Smart 3D Scan vs just3d
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
just3d
This app utilizes LiDAR technology to create 3D scans of objects and environments. It is compatible with specific iPhone and iPad Pro models equipped with a LiDAR sensor. Users can capture detailed 3D models for various applications.
- LiDAR 3D scanning
- Object and environment scanning
- High-detail 3D model creation
- Compatible with specific iPhone/iPad Pro models
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Due to the use of lidar sensor, only iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and 2020+ iPad Pro are supported. Please do not download this app if your device without lidar sensor. Terms of Use: https://api.just3d.ai/v2/just3d_service_terms Privacy Policy: https://api.just3d.ai/v2/just3d_privacy_policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: just3d at 100% against Smart 3D Scan's 0%. just3d also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4). Smart 3D Scan's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
just3d holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart 3D Scan has 10 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of just3d's.
Smart 3D Scan ships an update every 5 months, just3d every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart 3D Scan | just3d |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | INDATA LABS GROUP LIMITED | Beijing Feitan Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Smart 3D Scan
just3d
In-app purchases
Smart 3D Scan
No in-app purchases
just3d
No in-app purchases
