Smart 3D Scan vs 3D Scan Pro
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
3D Scan Pro
Transform everyday objects into detailed 3D models using your iPhone's LiDAR scanner. Preserve cherished items digitally, share them with others, or view them in augmented reality. Export your creations in various formats for 3D printing or other uses.
- Create 3D models with LiDAR
- Digital preservation of objects
- Augmented reality viewing
- Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, OBJ, etc.)
- Offline processing
- User-friendly interface
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This app requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensors (iPhone 12 Pro or a newer Pro model). A captivating 3D scanner app to convert everyday items into actual 3D models. Preserve digital copies of your cherished objects, capturing their details in high-fidelity for future generations. Share 3D scans with family and friends, or relive captured objects in augmented reality to explore them from every angle again. Export 3D models in various file formats (like USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, ABC) to use them outside of the app, such as for 3D printing, or convert your 3D scan into a video. 3D Scan Pro leverages advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry technology, putting the power to transform real-world objects into precise 3D models right at your fingertips. Delight in the adventure of transporting your physical surroundings into the digital sphere. Features • Digital Preservation: Effortlessly capture cherished objects as 3D models. • Cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to create lifelike 3D models. • User-Friendly: Skip the master’s degree in 3D photogrammetry and start scanning with ease. • Privacy by Design: Everything is computed on-device. It’s magic. • Relive 3D-captured memories in augmented reality. • Sharing: Easily share your captured objects, so your friends and family can explore your models in 3D or AR. • No Internet Required: Operate entirely offline, with no need for an internet connection to scan, process, or store your models. • Accuracy: Advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry enable high definition scans for superior results. • Export 3D models as Videos, Image Sequences, USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, or ABC files. Privacy • The 3D scanner feature requires camera permissions to function, as it captures multiple images to compute and generate a 3D model. • Everything is performed on-device. All of your images and 3D models remain offline, on your iOS device, where they belong. Limitations • Some objects are challenging to scan. Avoid objects that are reflective, transparent, or contain very thin structures. ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like 3D Scan Pro, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Scan Pro at 48% against Smart 3D Scan's 0%. 3D Scan Pro also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Smart 3D Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. 3D Scan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Smart 3D Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D Scan Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Smart 3D Scan's written reviews are positive against 48% of 3D Scan Pro's.
Smart 3D Scan ships an update every 5 months, 3D Scan Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart 3D Scan | 3D Scan Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 4.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 48.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INDATA LABS GROUP LIMITED | App ahead GmbH |
Customer experience
Smart 3D Scan
3D Scan Pro
In-app purchases
Smart 3D Scan
No in-app purchases
3D Scan Pro
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year








