Comparison

Scaniverse vs maku

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

maku

Features
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maku turns your iPhone into an instant film camera. Eight shots a week. No more. That limit isn't a restriction - it's the point. When you only get eight, you look before you shoot. You wait for the right moment. The photos you take actually mean something. WEEKLY ROLLS Every week becomes its own roll of film, running Monday to Sunday. Your memories organize themselves into chapters you'll want to revisit, not a chaotic grid of thousands you'll never scroll through. AN INSTANT CAMERA THAT FEELS LIKE ONE The tactile camera interface, the square viewfinder, the red shutter button, the developing animation after each shot; maku is built around the joy of the instant film experience, not just the look of it. FILM LOOKS & CUSTOM FILTERS Shoot with built-in film looks including the signature Retro style. With maku+, create your own filters and fine-tune them to match your vision. WRITE ON YOUR PHOTOS Add captions directly on the white film border - just like a real instant photo. Mark the moment. Write who was there. Find it later. COLLAGES & PHOTO BOOKS Arrange your shots into collages using flexible layout templates, or export a roll as a photo book PDF. Perfect for printing and keeping. ALBUMS Group your favorite shots from any week into custom albums. Drag to reorder, pick a cover, make it yours. ICLOUD BACKUP (maku+) Your rolls sync privately to your own iCloud, not our servers. Switch devices, reinstall the app, and your memories come back with you. maku+ Membership Unlock iCloud backup, unlimited custom filters, alternate app icons, and the full collage and photo book export experience. --- maku is for anyone who wants their phone camera to feel intentional again. The app uses the Apple Default EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scaniverse4 screens
maku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scaniverse at none against maku's 3. Scaniverse also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. maku sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scaniverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scaniverse versus maku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScaniversemaku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiantic Spatial, Inc.Erik Hering

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

maku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scaniverse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

maku

Subscriptions2
  • maku+ Monthly$1.991 Month
  • maku+ Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • maku+ Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Scaniverse free?
Scaniverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is maku free?
maku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scaniverse or maku have ads?
Neither Scaniverse nor maku shows ads.

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