Comparison

Create 3D Digital Designs vs 3D Object & Room Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Create 3D Digital Designs

Design and modify 3D models using geometric shapes or imported files. Export your creations for 3D printing or further editing. Offers tools for cutting and fusing objects.

Highlights
  • Create 3D objects from geometric shapes
  • Import STL, OBJ, and 3DS models
  • Export for 3D printing (STL, OBJ)
  • Export for further editing (SCENE)
  • Cut and fuse 3D objects
  • Intuitive touch controls for navigation
Features
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Create 3D Digital Designs used to edit or view objects 3D. App compatible with models in STL, OBJ and 3DS format. You can export your work ready to print in 3D (STL format, OBJ format) or to keep working on it later (SCENE format). HOW TO USE THE APP: Add geometric shapes (from the right panel) to the plataform to create your own object. Also you can import STL, OBJ and 3DS models to the plataform. Later, export the object as STL, OBJ file (for 3D printing) or as a SCENE file (to keep working on it later). HOW TO CUT OBJECTS: 1) Add object A to the plaform. 2) Add object B to the platform. 3) Select object B. 4) Select the material 'Hollow' (from the right panel). 5) Export the work as a STL, OBJ file (the object B will erase every object, partially or entirely, that is within it's space). Depending of how complex are the objects, the device may take a few minutes to perform the task. HOW TO FUSION OBJECTS: 1) Add object A to the plaform. 2) Add object B to the platform. 3) Select object B. 4) Select any material (except 'Hollow') from the right panel. 5) Export the work as a STL file or OBJ file. HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE PLATFORM: One finger to rotate, two fingers to zoom in and out and three fingers to move the camera.

About

3D Object & Room Scanner

Capture real-world objects and spaces in 3D using your device's LiDAR sensor. View scans in AR, export them in various formats, and sync them across devices. Ideal for hobbyists, designers, and anyone interested in 3D modeling and augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D scanning of objects and spaces
  • AR viewing of scans
  • Export in USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC, OBJ
  • Video capture of 3D models
  • iCloud Sync for models
  • Requires LiDAR-enabled iPhone/iPad
Features
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This app requires a Pro iPhone/iPad with a LiDAR sensor to function, such as iPhone 12 Pro or later. This is your go-to app for capturing everything in 3D, right from your iPhone. Using the latest from Apple's AR tech, it's all about making 3D scanning as straightforward as snapping a photo. Want to digitize your living room, create a 3D model of your favorite mug, or maybe design a custom game level with objects from the real world? We've got you covered. Please note: The exporting function of the app are is available for subscribers Here's what you can do: – Scan anything, from trinkets to entire spaces, and see it all in 3D. – Peek at your scans in AR to get a real feel of how they stand in space. – Exporting? Easy. Choose from formats like USDZ, STL, PLY, ABC or OBJ, ready to use in other projects and 3D printing. – Grab a video of your 3D model to show off on social media. Yep, it's that simple. – iCloud Sync: Your 3D models always in sync with your devices. This app is perfect for everyone from hobbyists playing around with 3D printing, designers looking for an easy way to capture real-world objects, to friends just wanting to have fun and explore AR. So, give "3D Scanner" a try, and let's start scanning the world together, one object at a time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Create 3D Digital Designs2 screens
3D Object & Room Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Object & Room Scanner at 4.3 against Create 3D Digital Designs's 1.8. 3D Object & Room Scanner also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Create 3D Digital Designs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Object & Room Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Create 3D Digital Designs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Object & Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Object & Room Scanner has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Create 3D Digital Designs's written reviews are positive against 36% of 3D Object & Room Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Create 3D Digital Designs ships an update every 4 months, 3D Object & Room Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Create 3D Digital Designs versus 3D Object & Room Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreate 3D Digital Designs3D Object & Room Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTuan TranNicolo Stanciu

Customer experience

Create 3D Digital Designs

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

3D Object & Room Scanner

All ratings27 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative63.6%

In-app purchases

None

Create 3D Digital Designs

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

3D Object & Room Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Create 3D Digital Designs free?
Create 3D Digital Designs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Object & Room Scanner free?
3D Object & Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Create 3D Digital Designs or 3D Object & Room Scanner?
3D Object & Room Scanner is rated higher. Create 3D Digital Designs averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while 3D Object & Room Scanner averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do Create 3D Digital Designs or 3D Object & Room Scanner have ads?
Both Create 3D Digital Designs and 3D Object & Room Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Create 3D Digital Designs or 3D Object & Room Scanner?
Create 3D Digital Designs ships an update every 4 months, and 3D Object & Room Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Create 3D Digital Designs was updated on October 2, 2026 and 3D Object & Room Scanner on October 16, 2026.

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