Comparison

SimpleObjectScan vs ForestScanner

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

Head to head
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

ForestScanner

Features
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ForestScanner can acquire 3D point clouds using LiDAR-equipped iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) 12.9-inch display The 3D point cloud can be acquired using an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (2nd generation) with 11-inch display or iPad Pro (4th generation) with 12.9-inch display. When you tap the "+" icon on a tree, you can get the single tree information such as its diameter and latitude. The acquired point cloud and single tree information can be displayed after saving. The following is a summary of ForestScanner's functions. ■Function list ・3D scanner ・Obtain single tree information by tapping. ・Save the acquired point cloud and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Display and edit the list of saved point clouds and single tree information. ・Select and edit the list of tree species. ・Select and edit a list of tree species. - Create a csv file of the saved list of single tree information. ForestScannerは、LiDARを搭載したiPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Pro (第2世代) 11インチディスプレイまたはiPad Pro (第4世代) 12.9インチディスプレイ以降を用いて、3D点群が取得できます。 また、3D点群取得時に、単木へ+アイコンを合わせてタップすると単木の直径、経緯度等の単木情報を取得することが出来ます。 取得した点群と単木情報は、保存後に表示することができます。 以下ForestScannerの機能概要を記載します。 ■機能一覧 ・3Dスキャナー ・タップした単木情報を取得 ・取得した3D点群と単木情報を保存 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報の一覧を表示・編集 ・保存した3D点群と単木情報一覧を表示・単木情報を編集 ・樹種の一覧選択・編集 ・保存した単木情報一覧をcsvファイルにして保存

Screenshots

SimpleObjectScan3 screens
ForestScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ForestScanner at none against SimpleObjectScan's shown. ForestScanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). SimpleObjectScan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 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, ForestScanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SimpleObjectScan versus ForestScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleObjectScanForestScanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkazutaka komiyaMAPRY Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

SimpleObjectScan

No in-app purchases

None

ForestScanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleObjectScan free?
SimpleObjectScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ForestScanner free?
ForestScanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleObjectScan or ForestScanner have ads?
SimpleObjectScan shows ads; ForestScanner does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleObjectScan or ForestScanner?
SimpleObjectScan ships an update every 4 days, and ForestScanner every 3 months. Most recently, SimpleObjectScan was updated on October 6, 2026 and ForestScanner on September 21, 2026.

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