EM3D vs 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EM3D
Create 3D scans of objects, people, and pets using your device's front-facing 3D camera. Share your creations on social media, export them for 3D printing, or capture memories in a new dimension.
- 3D scan objects with front-facing camera
- Create 360° or custom selfie videos
- Scan kids and pets
- Full color 3D scan export
- 3D printing service integration
- Mirror Saver feature for easier scanning
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Ethan Makes 3D Scanner lets you 3D scan objects using the front-facing TrueDepth 3D camera sensor on your device. If your device has Face ID, it has a TrueDepth camera. - Share your 3D selfies on social media. - Automatically create a 360° selfie or create your own custom selfie video. - Scan your kids. They're only little once. Scan your pets. - Capture moments in 3D. - Create full color scans that can be exported and 3D printed in full color. - Supports Bluetooth shutter buttons for 3D scanning on a tripod. Send your full color 3D scan files away to have them 3D printed if you don't own a 3D printer. Use the Mirror Saver feature or the stand-alone EM3D: Mirror Saver app to view the screen on another device, which makes it easier to scan objects in front of you. If you don't have a second device, use the link in the app to download a 3D printable mirror adapter, which changes the direction of the front facing camera 90 degrees. If you follow the link, there is also information on purchasing a mirror adapter if you don't have access to a 3D printer. Use the Toggle Mesh feature from the Action menu to preview the mesh before you purchase an export option.
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
Create high-definition 3D models from real-world objects using AR guidance. Models can be exported in various formats for sharing, AR viewing, or 3D printing. Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.
- Generate high-definition 3D models
- Follow AR instructions for scanning
- Export in .usdz, .obj, or .stl formats
- Share models via file, link, or Sketchfab
- Local model generation on device
- Preview models in AR
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Point at an object, follow the AR guidance, and get a textured 3D model — built entirely on your device. No account. No cloud processing. No subscription. SCAN OBJECTS Perfect for artworks, hand-crafted items, toys, anime figures, and more: 1. Point at the object — the app gauges its size and places a bounding box you can adjust 2. Slowly circle the object — photos are taken automatically; just light up the ring of white dots 3. Follow the guided passes with short tutorial videos: flip the object, or scan from a lower angle and the top 4. Generate the model on your device and preview it in AR 5. Share it in a few taps SCAN ROOMS — TWO WAYS • Floor plan: walk through your space and watch walls, doors, windows, and furniture get outlined live. Scan several rooms and merge them into one structure. You get an interactive 3D model plus a measured 2D floor plan: floor area, wall lengths and height, door and window counts — tap any piece of furniture for its dimensions. • Photo-textured room mesh (LiDAR): capture a true 3D mesh of your room with photos baked in as seam-free textures. The app shoots high-resolution (up to 4K HDR) photos hands-free while a color tint shows what you have covered. Then drive a hovering robot through your scan in third person, with real collision against your scanned walls and furniture. Exploring is free; exporting and sharing room meshes requires Pro. EXPORT & SHARE • .usdz — mobile friendly, opens straight into AR Quick Look • .obj with textures — for professional 3D software (Pro) • .stl — for 3D printing (Pro); room meshes export with hole filling, smoothing, and a detail slider • Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save to Files • Create a public iCloud Drive download link anyone can open — no app needed (iOS 26 or later) • Publish to Sketchfab and share your model as a link or QR code CAD-STYLE FLOOR PLAN EXPORTS • PNG image or a CAD-styled multi-page PDF report with dimension lines, a scale bar, and wall/object schedules (2 free exports included) • Layered DXF that opens in your CAD software (Pro) • Plan your furniture: draw annotation boxes with exact real-world sizes on the floor plan — they turn red if they would collide with walls or existing furniture (Pro) MEASURE See the real-world width, height, and depth of your scans, and measure point-to-point on 3D models and 2D floor plans, in your local units (2 free measuring sessions included). AND MORE • Import 10 or more of your own photos from Photos or Files and reconstruct them into a 3D model on-device (Pro) • Try it instantly with a free downloadable example capture • Transfer captures to the companion Mac app for maximum-detail models • Localized in 16 languages • Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, works on all your devices REQUIREMENTS Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Captured data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner at 4.3 against EM3D's 3.2. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 45%). EM3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. EM3D sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of EM3D's written reviews are positive against 56% of 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's.
EM3D ships an update weekly, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EM3D | 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (101 ratings) | 4.3 (61 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brawny Lads | AsterKit |
Customer experience
EM3D
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
In-app purchases
EM3D
- Share Videos$1.99
- Export PLY$6.99
- Export OBJ$6.99
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- Export STL$6.99
- Export Point Cloud$6.99
- Export Scene$6.99
- Unlock All Features$19.99
- Lifetime Bundle$49.99
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
- Premium Feature$5.99
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