Smart 3D Scan vs Photo3D
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
Photo3D
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Smart 3D Scan | Photo3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | INDATA LABS GROUP LIMITED | sekleung chang |
In-app purchases
Smart 3D Scan
No in-app purchases
Photo3D
No in-app purchases









