Comparison

FrontDepth View vs SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

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

Head to head
About

FrontDepth View

Capture real-time images from your device's TrueDepth camera, especially in low light. Explore your face from different angles, switch between 2D and 3D views, and save 3D photos. Browse your saved 3D face images in a dedicated folder.

Highlights
  • Real-time TrueDepth camera feed
  • Low-light image capture
  • Adjustable view range slider
  • Pan display to explore face angles
  • Toggle between 3D and 2D views
  • Save 3D face photos
  • Browse saved 3D photos
Features
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FrontDepth View provides real-time visualization of both TrueDepth camera data and front camera imagery. You can switch between the front camera view, the TrueDepth depth view, or a combined mode that merges both sources to enhance environmental awareness and depth perception. * FrontDepth modes (Options 3 and 4) are particularly effective in low-light or dark environments, helping to reveal surrounding structures and spatial depth. The visible depth range can be adjusted using the slider at the bottom of the screen. * Combined modes (Options 2 and 4) blend front camera imagery with TrueDepth data to enhance object contours and improve depth detail. * In Combined mode, tap the subview to enlarge it for a closer inspection. Tap again to return to the split or combined layout. * 3D Point Cloud View allows you to freely explore your surroundings in an interactive 3D perspective by panning the screen. * The center-point depth is displayed in real time in centimeters. You can capture screenshots at any time by tapping the camera icon, and view your saved images by tapping the photo gallery icon. If you want to view back depth image through LiDAR and back camera, please check our app "LiDAR View". If you want to automatically measure facial features in real time using the TrueDepth camera, please check our app “Measure Face”. If you have any suggestions, feedback, or feature requests, feel free to contact us at hereyouare1981@gmail.com Thank you for using FrontDepth View!

About

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful 3D scanner. Capture high-quality, full-color 3D models of small to medium objects with ease. Export your creations in popular formats for 3D printing and more.

Highlights
  • Full-color, high-quality 3D scans
  • GPU-accelerated scanning for smooth capture
  • Automatic noise removal
  • Export in STL, PLY, and OBJ formats
  • Adjustable spatial resolutions
  • Real-time 3D overlay
Features
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The newly developed TrueDepth or FaceID sensor based SureScan 3D scanner app allows users to capture full-color and high quality 3D scans at ease. Compatible with iPhone X, XS, XR, 11, 12 ,13, and 14 (including Pro and Max variants), and iPad Pro (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation) etc.* Export formats include stl, ply, and obj. SureScan 3D app is designed to scan small to medium size objects. SureScan 3D app was developed by Xyken LLC's 3D experts and supported by the National Institutes of Health. Convert your iPhone or iPad into iPhone 3D scanner or iPad 3D scanner, and obtain high quality 3D mesh data for 3D printing etc. There is no need to purchase expensive 3D scanners. WHY SURESCAN 3D APP? • EASIER TO CAPTURE: 3D scan algorithms are implemented on GPU, enabling 3D scan with no lost-track issue. You can now move your device freely while scanning. • CLEANER: SureScan 3D app provides superior 3D data quality and automatic noise removal functions. Its 3D data is just cleaner. Compare non-textured point cloud or mesh data to verify. • JUST SIMPLE: you know exactly what to do and there is no need for a tutorial. • MORE FLEXIBLE: Ability to choose different spatial resolutions (0.5mm to 4.0mm) to scan different object sizes. HOW TO 3D SCAN: • Make 3D scan even easier by using our patent pending SureScan 3D scan mirror. You can now visualize live result while scanning. Available at www.snugfitsolutions.com. (SureScan mirror is not a requirement for SureScan 3D app). • SureScan 3D app provides green shade for you to determine the optimal distance to start scan. Once a scan is started, it provides real-time 3D overlay on the object. Maximum green shade overlay or 3D overlay is an indication of the best scan distance to the object. • Choose lower resolutions for larger objects. • Aim at and move around the object. Avoid direct sunlight. PRIVACY: Your privacy is our priority. SureScan 3D app completely runs on your device. It does not collect any information including cookies, your location, personal information, and 3D data - NONE. PRICE AND TERMS: Free to download and try for 7 days on all app functions! After that, you can still explore all the functions except save, edit, and share. SureScan Pro offers the following auto-renewing subscription options, which unlocks the ability to save, edit, and share the 3D data captured by the app: • 1 week free trial and then monthly rate • 1 week free trial and then yearly rate Your subscription will be charged through Apple Store. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewables subscriptions are canceled, your subscription will automatically renew in your Apple account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. You can turn off automatic renewal in your Apple account settings at any time, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. NOTE: • Due to Apple’s TrueDepth sensor modification on the newer iPhone models (iPhone 13 and newer), for the best 3D quality, suggest use iPhone 12 or earlier models. Our test on iPad 2nd and 3rd generation also worked quite well. • Our team is developing algorithms to recover the TrueDepth sensor data quality on newer models. • App is not suitable for transparent or isolated flat surfaces. About Us SureScan 3D App is developed by Xyken, LLC - a leading mobile 3D imaging company. With years of research and development efforts and through supports from NIH, we have developed patented technologies in 3D imaging and AI. We have leveraged our technologies to provide better 2D/3D imaging solutions to meet customers' needs including, for example, custom-fit hearing aids, custom-fit foot orthotics and limb prosthetics, and industrial 3D scanning. Privacy Policy: https://www.xyken.com/privacy-policy-surescan-3d-app Terms of Use: https://www.xyken.com/surescan-3d-app-terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

FrontDepth View4 screens
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrontDepth View at none against SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App's 2. SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. FrontDepth View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App has 37 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of FrontDepth View's written reviews are positive against 88% of SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FrontDepth View versus SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontDepth ViewSureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.4 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings437 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAN WEI WANGXyken

Customer experience

FrontDepth View

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%

In-app purchases

None

FrontDepth View

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App

Subscriptions2
  • SureScan 3D Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • SureScan 3D Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is FrontDepth View free?
FrontDepth View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App free?
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FrontDepth View or SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App?
SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App is rated higher. FrontDepth View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do FrontDepth View or SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App have ads?
Neither FrontDepth View nor SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrontDepth View or SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App?
FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, and SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App every 3 weeks. Most recently, FrontDepth View was updated on July 7, 2026 and SureScan 3D Scanner, 3D App on September 24, 2026.

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