Comparison

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan vs OpticALLY 3D Scan

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

Head to head
About

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

Transform your device into a professional 3D scanner. Capture real-world objects and convert them into 3D models. Export scans in various formats or view them in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • 3D object scanning
  • Export in OBJ, STL, PLY
  • AR viewing
  • TrueDepth camera integration
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Turn your device into a professional 3D scanner with our 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan app. Easily and quickly transform any real object into a 3D scan. Export 3D scans in OBJ, STL, PLY formats or view in AR! 3D scans have never been so easy! Install our application and enjoy new opportunities! IMPORTANT NOTICE: App requires the TrueDepth camera, only available on the Phone X, Xs, Xr, Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max. Subscription Details: - Payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto- renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - Manage or cancel your subscription from your user settings in the App Store at any time after purchasing. - Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/3dtruedepthcamerascan/home Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/3d-truedepth-camera-scan-terms/home

About

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Create realistic 3D models of yourself and objects using your device's camera and LiDAR. Scan rooms, capture detailed personal avatars, and even measure eyewear dimensions. Export your creations in various formats for further use.

Highlights
  • Photorealistic 3D avatar creation
  • LiDAR scanning for rooms and objects
  • Object scanning with guided capture
  • Live 3D avatar mirroring facial expressions
  • Eyewear measurement tool
  • Export in multiple 3D formats
  • On-device processing for privacy
Features
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Build a photoreal 3D you with Persona, scan objects with your camera and rooms with LiDAR, free. Export USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY, STL, splats and videos with OpticALLY Pro. Everything stays on your device. OpticALLY turns your iPhone into a full 3D scanner. PHOTO SCANNING Guided Object Capture walks you around an object in up to three passes with live feedback, then builds a textured 3D model right on your iPhone. Captured photos are kept so you can rebuild them later. LIDAR SCANNING On LiDAR iPhones, scan rooms, furniture and large objects with a live mesh preview, camera colour and classification. Pause, resume and finish when you're ready. PERSONA Prop your iPhone up and move your head in a slow circle three times while the ring fills, like setting up Face ID, and OpticALLY uses the TrueDepth camera to build a photoreal 3D model of your head as Gaussian splats, right on your device. Turn it, relight it and view it in AR. LIVE PERSONA Your 3D head copies your face in real time: head turns, blinks, eyes, smiles, an open mouth and even your tongue. Record clips with your voice, up to 30 seconds, then share them to Messages or save them to Photos. EYEWEAR MEASUREMENTS Quick Measure uses the TrueDepth camera for pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width. LIBRARY AND VIEWER Every scan lands in your library with a thumbnail. Orbit, zoom, toggle wireframe, measure between two points and view it in your room with AR Quick Look. FREE - Unlimited scanning and viewing - Persona capture and the Live Persona mirror OPTICALLY PRO - Every export: USDZ, OBJ with texture, GLB, PLY and STL for Blender, Unity, Fusion 360, ZBrush and 3D printing - Persona exports: Gaussian splats (.ply, .spz, .splat), textured USDZ and OBJ, turntable video - No credit line - Mesh simplification, fragment cleanup and texture size options - Point-to-point measurements and full eyewear measurements - Live Persona clips with sound, and the animated USDZ avatar - Monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVACY Capture and processing happen on your device. No account, no tracking. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/

Screenshots

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan4 screens
OpticALLY 3D Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpticALLY 3D Scan at 100% against 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's 22%. OpticALLY 3D Scan also leads on rating (3.7 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TrueDepth Camera Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpticALLY 3D Scan holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpticALLY 3D Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan ships an update every 5 months, OpticALLY 3D Scan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan versus OpticALLY 3D Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D TrueDepth Camera ScanOpticALLY 3D Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (9 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSvetlana NasonovaWonmo Seong

Customer experience

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

OpticALLY 3D Scan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

3D TrueDepth Camera Scan

Subscriptions3
  • One week premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • One month premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • One year premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OpticALLY Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan free?
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpticALLY 3D Scan free?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is rated higher. 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OpticALLY 3D Scan averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or OpticALLY 3D Scan have ads?
Neither 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan nor OpticALLY 3D Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
3D TrueDepth Camera Scan ships an update every 5 months, and OpticALLY 3D Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3D TrueDepth Camera Scan was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpticALLY 3D Scan on November 3, 2026.

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