Comparison

ScanAce vs mapryForest

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

mapryForest

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mapryForest is an application that can save and display point clouds taken with the 3D scanner function. While using the 3D scanner function, you can acquire single-tree information such as diameter and longitude/latitude of a single tree by tapping the + icon on a single tree. The acquired point cloud and single tree information can be saved and displayed. β– mapry https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/mapry/id1394357769 β– Web version https://mapry.net

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
mapryForest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mapryForest at none against ScanAce's 2. mapryForest also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. mapryForest asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, mapryForest monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
ScanAce versus mapryForest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAcemapryForest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size106 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHMAPRY Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

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

mapryForest

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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