Comparison

FrontDepth View vs OpticALLY 3D Scan

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

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Capture precise 3D scans of your face with sub-millimeter accuracy using your iPhone's TrueDepth camera. Obtain detailed measurements for custom eyewear or digital avatars, with all processing done securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Sub-millimeter 3D facial scanning
  • Twelve clinical measurements
  • Export 3D models (.OBJ, .PLY, .USDZ)
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • More accurate than LiDAR
  • Custom avatar and eyewear design
Features
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Designed for the discerning. Powered by your iPhone's TrueDepth camera. Crafted entirely on-device. OpticALLY captures a sub-millimeter 3D scan of your face and computes the exact measurements an optician would take by hand — pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width, and more — in seconds. No fitting room, no caliper, no guesswork. — FEATURES — ▸ Export your face in 3D Every scan can be exported as an .OBJ, .PLY, or .USDZ file. Drop it straight into Blender, Fusion 360, ZBrush, or Unity. 3D-print a digital twin, build a custom avatar, or design eyewear that fits only you. ▸ More accurate than LiDAR The front-facing TrueDepth camera projects thousands more depth points onto your face than the rear LiDAR scanner — delivering approximately 0.5 mm of measurement precision. The same hardware Apple trusts for Face ID, repurposed for optical-grade fitting. ▸ Twelve clinical measurements, in real time Binocular and monocular PD, bridge width, nose width, nose length, temple length, frame width, lens width, face width, face height, cheekbone width, jawline width. Every dimension your optician asks for, captured and displayed instantly. ▸ Privacy as a feature, not a footnote Every scan is processed locally on your iPhone. No cloud. No server. No data collected, transmitted, or stored. Your face is yours alone — measurements live in the app, and scan files are discarded when you close it, unless you choose to export them yourself. ▸ OpticALLY Pro Unlock the full measurement set, export, and on-device 3D mesh reconstruction with an OpticALLY Pro subscription. Restore prior purchases anytime from Settings. — REQUIREMENTS — OpticALLY requires an iPhone with a TrueDepth front camera (Face ID). iPads are not supported at this time. — PRIVACY — Privacy policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/ — TERMS — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FrontDepth View4 screens
OpticALLY 3D Scan2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FrontDepth View at 4.3 against OpticALLY 3D Scan's 3.0. FrontDepth View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). OpticALLY 3D Scan's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FrontDepth View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FrontDepth View holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of FrontDepth View's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpticALLY 3D Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, OpticALLY 3D Scan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FrontDepth View versus OpticALLY 3D Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontDepth ViewOpticALLY 3D Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAN WEI WANGWonmo Seong

Customer experience

FrontDepth View

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

OpticALLY 3D Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FrontDepth View

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FrontDepth View free?
FrontDepth View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpticALLY 3D Scan free?
OpticALLY 3D Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FrontDepth View or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
FrontDepth View is rated higher. FrontDepth View averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while OpticALLY 3D Scan averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FrontDepth View or OpticALLY 3D Scan have ads?
Neither FrontDepth View nor OpticALLY 3D Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrontDepth View or OpticALLY 3D Scan?
FrontDepth View ships an update every 2 months, and OpticALLY 3D Scan every 4 months. Most recently, FrontDepth View was updated on July 7, 2026 and OpticALLY 3D Scan on July 16, 2026.

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