Comparison

ScanAce vs Navison

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

Head to head
About

ScanAce

Features
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ScanAce is a professional 3D scanning app for surveyors, construction and utility workers, archeologists, architects, and GIS professionals. It turns your smartphone or tablet into a handheld imaging laser scanner and allows you to precisely capture the reality around you and generate accurate 3D models for planning, documentation or digital twins.Β  All processing is done on your device, no other services or cloud connections are needed. It is using Augmented Reality and SLAM positioning technology on your iPhone or iPad. You can connect your RTK GNSS to achieve a precise georeference. Features: - 3D scanning - Standard mode: 350.000 points/second - Extreme high mode: 1.000.000 points/second - 3D-model viewer - Geo-reference your scan and share with the GeoAce app - Export the RGB point cloud in E57, LAS, LAZ formats - Export textured 3D-model to OBJ, USDZ formats The Free version includes all the above features, except the geo-referencing function and scanning is limited to one recording of maximum 20 sΒ  every 15 min. All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: β€’ScanAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html β€’ ScanAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

About

Navison

Features
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Navison is a system launched by BearCreeks GmbH, which combines sonar fish finder, GPS navigation and smart bait boat functions in one app. With the system installed in a bait boat, your boat will be equipped with the GPS, compass, gyroscope, sonar and other sensors. Bait boat can be connected to the Navison app which supports map display, detects route planning, enables setting of the fishing spots, releases baits and hooks, alarms when the voltage of boatΒ΄s battery is low and performs some other functions. Bait boat can thus be controlled with this app, allowing you to operate the boat easily with integrated joysticks and get full information about the status of the bait boat as well as the fishing site. Sonar system can also locate fish in your fishing spot, detect its size, show the bottom surface on your screen. Additionally, the system can detect depth, temperature and weather conditions. The app supports 23 different languages.More information about the app and Navison system available soon at www.bearcreeks.com

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
Navison4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Navison at none against ScanAce's 2. Navison also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ScanAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Navison asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, Navison every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ScanAce versus Navison: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAceNavison
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.610.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size106 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHBearCreeks GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

Subscriptions2
  • Professional - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • Professional - Annual$399.991 Year
None

Navison

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Navison free?
Navison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanAce or Navison have ads?
Neither ScanAce nor Navison shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanAce or Navison?
ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, and Navison every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScanAce was updated on October 25, 2026 and Navison on October 9, 2026.

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