Comparison

Real Scan vs Pixel 3D

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

Head to head
About

Real Scan

Transform real-world objects into interactive 3D videos using your smartphone camera. Easily create stunning, detailed 3D models for e-commerce or explainer content, allowing viewers to manipulate and explore items in real-time. Export your creations for use in other software or preview them in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Scan real-world objects
  • Create 3D models from photos
  • Interactive 3D renders
  • Export 3D models
  • Augmented reality preview
  • Easy to use
Features
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Scan real world objects by taking photos and turning them into video. Don’t just show pictures – actually let your audience experience your product with a 3D render that’s beautiful and informative for them and quick and easy for you. Real Scan lets you create seamless, pixel-perfect 3D models that will turn heads and create impact in your audience all through one simple app. Advanced photogrammetry software lets you use the camera from your smart phone or tablet to capture and display any item, from shoes to collectibles to virtually anything! Simply follow the prompts and within minutes, you have a complete 3D model that prospects and potential buyers can twist, zoom and alter in real time as if they were actually handling it. Perfect for ecommerce marketing or explainer videos! Optional features allow you to export the 3D model to use in other software and even preview your model in augmented reality. Very easy to use and free. No LiDAR required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pixel 3D

Capture photos of objects and send them to a macOS application to create high-quality 3D models. View models in AR on your iPhone or export them to Blender.

Highlights
  • Photo capture for 3D modeling
  • macOS companion app for model creation
  • AR Quick Look viewing on iPhone
  • Export to Blender
  • Indoor room space scanning
  • USDZ and OBJ file support
Features
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# Pixel 3D Capture photos for object, and send to our macOS application which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models. # Features: - USDZ, OBJ file types supported - Capture photos from 30 to 500 for each 3D model - Auto capture photos mode - Share photos to our macOS application, which could turn photos into high‑quality 3D models - Share 3D model from our macOS application, which can be viewed in AR Quick Look within iPhone - Export model to Blender - Indoor room space scan # Pro Version Features - Unlimited Camera Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Library Usage (iOS/iPadOS) - 3 Models for Lite Version - Unlimited Model Quality (macOS) - Unlimited Model Type (macOS) # Subscriptions Pro Version Subscriptions: - Pro Version - Monthly (1 month, auto-Renewable subscription) - Pro Version - Annual (1 year, auto-renewable subscription) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # Lifetime Purchase Pro Version Lifetime: - Pro Version - Lifetime (lifetime) Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once you confirm your purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3dterms.html Privacy Policy: https://woo-interactive.com/privacy/pixel3d.html # User Manual https://api.woo-interactive.com/blog/2022/03/11/pixel-3d-user-manual-en/

Screenshots

Real Scan4 screens
Pixel 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel 3D at 73% against Real Scan's 27%. Pixel 3D also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Real Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pixel 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Real Scan's written reviews are positive against 73% of Pixel 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Scan ships an update every 10 days, Pixel 3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Real Scan versus Pixel 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal ScanPixel 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings)3.9 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews73.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1216 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReality Apps LLC涛 吴

Customer experience

Real Scan

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative66.7%

Pixel 3D

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Scan

Subscriptions1
  • MeshVideo Pro Sub$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • MeshVideo Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Pixel 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version - Monthly$8.491 Month
  • Pro Version - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version - Lifetime$89.99

Questions

Is Real Scan free?
Real Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel 3D free?
Pixel 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Real Scan or Pixel 3D?
Pixel 3D is rated higher. Real Scan averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Pixel 3D averages 3.9 from 16 ratings.
Do Real Scan or Pixel 3D have ads?
Neither Real Scan nor Pixel 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Real Scan or Pixel 3D?
Real Scan ships an update every 10 days, and Pixel 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Real Scan was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pixel 3D on October 5, 2026.

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