Comparison

Modelar vs Oculen

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

Head to head
About

Modelar

This app utilizes LiDAR technology to rapidly capture real-world environments in 3D, generating detailed models and point clouds. It offers augmented reality previews for precise scanning and allows for immediate viewing, high-resolution texturing, sharing, and measurement of captured data.

Highlights
  • Real-time 3D scanning with LiDAR
  • Generate 3D models and point clouds
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • High-resolution textured model creation
  • Share and measure scans
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, STL, USDZ, PLY, E57, CSV)
Features
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Modelar helps you scan, review, measure, and export real-world spaces with LiDAR. Capture 3D scans of sites, rooms, objects, and assets using point clouds, textured 3D models, images, and high-resolution position-linked snapshots. See what you’ve captured while you scan, review results directly on device, measure before leaving the site, and export useful 3D data in open formats. Modelar is built for field documentation, inspection, site capture, and spatial data collection. Key features: • Capture LiDAR scans with point clouds and textured 3D models • Take 4K snapshots linked to capture position • Browse the full image set directly on device • View point clouds and textured models after capture • Measure distances before leaving the site • Export models and point clouds in common formats Modelar requires an iPhone Pro with LiDAR or iPad Pro with LiDAR. Mesh exports: GLB, USDZ, OBJ, STL, PLY, Sketchfab Point cloud exports: E57, LAS, PLY, CSV, Sketchfab Scan export: Modelar archive, COLMAP project https://modelar.ai

About

Oculen

Take professional-grade photos and videos with precise manual camera controls. Capture RAW/ProRAW images and Log video with advanced exposure tools. Your media stays on your device until you export it.

Highlights
  • Manual shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance
  • RAW/ProRAW and HEIF/JPEG capture
  • Pro-grade video recording (4K, HDR, Log)
  • Live histogram and zebra stripes
  • Focus peaking and composition grids
  • Customizable presets and built-in editor
  • Dedicated in-app library
Features
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Oculen is a precision manual camera for iPhone. Dial in shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance — then capture RAW/ProRAW photos or Log video with pro‑grade exposure tools. PAY ONCE. NO SUBSCRIPTION. No accounts, no tracking, no cloud. Your photos and videos stay on device until you choose to export. MANUAL CONTROLS (PER SETTING) • Shutter speed, ISO, focus distance, and white balance temperature/tint • Mix manual + auto per control, or switch everything with a single Master Auto toggle CAPTURE FORMATS • RAW / ProRAW / HEIF / JPEG (availability depends on device) • Up to 48MP on supported iPhones • Optional RAW + processed companion for fast sharing and flexible editing • Exposure bracketing for HDR workflows PRO VIDEO (DEVICE‑DEPENDENT) • Up to 4K recording, with codec and bitrate options • HDR and Log options on supported devices • Cinematic capture on supported devices TOOLS THAT HELP YOU NAIL EXPOSURE • Live histogram • Zebra stripes for highlights/shadows • Focus peaking (multiple colors, adjustable strength) • Composition grids (thirds, golden ratio, crosshair) • Level indicator with haptic feedback PRESETS + BUILT‑IN EDITOR Save your favorite setups as named presets. Fine‑tune shots with a built‑in editor (exposure, highlights/shadows, color, sharpening, noise reduction, vignette) and compare against the original. A LIBRARY JUST FOR YOUR SHOOTS Oculen keeps captures in a dedicated in‑app library, separate from your Camera Roll. Browse by session, filter by lens/format, flag favorites, view full EXIF, then export to Apple Photos when you’re ready. Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Japanese.

Screenshots

Modelar4 screens
Oculen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modelar at Free against Oculen's $1.99. Modelar also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On review sentiment, ads, 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

Modelar is free to download; Oculen costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Modelar versus Oculen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelarOculen
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModelar TechnologiesNiklas Beecken

Customer experience

Modelar

All ratings115 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.5%

Oculen

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Modelar

No in-app purchases

None

Oculen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modelar free?
Modelar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oculen free?
Oculen costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modelar or Oculen have ads?
Neither Modelar nor Oculen shows ads.

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