes wherever you are. Share these fast spectacular scenes with anyone and anywhere on the web. Create cinematic product videos, impossible camera moves for TikTok. No Lidar or fancy capture equipment necessary, all you need to create is an iPhone 11 or newer. - Capture 3D scenes with intricate details, reflections, and lighting and share with everyone. Bring people where you are! - Capture products in 3D and embed them on your website exactly how they appear in real life. No more "fake 3D". - Capture 3D mesh game assets in unmatched quality and bring them to Blender, Unity or your 3D engine of choice. - Export lifelike NeRFs and Gaussian Splats to Unreal, Unity, and other supported tools. We are excited to see what you create with this brand new AI medium! If you find Luma useful, fun, or interesting, or need help please join us on Luma's Discord: lumalabs.ai/discord. When you share, please tag us on Twitter (@LumaLabsAI), LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. Please Note: while Luma's 3D Viewing and Video Uploads will work on iPhone X + XR, AR Capture requires an iPhone 11 or newer.

Screenshots

Scaniverse4 screens
Luma 3D Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scaniverse at 83% against Luma 3D Capture's 46%. Scaniverse also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (12K vs 1.9K). 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

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

Scaniverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Scaniverse's written reviews are positive against 46% of Luma 3D Capture's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, Luma 3D Capture fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scaniverse versus Luma 3D Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaniverseLuma 3D Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better4.5 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews — better46.3% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.Luma AI, Inc.

Customer experience

Scaniverse

All ratings11,824 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews744 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative12.6%

Luma 3D Capture

All ratings1,843 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews367 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.6%

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

Luma 3D Capture

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great tool
  • 🚀 Outstanding app
  • 🚀 Fantastic app!
  • 🚀 Wow!
  • 🚀 Fantastic and easy 3D modeling

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
  • 🐛 Can't use it not reliable
  • 🐛 Rendering time is outrageous
  • 🐛 Slower Processing Times
  • 🐛 Way to slow

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

Luma 3D Capture

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Can't save my files on my local drive
  • Video in process. We are almost at max capacity so process will take longer
  • Doesn't support my iPhone SE 3rd gen
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  • When video is uploaded it always fails preprocessing
  • Glitch that dosent let you use the app
  • Can't login

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Combine shots for several takes as layers
  • Smart infill option for 3d printing

In-app purchases

None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

None

Luma 3D Capture

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luma 3D Capture free?
Luma 3D Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scaniverse or Luma 3D Capture?
Scaniverse is rated higher. Scaniverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Luma 3D Capture averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Scaniverse or Luma 3D Capture have ads?
Neither Scaniverse nor Luma 3D Capture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scaniverse or Luma 3D Capture?
Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Luma 3D Capture fortnightly. Most recently, Scaniverse was updated on November 1, 2026 and Luma 3D Capture on October 23, 2026.

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