Comparison

ScanAce vs 3D Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.  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 s  every 15 min. All new users can evaluate the Professional subscription (no limitations) 7 days for free. For further information: •ScanAce Privacy Policy: https://its-geo.eu/Privacy.html • ScanAce Terms and Conditions: https://its-geo.eu/terms-of-service.html

About

3D Scanner

Create 3D models of objects and rooms using your device's LIDAR sensor. Export your creations for further use. Requires iPhone or iPad with LIDAR.

Highlights
  • Room scanning
  • 3D model generation
  • Object scanning
  • Export 3D models
  • LIDAR sensor support
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This app acts as a room scanner and as a result gives you a 3D model of the object that you can export. Support for this app is only for iPhone and iPad with LIDAR sensor! If you have any questions, please contact us: • Our Email: support@jakub-developing.info • Our Discord: https://discord.gg/magic-universe

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
3D Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Scanner at none against ScanAce's 2. On price, update cadence, 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. ScanAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. 3D Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, 3D Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScanAce versus 3D Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAce3D Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB0 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHJakub Drozd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

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

3D Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Scanner free?
3D Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanAce or 3D Scanner have ads?
Neither ScanAce nor 3D Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanAce or 3D Scanner?
ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, and 3D Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, ScanAce was updated on September 24, 2026 and 3D Scanner on September 15, 2026.

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