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

Transform your iPhone into a 3D scanner for objects, rooms, and faces. Capture detailed scans using your camera or LiDAR, with options to export in various formats. Enjoy privacy with on-device processing.

Highlights
  • Object scanning with guided capture
  • LiDAR scanning for rooms and furniture
  • Face scanning with eyewear measurements
  • Export in USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY, STL
  • On-device processing for privacy
  • AR Quick Look viewing
Features
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Build a photoreal 3D you with Persona, scan objects with your camera and rooms with LiDAR, free. Export USDZ, OBJ, GLB, PLY, STL, splats and videos with OpticALLY Pro. Everything stays on your device. OpticALLY turns your iPhone into a full 3D scanner. PHOTO SCANNING Guided Object Capture walks you around an object in up to three passes with live feedback, then builds a textured 3D model right on your iPhone. Captured photos are kept so you can rebuild them later. LIDAR SCANNING On LiDAR iPhones, scan rooms, furniture and large objects with a live mesh preview, camera colour and classification. Pause, resume and finish when you're ready. PERSONA Prop your iPhone up and move your head in a slow circle three times while the ring fills, like setting up Face ID, and OpticALLY uses the TrueDepth camera to build a photoreal 3D model of your head as Gaussian splats, right on your device. Turn it, relight it and view it in AR. LIVE PERSONA Your 3D head copies your face in real time: head turns, blinks, eyes, smiles, an open mouth and even your tongue. Record clips with your voice, up to 30 seconds, then share them to Messages or save them to Photos. EYEWEAR MEASUREMENTS Quick Measure uses the TrueDepth camera for pupillary distance, bridge, temple, frame and lens width. LIBRARY AND VIEWER Every scan lands in your library with a thumbnail. Orbit, zoom, toggle wireframe, measure between two points and view it in your room with AR Quick Look. FREE - Unlimited scanning and viewing - Persona capture and the Live Persona mirror OPTICALLY PRO - Every export: USDZ, OBJ with texture, GLB, PLY and STL for Blender, Unity, Fusion 360, ZBrush and 3D printing - Persona exports: Gaussian splats (.ply, .spz, .splat), textured USDZ and OBJ, turntable video - No credit line - Mesh simplification, fragment cleanup and texture size options - Point-to-point measurements and full eyewear measurements - Live Persona clips with sound, and the animated USDZ avatar - Monthly, yearly with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase PRIVACY Capture and processing happen on your device. No account, no tracking. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/OpticALLY-iOS/

Screenshots

FrontDepth View4 screens
OpticALLY 3D Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FrontDepth View at 4.4 against OpticALLY 3D Scan's 3.7. FrontDepth View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). OpticALLY 3D Scan's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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. OpticALLY 3D Scan sells 3 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, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 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 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FrontDepth View versus OpticALLY 3D Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontDepth ViewOpticALLY 3D Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB284 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 ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FrontDepth View

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpticALLY 3D Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • OpticALLY Pro Lifetime$59.99

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 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while OpticALLY 3D Scan averages 3.7 from 3 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 3 weeks. Most recently, FrontDepth View was updated on November 3, 2026 and OpticALLY 3D Scan on November 3, 2026.

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