Comparison

Scaniverse vs VI Mobile

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

VI Mobile

Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents remotely. This app enhances school safety by providing administrators and security teams with real-time visibility and control over campus surveillance systems.

Highlights
  • Live and recorded video monitoring
  • Real-time alerts and incident response
  • PTZ device control
  • Advanced facility maps with alarm snapshots
  • Remote door management
  • Modernized, user-friendly interface
Features
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Stay connected and in control with VideoInsight™ Mobile. Monitor live and recorded video, receive alerts, and respond to incidents from your mobile device. Designed to meet the security needs of school administrators, resource officers, and district IT teams, VI Mobile enables authorized users to view cameras, control PTZ devices, and review video playback from anywhere. With advanced security controls and seamless integration with i-PRO Active Guard (available natively in the upcoming VideoInsight 8.0), the app helps schools enhance safety and improve response times. Experience Total Visibility: • Optimized Performance – Experience faster processing, improved system responsiveness, and enhanced stability for smoother day-to-day security management. • i-PRO Active Guard Integration (Release 8.0 Only) – Receive real-time alerts and search for students, staff, or objects using metadata-driven analytics. • Modernized UI – A user-friendly interface tailored for school safety teams and administrators. • Advanced Facility Maps – Instantly view alarm-triggered snapshots, access interactive school layouts, and monitor live camera feeds. • Improved Playback Controls – Quickly scrub through footage, jump to key security events, and review incidents with ease. • Remote Door Management – Admit, unlock, and lock school doors remotely to manage and monitor facility access from anywhere. Want to see what our mobile app is all about? By downloading VI Mobile, you can access a free demo system. Requirements • VI Mobile requires VideoInsight version 7.10.2 or greater. Some features require the upcoming version of VideoInsight release 8.0. VI Mobile helps K-12 schools improve campus security, reduce response times, and provide administrators with real-time visibility—ensuring a safer learning environment for students and staff.

Screenshots

Scaniverse4 screens
VI Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scaniverse at 12K against VI Mobile's 3. Scaniverse also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). VI Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

VI Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scaniverse has 12K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, VI Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scaniverse versus VI Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaniverseVI Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.i-PRO Americas Inc.

Customer experience

Scaniverse

All ratings11,824 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews742 reviews
Positive82.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative12.7%

VI Mobile

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

VI Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

None

VI Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VI Mobile free?
VI Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scaniverse or VI Mobile?
VI Mobile is rated higher. Scaniverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while VI Mobile averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Scaniverse or VI Mobile have ads?
Neither Scaniverse nor VI Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scaniverse or VI Mobile?
Scaniverse ships an update every 3 weeks, and VI Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Scaniverse was updated on October 27, 2026 and VI Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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