Smart 3D Scan vs Dot3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart 3D Scan
Create realistic 3D models of objects using your device's LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera. Organize and export your creations in various popular formats or upload them to Sketchfab. Features a new photogrammetry mode for turning photos into 3D files.
- 3D model creation
- LiDAR and TrueDepth scanning
- Multiple export formats (OBJ, USDZ, GLTF, STL, PLY)
- Sketchfab integration
- On-device storage
- Photogrammetry mode
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With Smart 3D Scan, you can capture and create realistic 3D models of small & bigger objects using LiDAR scanner or TrueDepth camera, organize them into on-device collection as well as export your models to popular 3D formats (OBJ, USDZ, GLTF, STL, PLY) or upload them to the Sketchfab platform. For scanning small objects better use TrueDepth camera, for scanning bigger objects and spaces choose LiDAR Scanner. Look at our Tips for better results. Smart 3D Scan supports the following devices: TrueDepth camera: iPhone X, XR/XS/XS Max, 11 or newer, iPad Pro 11-in. 1st generation or newer, iPad Pro 12.9-in. 3rd generation or newer LiDAR scanner: iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max or newer, iPad Pro 11-in. 2nd generation or newer, iPad Pro 12.9-in. 4th generation or newer Try our new Photogrammetry mode to turn a series of pictures taken on your iPhone or iPad into USDZ files that can be viewed in AR Quick Look. Photogrammetry works on iOS/iPadOS 17 and supports the following devices: iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max or newer, iPad Pro 11-in. 3rd generation or newer, iPad Pro 12.9-in. 5th generation or newer (requires a device with LiDAR Scanner and A14 Bionic chip or later). Smart 3D Scan is a free-to-use application that doesn't require an external server or internet connection for capturing and storing your 3D models. All data is stored on your device. Unlock your imagination and creativity with Smart 3D Scan! Contact us at smart3dscan@indatalabs.com
Dot3D
This app transforms your LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad into a professional 3D laser scanner. It offers verifiable accuracy and large-scale reliability for various industries, ensuring total data privacy with local processing. Capture detailed 3D site maps for real estate, forensics, and industrial applications.
- Real-time 3D scanning
- Targeting workflows for accuracy
- Loop-closure technology
- GNSS compatibility
- Local data processing (no cloud)
- 3D measurements and calculations
- Export to CAD and BIM software
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Stop settling for "good enough" scans. Dot3D is the industry-leading mobile LiDAR solution for professionals who value verifiable accuracy, large-scale reliability, and total data privacy, without the artifacts that plague other 3D apps. From complex construction sites to sensitive crime scenes, Dot3D turns your iPad or iPhone into a professional-grade 3D laser scanner. REAL ESTATE, AEC & BIM: Capture accurate as-builts of any-size interiors and export point clouds into AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Revit, ArchiCAD, and more. CRASH & CRIME FORENSICS: Document scenes with verified accuracy and geo-referencing for courtroom-ready evidence. No cloud uploads required (all processing happens locally on-device). INDUSTRIAL: Document complex piping, machinery, and MEP systems with ease. Add annotations and high-res camera photos to your scans for additional context. Key Features: • REAL-TIME 3D SCANNING on your LiDAR-powered device (iPhone/iPad Pro) with virtually unlimited scan size • TARGETING WORKFLOWS (optional) with known reference measurements for highly accurate results • LOOP-CLOSURE technology eliminates doubles and ghosting artifacts (with or without coded targets) • GNSS COMPATIBILITY with receivers from Emlid, Trimble, Leica, and more. Add control and geo-reference large outdoor captures • 3D COORDINATE SYSTEMS: Take full control. Supports local, site-wide and global (geo-referenced) systems. • NO CLOUD REQUIRED: All data is processed locally • APPEND NEW SCAN DATA directly into existing Dot3D scans • 3D MEASUREMENTS and fill-volume calculations: precise and savable • ANNOTATE 3D locations in your scans during or after capture • EMBED HIGH-RES PHOTOS from the device camera into your scans for additional context • CROP OR HIDE any part of the scan, for easy data cleanup Unlock a wide variety of third-party workflows with Dot3D Pro: • EXPORT color 3D point clouds: DP, E57, LAS, LAZ, PTS, PTX, PLY, PTG • EXPORT ORTHOPHOTOS: scaled and geo-referenced • PROCESS SCAN-TO-BIM using directly connected third-party services • FRAME-BASED EXPORTS to 3rd party NeRF, gaussian splatting, and photogrammetry software Our point-and-shoot technology is empowering workforces across a wide range of professional industries in need of accurate and reliable 3D capture solutions: Police departments, government agencies, real estate professionals, architects, surveyors, naval engineers, general contractors, insurance agents, crime scene analysts, BIM specialists, archaeologists, interior designers andmore are trusting Dot3D for their mobile 3D scanning needs. Start with a free trial and unlock Dot3D Pro whenever you're ready to access the full functionality and export directly to all your downstream workflows in CAD, forensic reconstruction, VR, AR, and much more. IMPORTANT: LIDAR-EQUIPPED DEVICE REQUIRED FOR 3D SCANNING: iPhone Pro / Pro Max (12 & up) or iPad Pro (2020 or later) If you install onto an incompatible device, you will not be able to 3D scan, but can still open and view Dot3D scans captured from other devices. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dot3D at 81% against Smart 3D Scan's 0%. Dot3D also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Smart 3D Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. Dot3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Smart 3D Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dot3D holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dot3D has 96 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart 3D Scan's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dot3D's.
Smart 3D Scan ships an update every 5 months, Dot3D every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart 3D Scan | Dot3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 4.7 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 81.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 99 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INDATA LABS GROUP LIMITED | DotProduct LLC |
Customer experience
Smart 3D Scan
Dot3D
In-app purchases
Smart 3D Scan
No in-app purchases
Dot3D
- Dot3D Pro Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
- Dot3D Pro Annual Subscription$349.991 Year









