Comparison

Scaniverse vs CalculatePlus

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

CalculatePlus

Features
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Stop worrying about who sees your phone. calc+ is a fully functional calculator that hides a professional-grade encrypted vault for your most private photos, videos, and sensitive data. To anyone else, it’s just a calculator. To you, it’s a total privacy solution. • DISCREET STEALTH MODE It looks, feels, and calculates like a standard iOS app. There are no "vault" icons or "secret" labels on your home screen. Only your unique PIN unlocks the hidden interface. • ALL-IN-ONE SECURE STORAGE Store more than just images. Organize your entire digital life in one safe place: Photos & Videos: Import from your library and delete the originals. Documents: Securely store PDFs, spreadsheets, and private files. Passwords: A built-in manager for credentials, URLs, and notes. Contacts & Notes: Keep sensitive names and private thoughts off your main apps. • MILITARY-GRADE ENCRYPTION Your privacy isn't just a "lock"—it's mathematically secured. Every file is encrypted with AES-256-GCM before it touches the disk. Keys are derived using PBKDF2-SHA256 with 100,000 iterations. Utilizes the device's Secure Enclave for app-level protection. • PRO SECURITY FEATURES Intruder Detection: Silently captures a photo of anyone who enters a wrong PIN. Decoy Vaults: Create a secondary "fake" vault with harmless content to show under duress. Screen Capture Prevention: Automatically blocks screenshots and screen recordings within the vault. Auto-Lock: The vault instantly locks the moment you switch apps or close the calculator. • 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE calc+ makes zero network requests. We have no servers, no cloud sync, and no tracking. Your data never leaves your iPhone. Period. Download calc+ today and get the peace of mind that comes with a truly invisible vault.

Screenshots

Scaniverse4 screens
CalculatePlus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scaniverse at Free against CalculatePlus's $9.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Scaniverse is free to download; CalculatePlus costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scaniverse versus CalculatePlus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaniverseCalculatePlus
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.BRENT ALLEN JONES

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

CalculatePlus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

None

CalculatePlus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CalculatePlus free?
CalculatePlus costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scaniverse or CalculatePlus have ads?
Neither Scaniverse nor CalculatePlus shows ads.

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