Comparison

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner vs BlippAR OpenAR

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

Head to head
About

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

Create high-definition 3D models from real-world objects using AR guidance. Models can be exported in various formats for sharing, AR viewing, or 3D printing. Requires a compatible iPhone or iPad Pro.

Highlights
  • Generate high-definition 3D models
  • Follow AR instructions for scanning
  • Export in .usdz, .obj, or .stl formats
  • Share models via file, link, or Sketchfab
  • Local model generation on device
  • Preview models in AR
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Point at an object, follow the AR guidance, and get a textured 3D model — built entirely on your device. No account. No cloud processing. No subscription. SCAN OBJECTS Perfect for artworks, hand-crafted items, toys, anime figures, and more: 1. Point at the object — the app gauges its size and places a bounding box you can adjust 2. Slowly circle the object — photos are taken automatically; just light up the ring of white dots 3. Follow the guided passes with short tutorial videos: flip the object, or scan from a lower angle and the top 4. Generate the model on your device and preview it in AR 5. Share it in a few taps SCAN ROOMS — TWO WAYS • Floor plan: walk through your space and watch walls, doors, windows, and furniture get outlined live. Scan several rooms and merge them into one structure. You get an interactive 3D model plus a measured 2D floor plan: floor area, wall lengths and height, door and window counts — tap any piece of furniture for its dimensions. • Photo-textured room mesh (LiDAR): capture a true 3D mesh of your room with photos baked in as seam-free textures. The app shoots high-resolution (up to 4K HDR) photos hands-free while a color tint shows what you have covered. Then drive a hovering robot through your scan in third person, with real collision against your scanned walls and furniture. Exploring is free; exporting and sharing room meshes requires Pro. EXPORT & SHARE • .usdz — mobile friendly, opens straight into AR Quick Look • .obj with textures — for professional 3D software (Pro) • .stl — for 3D printing (Pro); room meshes export with hole filling, smoothing, and a detail slider • Share via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, or save to Files • Create a public iCloud Drive download link anyone can open — no app needed (iOS 26 or later) • Publish to Sketchfab and share your model as a link or QR code CAD-STYLE FLOOR PLAN EXPORTS • PNG image or a CAD-styled multi-page PDF report with dimension lines, a scale bar, and wall/object schedules (2 free exports included) • Layered DXF that opens in your CAD software (Pro) • Plan your furniture: draw annotation boxes with exact real-world sizes on the floor plan — they turn red if they would collide with walls or existing furniture (Pro) MEASURE See the real-world width, height, and depth of your scans, and measure point-to-point on 3D models and 2D floor plans, in your local units (2 free measuring sessions included). AND MORE • Import 10 or more of your own photos from Photos or Files and reconstruct them into a 3D model on-device (Pro) • Try it instantly with a free downloadable example capture • Transfer captures to the companion Mac app for maximum-detail models • Localized in 16 languages • Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription, works on all your devices REQUIREMENTS Scanning requires a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro. Captured data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.

About

BlippAR OpenAR

Explore the world through augmented reality. Scan everyday objects, famous faces, landmarks, and more to unlock interactive experiences and learn new information. Discover hidden content on packaging, magazines, and posters.

Highlights
  • Scan everyday objects to learn more
  • Unlock AR experiences from everyday places
  • Discover content on packaging and magazines
  • Identify famous faces, landmarks, and more
  • Interactive augmented reality experiences
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Via the realms of augmented reality, Blippar helps you see, experience and learn more from the world. Unlock augmented reality experiences from everyday objects and places with the Blippar app. Scan and see what you can discover. Perhaps you’ve seen a celeb but can’t quite place them? A logo you want to know more about or that adorable dog? Or who painted that amazing art piece? Scan them with blippar to learn more. Scanning with Blippar is easy: 1. Download, then tap and hold to scan almost anything, see what you discover (we may not always get it right, but we’re working on it!). Try any famous face, dogs, cars (US only), landmarks, flowers, everyday objects… even a banana! 2. Look out for the Blippar logo on packaging, products, magazines and posters. Scan the item as instructed to experience incredible augmented reality. Follow @blippar on Instagram & Twitter, like us on Facebook or check the blipp.it webpage for more blipps. Any questions or feedback, email: ios@blippar.com

Screenshots

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner4 screens
BlippAR OpenAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner at 4.3 against BlippAR OpenAR's 3.0. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 2) and device support. BlippAR OpenAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price 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 Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlippAR OpenAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner versus BlippAR OpenAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Object Capture|Room ScannerBlippAR OpenAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (60 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — better—
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsterKitblippar.com

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Object Capture|Room Scanner

One-time1
  • Premium Feature$5.99
None

BlippAR OpenAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner free?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlippAR OpenAR free?
BlippAR OpenAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner or BlippAR OpenAR?
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner is rated higher. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while BlippAR OpenAR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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