Comparison

Real Scan vs 3D Scan Pro

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

3D Scan Pro

Transform everyday objects into detailed 3D models using your iPhone's LiDAR scanner. Preserve cherished items digitally, share them with others, or view them in augmented reality. Export your creations in various formats for 3D printing or other uses.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models with LiDAR
  • Digital preservation of objects
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, OBJ, etc.)
  • Offline processing
  • User-friendly interface
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This app requires an iPhone with LiDAR sensors (iPhone 12 Pro or a newer Pro model). A captivating 3D scanner app to convert everyday items into actual 3D models. Preserve digital copies of your cherished objects, capturing their details in high-fidelity for future generations. Share 3D scans with family and friends, or relive captured objects in augmented reality to explore them from every angle again. Export 3D models in various file formats (like USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, ABC) to use them outside of the app, such as for 3D printing, or convert your 3D scan into a video. 3D Scan Pro leverages advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry technology, putting the power to transform real-world objects into precise 3D models right at your fingertips. Delight in the adventure of transporting your physical surroundings into the digital sphere. Features • Digital Preservation: Effortlessly capture cherished objects as 3D models. • Cutting-edge computer vision algorithms to create lifelike 3D models. • User-Friendly: Skip the master’s degree in 3D photogrammetry and start scanning with ease. • Privacy by Design: Everything is computed on-device. It’s magic. • Relive 3D-captured memories in augmented reality. • Sharing: Easily share your captured objects, so your friends and family can explore your models in 3D or AR. • No Internet Required: Operate entirely offline, with no need for an internet connection to scan, process, or store your models. • Accuracy: Advanced LiDAR-powered photogrammetry enable high definition scans for superior results. • Export 3D models as Videos, Image Sequences, USDZ, STL, OBJ, PLY, or ABC files. Privacy • The 3D scanner feature requires camera permissions to function, as it captures multiple images to compute and generate a 3D model. • Everything is performed on-device. All of your images and 3D models remain offline, on your iOS device, where they belong. Limitations • Some objects are challenging to scan. Avoid objects that are reflective, transparent, or contain very thin structures. ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like 3D Scan Pro, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

Screenshots

Real Scan4 screens
3D Scan Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Scan Pro at 4.0 against Real Scan's 3.1. 3D Scan Pro also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 29%). 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 3D Scan Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Scan Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Real Scan's written reviews are positive against 48% of 3D Scan Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Scan ships an update every 10 days, 3D Scan Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Real Scan versus 3D Scan Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Scan3D Scan Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings)4.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews48.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReality Apps LLCApp ahead GmbH

Customer experience

Real Scan

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

3D Scan Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Scan

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

3D Scan Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Real Scan free?
Real Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Scan Pro free?
3D Scan Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Real Scan or 3D Scan Pro?
3D Scan Pro is rated higher. Real Scan averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while 3D Scan Pro averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Real Scan or 3D Scan Pro have ads?
Neither Real Scan nor 3D Scan Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Real Scan or 3D Scan Pro?
Real Scan ships an update every 10 days, and 3D Scan Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Real Scan was updated on September 13, 2026 and 3D Scan Pro on September 10, 2026.

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