Comparison

ScanAce vs MindCloud Go

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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MindCloud Go

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用于适配Manifold Tech的Pocket以及留形机的点云实时预览App

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
MindCloud Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MindCloud Go at none against ScanAce's 2. MindCloud Go also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, MindCloud Go every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScanAce versus MindCloud Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAceMindCloud Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHManifold Tech.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

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

MindCloud Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MindCloud Go free?
MindCloud Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanAce or MindCloud Go have ads?
Neither ScanAce nor MindCloud Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanAce or MindCloud Go?
ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, and MindCloud Go every 6 weeks. Most recently, ScanAce was updated on September 8, 2026 and MindCloud Go on September 15, 2026.

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