Comparison

RealityScan Mobile vs Freecad

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

Head to head
About

RealityScan Mobile

Capture the world in 3D using your iPhone or iPad. This app offers AR guidance for creating realistic 3D models of objects and places, with direct upload capabilities to Sketchfab for sharing and selling your creations.

Highlights
  • AR guidance for 3D scanning
  • Create realistic 3D models
  • Upload directly to Sketchfab
  • Preview model quality with color coverage
  • Crop box for easy object selection
  • Project library for management
Features
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Capture the world with RealityScan Mobile, a free to download 3D scanning app with AR guidance. Create realistic 3D models with your iPhone or iPad and upload them directly to Sketchfab. 3D scan objects easily—wherever you are - No special hardware! Scan with just your phone. - Preview portrayal in colors to reflect photo coverage of the model for quality check. - Easily select objects for export with the crop box. - Enhanced Project Library for storing and managing your projects - Upload to Sketchfab, the ultimate platform for publishing, sharing, and selling 3D, VR and AR content. Use 3D scans to: - Create realistic assets for your game, project, VFX, or AR/VR experience. - Create assets for 3D visualization, 3D prints, and prototypes. - Capture and preserve your memories by 3D scanning special objects or places that have meaning to you. - RealityScan Mobile is compatible with any iPhone or iPad device which supports iOS 16.0 and higher. There is so much more to come—more integrations, more uses, more technological breakthroughs. But for now, we’d love any and all feedback. And if you create something fun, share it using #realityscan. We’ll be highlighting our favorite finds on all of our channels. Website: https://www.realityscan.com/mobile Privacy Policy: https://www.epicgames.com/site/privacypolicy

About

Freecad

This app uses AI to generate and refine 3D models from text prompts, single images, or multiple reference photos. It offers tools for animation preparation, retexturing, and mesh optimization, making 3D creation accessible for printing and digital content.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 3D model generation
  • Create models from text prompts
  • Generate models from single images
  • Create models from multiple images
  • Automatic rigging and animation
  • AI-powered retexturing
  • Mesh optimization and cleaning
Features
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FreeCAD helps you create and improve 3D models with powerful AI tools. Whether you're starting from a simple text prompt, a single image, or multiple reference photos, FreeCAD makes 3D creation faster and easier. Design detailed assets, prepare models for animation, improve geometry, and apply new textures—all from FreeCAD. Whether you are 3D printing or learning CAD, FreeCAD offers the tools to support your creativity. Create precise 3D modelling for 3D printing on mobile, then export and prepare your designs for high-quality prints. Whether you're a designer, artist, or 3D printing enthusiast, FreeCAD gives you smart tools to turn ideas into high-quality 3D models without a complicated workflow. Create 3D Models Your Way: Bring your ideas to life using AI-powered 3D generation tools. Image to 3D: Turn any photo into a detailed 3D model. Upload an image and let freecad recreate it as a usable 3D asset. Text to 3D: Describe your idea with a prompt and generate unique 3D models in just a few moments. Great for rapid prototyping and creative projects. Multi Image to 3D: Use multiple photos from different angles to generate more accurate and detailed 3D models with improved shape and depth. Make Models Ready for Animation: Prepare your creations for games, videos, and digital content. Rig & Animation: Automatically generate character rigs and create smooth animations with AI-assisted tools, making animation faster and easier. Retexture: Give your models a completely fresh appearance by applying new AI-generated textures and materials. Remesh: Optimize mesh topology, clean up geometry, and create smoother, more efficient 3D models for rendering, animation, or 3D printing. Why Choose FreeCAD? • AI-powered 3D model creation • Generate models from text or images • Create detailed models from multiple photos • Automatic rigging and animation support • Improve textures with AI retexturing • Clean and optimize meshes with remeshing From concept to finished 3D model, FreeCAD simplifies every step of the creative process. Experience a smarter way to create stunning 3D models with FreeCAD. Premium Features: -image to 3d model creation -text to 3d model creation -multi-images to 3d model -Animation -Rigging -Retexture -Remesh Upgrade to Pro: Get full access to all premium tools with these plans: • Weekly: $9.99 • Monthly: $24.99 • Yearly: $39.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Functional Links: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/saimatechprivacypolicy/home Terms & Conditions:https://sites.google.com/view/saima-techtermscond/home

Screenshots

RealityScan Mobile4 screens
Freecad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RealityScan Mobile at 3.8 against Freecad's 1.0. RealityScan Mobile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (344 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Freecad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. RealityScan Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RealityScan Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RealityScan Mobile has 344 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RealityScan Mobile versus Freecad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealityScan MobileFreecad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (344 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings344 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB57 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperUnreal EngineSamia Nawaz

Bugs and requests

RealityScan Mobile

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Images just don't align
  • Logging in loop
  • Spinning forever
  • Login failure
  • Data loss after update
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  • Login issues
  • Crashes and processing issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Wide angle lens Selection
  • Export and usage of app data into Reality Capture
  • Remote app on the Apple Watch and Compatibility for the DJI Osmo panning and tilt features
  • Retopology filter
  • Shape recognition
Show 5 more
  • More captures you can add to make a quality image/ bigger mesh
  • Unleash the LiDAR scanners on the Pro model phones and iPads
  • Landscape mode
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Freecad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RealityScan Mobile

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Freecad

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99

Questions

Is RealityScan Mobile free?
RealityScan Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Freecad free?
Freecad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RealityScan Mobile or Freecad?
RealityScan Mobile is rated higher. RealityScan Mobile averages 3.8 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while Freecad averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do RealityScan Mobile or Freecad have ads?
Neither RealityScan Mobile nor Freecad shows ads.

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