Comparison

SimpleObjectScan vs VIEWAR Scanner

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

Create and share 3D scans

Free

🔧 Utilities

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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

VIEWAR Scanner

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Use the VIEWAR Scanner app to easily create and share 3D scans of any physical object or environment. You can create a free account for the VIEWAR System on portal.viewar.com. * Recommended for locations up to 50m² * Usable for VIEWAR solutions only (scans can't be exported for external usage) Requirements: LiDAR compatible device (iPhone 12 Pro or higher, iPad Pro since 2020) For more information please check out https://www.viewar.com/products/scanner/

Screenshots

SimpleObjectScan3 screens

VIEWAR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VIEWAR Scanner at none against SimpleObjectScan's shown. VIEWAR Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 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, VIEWAR Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and December 20, 2025 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

SimpleObjectScan versus VIEWAR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SimpleObjectScan	VIEWAR Scanner
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 4 days — better	Every 3 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	16.0	14.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	113 MB	111 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	kazutaka komiya	ViewAR GmbH

In-app purchases

None

SimpleObjectScan

No in-app purchases

None

VIEWAR Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleObjectScan free?

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

Is VIEWAR Scanner free?

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

Do SimpleObjectScan or VIEWAR Scanner have ads?

SimpleObjectScan shows ads; VIEWAR Scanner does not.

Which is updated more often, SimpleObjectScan or VIEWAR Scanner?

SimpleObjectScan ships an update every 4 days, and VIEWAR Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, SimpleObjectScan was updated on September 19, 2026 and VIEWAR Scanner on December 20, 2025.