Comparison

ScanAce vs Sodex Mobile

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

Sodex Mobile

Features
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Sodex Mobile transforms your iPhone into a professional 3D scanning and surveying documentation tool. When paired with the SDX‑PocketScan RTK Receiver and antenna, the app enables fast and effortless documentation of construction projects, utility installations, and other site operations. The app offers three as‑built data capture methods for maximum flexibility and usability. Capture detailed points, lines, and areas in pole mode, generate 3D point clouds using the iPhone Pro integrated LiDAR, or create photogrammetry datasets all directly on your device. Visualize scans in real time and upload them seamlessly to SDX‑Cloud for processing, verification, measurements, reporting and integration into your project workflow. Sodex Mobile is built for field teams who need fast, accurate, and simple 3D documentation, right from their smartphone. Key Features - Photogrammetry documentation delivering exceptional visibility and high‑detail 3D models - Integrated GCP capture workflow to improve photogrammetry dataset accuracy - Real-time 3D point cloud capture and visualization during scanning - Easy switching to pole mode with tilt compensation - Centimeter-level accuracy with the SDX‑PocketScan RTK Receiver - Project-based scan management with local storage for on-site work - Interactive 3D viewer for inspecting captured scans - Seamless upload to SDX‑Cloud for processing, viewing and general data management - NTRIP support for high-accuracy GNSS corrections Why Sodex? Sodex strives to automate site-to-cloud workflows by developing hardware and software that make surveying accessible and part of everyday operations. We focus on enabling accurate documentation for non-surveying professionals through innovative solutions that reduce or even eliminate manual steps in the process.

Screenshots

ScanAce4 screens
Sodex Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sodex Mobile at none against ScanAce's 2. Sodex Mobile also leads on update cadence (fortnightly 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. Sodex Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, Sodex Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ScanAce versus Sodex Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanAceSodex Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITS Geo Solutions GmbHSodex Innovations GmbH

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ScanAce

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

Sodex Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanAce free?
ScanAce is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sodex Mobile free?
Sodex Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanAce or Sodex Mobile have ads?
Neither ScanAce nor Sodex Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanAce or Sodex Mobile?
ScanAce ships an update every 4 months, and Sodex Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, ScanAce was updated on October 25, 2026 and Sodex Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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