Comparison

ScanAce vs Benchmarks ∆

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

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Benchmarks ∆

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Easily locate current Survey Benchmarks and Benchmark data: Search by Address, PID, Lat/Lon, or CorsID NDE (NOAA's National Data Exchange) Datasheets and Beta Passive Map OPUS (NOAA's Online Positioning User Service) Datasheets, Shared Solution, and Beta Passive Map NCN (NOAA's CORS Network) Datasheets

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
Benchmarks ∆3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanAce at Free against Benchmarks ∆'s $9.99. Benchmarks ∆'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, 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

ScanAce is free to download; Benchmarks ∆ costs $9.99 up front. ScanAce sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Benchmarks ∆ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, Benchmarks ∆ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ScanAce versus Benchmarks ∆: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAceBenchmarks ∆
PriceFree — better$9.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHMatthew DiGirolamo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

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

Benchmarks ∆

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Benchmarks ∆ free?
Benchmarks ∆ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanAce or Benchmarks ∆ have ads?
Neither ScanAce nor Benchmarks ∆ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanAce or Benchmarks ∆?
ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, and Benchmarks ∆ monthly. Most recently, ScanAce was updated on October 4, 2026 and Benchmarks ∆ on September 24, 2026.

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