Comparison

Smart 3D Scan vs Photo3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Photo3D

Features
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Photo3D can turn photo into 3D box effect. Enjoy the fun to create unique artwork with customization on width, height, depth, scale, rotation and background color, plus picture cropping and filters features during photo selection. Be creative to add 3D rectangle effect for your favorite pictures! Your work can be saved as JPEG fromat or PNG format. Photo with PNG format and transparent background is helpful to be used to attach on other images. Enjoy using Photo3D to create your own 3D box effect photos.

Screenshots

Smart 3D Scan4 screens
Photo3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart 3D Scan at none against Photo3D's shown. Smart 3D Scan also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Smart 3D Scan ships an update every 5 months, Photo3D every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart 3D Scan versus Photo3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart 3D ScanPhoto3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINDATA LABS GROUP LIMITEDsekleung chang

In-app purchases

None

Smart 3D Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Photo3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart 3D Scan free?
Smart 3D Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photo3D free?
Photo3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart 3D Scan or Photo3D have ads?
Photo3D shows ads; Smart 3D Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart 3D Scan or Photo3D?
Smart 3D Scan ships an update every 5 months, and Photo3D every 4 months. Most recently, Smart 3D Scan was updated on July 7, 2026 and Photo3D on September 9, 2026.

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