3D Object Capture|Room Scanner vs Heightly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Heightly
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Heightly is a focused height-measurement and 3D object-scanning app for LiDAR-equipped iPhones. Frame a complete person or object, tap the intended target, and hold the phone steady. Heightly combines LiDAR depth with the floor and nearby surfaces, then waits for multiple readings to agree before locking the height. Know exactly what you are measuring • Tap a visible target instead of measuring whatever happens to be largest • Use the highlighted outline, crosshair, and optional scan mesh as live feedback • Recognize supporting surfaces such as floors, tables, and seats • Freeze the camera when a result locks so the target and reading stay clear • View centimeters and feet/inches together 3D Object Scan • Capture an object from multiple angles • Build a textured USDZ model on your iPhone • Estimate model height from the finished main mesh while reducing sparse edge artifacts • Rotate, inspect, or share the completed 3D model Private history • Save frozen person or object snapshots with their measurement overlays • Keep completed 3D models with corrected height, width, and depth • Follow a child’s or family member’s height over time • Choose a history limit from 1 to 500 records • Delete one record or select several at once • Process and store camera frames, photos, depth data, and models on the device • No account required Requirements and measurement notes Live measurement and 3D scanning require a compatible LiDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad. Results can be affected by distance, lighting, reflective or transparent surfaces, occlusion, and scan coverage. Keep the full target visible and move the device slowly. Heightly is intended for everyday reference and is not a substitute for medical, engineering, construction, or other professional measurement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Heightly at none against 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's 1. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Heightly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 3D Object Capture|Room Scanner | Heightly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AsterKit | Yuncedria Technologies Inc. |
In-app purchases
3D Object Capture|Room Scanner
- Premium Feature$5.99
Heightly
No in-app purchases
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