Comparison

SimpleObjectScan vs Cradle XR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

3D scanning with AR

About

SimpleObjectScan

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You can perform a 3D scan and save the space as mesh data. The mesh data can be exported as a 3D model. If the device is equipped with a LiDAR sensor, high-definition scanning is possible.

About

Cradle XR

Features

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Cradle XR is an AR viewer for viewing simulation results from scSTREAM, SC/Tetra, scFLOW, and/or HeatDesigner. Using Cradle XR, modeled objects can be turned, moved, expanded and reduced. The object can also be viewed by turning on and off the pre-set images/animation.

Screenshots

SimpleObjectScan3 screens

Cradle XR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cradle XR at none against SimpleObjectScan's shown. Cradle XR also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). SimpleObjectScan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleObjectScan ships an update every 4 days, Cradle XR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

SimpleObjectScan versus Cradle XR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SimpleObjectScan	Cradle XR
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 days — better	Every 6 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	12.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	113 MB	162 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	kazutaka komiya	Software Cradle Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleObjectScan

No in-app purchases

None

Cradle XR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleObjectScan free?

SimpleObjectScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Cradle XR free?

Cradle XR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do SimpleObjectScan or Cradle XR have ads?

SimpleObjectScan shows ads; Cradle XR does not.

Which is updated more often, SimpleObjectScan or Cradle XR?

SimpleObjectScan ships an update every 4 days, and Cradle XR every 6 months. Most recently, SimpleObjectScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cradle XR on October 27, 2026.